Iroda ChilekCountry: UzbekistanAdvocacy areas: Gender equality, GBV, Women with disabilities Background:With a Master of Science in International Business from the University of Montpellier and a Bachelor of Science in Economics with Finance from the University of Westminster, my academic background supports my professional focus on gender equality and social inclusion. At the Center for Initiatives’ Development […]
Jojana Christine GeneralCountry: PhilippinesAdvocacy areas: SRHR, GBV, Mental Health Background:Jana General is a queer feminist, gender justice, and right to health advocate, and human rights defender. After graduating Cum Laude with a degree in Behavioral Sciences and currently taking up Masters in Medical Anthropology from University of the Philippines – Manila, she has dedicated more than
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Marion Fuasou MonoCountry: TuvaluAdvocacy areas: Climate change, Education, Women with disabilities Background:A dedicated Climate Change Project Officer strongly committed to advocating for the rights and needs of persons with disabilities in Tuvalu. Experienced in developing and implementing climate resilience projects tailored to the unique challenges faced by the disabled community in a small island nation. Passionate
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Yathisa ArunoprayochCountry: ThailandAdvocacy areas: Nuclear Disarmament, Youth Mental Health specialising in PTSD and Suicide Prevention, Peacebuilding Background:Yathisa is a dedicated researcher under the MEXT Japanese Government Scholarship at Waseda University, focusing on Asia-Pacific Regional Security. With a strong background in Clinical Psychology, she advocates for youth mental health as part of Orygen Global, an ASEAN-Australian initiative.
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Cyresse Ann AchilleosCountry: PhilippinesAdvocacy areas: Mental Health and Well-being, Children and Youth Programming, Leadership and Civic Engagement, Gender Equality Background:Cyresse graduated Magna cum laude from the University of the Philippines Visayas, and is a 25 under 25 Legacy Awardee of Common Purpose and an Ayala Young Leader. She is one of the representative of the Philippines
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Sharanya SekaramCountry: Sri LankaAdvocacy areas: Gender, Storytelling, Advocacy Background:Sharanya Sekaram is a feminist consultant, storyteller, writer, teacher, and trainer based in Colombo, Sri Lanka and works as an international Policy and Advocacy Consultant. Sharanya holds an LLB (Hons) and a Masters in Conflict and Peace Studies; she also reads for an MA in Women and Gender
Sahana ArvindCountry: IndiaAdvocacy areas: GBV, SRHR, DIB Background:Sahana Arvind is a criminology graduate with a master’s in Forensics, Criminology, and Law, dedicated to gender-based violence research, legal advocacy, and human rights. With experience as a Researcher and Programme Assistant, she excels in qualitative research, legal research and writing, and social justice initiatives. Proficient in English, Sahana
Ha’åni San NicolasCountry: GuamAdvocacy areas: Reproductive Justice, Decolonisation, Pasifika Women’s Rights and Issues Background:Ha’åni Lucia Falo San Nicolas is a Chamoru and Samoan daughter, poet-scholar, activist, and educator from the island of Guåhan. She is a doctoral candidate in Indigenous Politics at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa and was awarded an inaugural 2023 Mellon/ACLS Dissertation
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Maria Elena KatigbakCountry: PhilippinesAdvocacy areas: Unpaid care work, Institutional trauma and GBV, Tax and gender justice Background:Meggy is a feminist researcher-writer who has six (6) years of experience in the international development sector focusing on GBV, child sexual abuses, trauma, development finance, women’s labour, social protection, care work, small-scale gold mining, and women’s economic empowerment. She
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Keo ChanraCountry: CambodiaAdvocacy areas: Food Systems, Gender, Peace and Conflict Resolution, Rural Development, Environmental and Climate Justice, Labour and Human Rights Background:I was a Regional Coordinator for the Asia People Coalition on Food Sovereignty (PCSF-Asia) and a Committee Coordinator for the Asia Civil Society Mechanism (CSM). I have been heavily involved in international policy engagement and
