This Directory includes freelancers and consultants with expertise on gender equality, women's rights and international development.
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Raida Al-Zu'bi is a Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment Specialist with an M.A. in Sociology from the US (Magna Cum Laude) and over 20 years of progressively responsible work experience at established international development organisations.
Read MoreI am keen on playing an active role in Africa's gender, entrepreneurship, and business growth landscape to help organizations understand the markets and develop the capabilities needed for success.
Read MoreWomen's empowerment specialist, with experience of working with displaced populations including victims of trafficking, refugees and exploited foreign domestic workers. Previous experience designing and delivering a range of support provisions for people experiencing homelessness and destitution across the world, with particular focus on the UK and Middle East.
Read MoreGender and social inclusion (GESI) specialist with 4 years of expertise in program management, gender mainstreaming, and LGBTQI+ program evaluation and analysis.
Read MoreDiya holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). Diya has 19 years of research experience and 15 years of professional experience in monitoring and evaluation, policy & advocacy, knowledge management, programme management, research management and networking including working with the United Nations (World Bank, UN Women and UNDP).
Read MoreMy expertise in research encompasses feminist movement building, feminist knowledge production, SRHR and SGBV, conflict prevention and resolution, international human rights, humanitarian law, youth and women's participation in peace processes, women, politics and governance, and leveraging grassroots indigenous knowledge for peace promotion.
Read MoreI am an advisor on wellbeing and organisational development, focusing on feminist and inclusive approaches to addressing stress, burnout and discrimination in the sector.
Read MoreNeha and Manju are racial justice facilitators with over 25 years of combined experience working across various sectors including INGOs, higher education, multi-lateral donors and government institutions.
Read MoreAdvocate and political analyst with over a decade of experience working at the intersection of human rights, international criminal law, and democratic governance. Specializes in legal reform, strategic litigation, and policy analysis, with a deep understanding of complex legal frameworks and advocacy strategies.
Read MoreAs a trailblazer in governance and women’s rights, I retired as Ebonyi State’s first Female Head of Service after decades of public sector leadership. My career focuses on advancing gender equality through policy reform, stakeholder engagement, and capacity-building initiatives.
Read MoreMs. Renee Olende is a passionate programme strategist with over 15 years of experience and a track record of delivering strategic, integrated campaigns at multiple levels.
Read MoreIan is a senior safeguarding and PSEAH expert with 24+ years’ experience, advising UN, donors, civil society, and private sector on risk, compliance, GEDSI, and protection.
Read MoreChelsea L. Ricker is a lifelong sexual and reproductive rights activist dedicated to amplifying the voices of women, young people, LGBTQIA+ groups, and local communities.
Read MoreDr Maryam Tanwir has an MPhil, PhD and Post doctorate in International Development from the University of Cambridge. She has been a Lecturer and Coordinator for paper 340 “Gender and Development” at the Centre of Development Studies, University of Cambridge since 2015.
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