Natasha MehmoodCountry: PakistanAdvocacy areas: Gender and governance, Women’s Political Participation, Inclusion, Women Empowerment and Civic Engagement Background:With a deep commitment to women’s rights advocacy, I have dedicated my career to advancing gender equality through cross-movement efforts and addressing the intersections of women’s rights with issues such as enforced disappearances, lack of education, and climate change. At […]
Maria Iqbal ShahCountry: PakistanAdvocacy areas: Gender Equality and SRHR, Climate Action and Sustainability, Mental Health and Well-being, Digitalization and Technology for Social Impact Background:Maria Iqbal Shah is a passionate advocate for sustainable development, focusing on good health and well being, climate action, and gender equality. As a nursing student at Aga Khan University, she has led
Maham JamaliCountry: PakistanAdvocacy areas: Climate Change, Gender and Law, Human Rights Background:Since earning my BA-LL.B (Honors) from LUMS in 2019, I have focused on advocating for marginalized populations. Initially, I provided legal aid through the Imkaan Welfare Organization, managing over 40 cases and advising more than 500 clients on human rights issues. The 2022 floods in
Anhaar Zehra RazaCountry: PakistanAdvocacy areas: SRHR, Gender, Climate change Background:Anhaar is a final year BS Nutrition student, majoring in Public Health from Karachi, Pakistan. She is a SRHR activist and works with a women-led grassroots organization called Baithak-Challenging Taboos. Her work is around women’s access to their SRHR and bodily autonomy, and the intersection of gender
Renuka NaikCountry: IndiaAdvocacy areas: SRHR, Menstrual health, Young people Background:I am Renuka, an early career professional in the development sector with a degree in Law (BA.LLB (Hons.) from Gujarat National Law University, India). I worked at Crea as a Program Assistant under the Emerging Leaders Initiative and have a deep interest and experience in SRHR research
Poe Eindra ThantCountry: MyanmarAdvocacy areas: SRHR, Gender equality Background:A public health professional with a medical background who has experience working in sexual and reproductive health and rights in Myanmar. I provided family planning services and post abortion care to women and couples and involved in project management. I also have research experience working as a research
Nutan KoiralaCountry: NepalAdvocacy areas: Gender and sexuality, Advocacy Background:Nutan is a final-year student of Psychology and Social Work. She currently serves as a Program Assistant for Beyond the Binary—an educational campaign initiated by the Gehendra Dhimal Foundation in collaboration with the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany. Nutan is deeply passionate about gender and sexuality
Mega MaskeyCountry: NepalAdvocacy areas: Climate and Environment Justice, Gender Justice, Strengthening democracy Background:Mega is a civil engineer by education and an intersectional environmentalist by passion. She co-runs a youth-led environment coalition called ‘Harin Nepal’ as the Network and Programme Coordinator. She is a member of Global Shapers Kathmandu Hub, where she executes projects under the area
Manisha ThapaCountry: NepalAdvocacy areas: SRHR advocacy, Painting, Emceeing/moderation Background:Manisha is a feminist advocacy artist working in the arena of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Nepal. Her passion and work background lie in the intersections of health, gender, climate, and politics. Currently, she works with young people, the media, and the government in the advocacy
Kunjani Pariyar PyasiCountry: NepalAdvocacy areas: Gender based violence and law, Gender and Governance, Inclusion Background:Kunjani Pariyar Pyasi is a Human Rights Lawyer and the Province Coordinator of the Advocacy Forum, Nepal. She is a board member of the Association for Dalit Women Advancement of Nepal (ADWAN), where she champions the cause of Nepal’s Dalits and marginalized communities
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