Ritika SharmaCountry: IndiaAdvocacy areas: Gender and Climate Policy, Queerness, Culture, and Development, Pedagogies for gender and climate education Background:I am a researcher, writer and educator from India. I explore the themes of Gender, Climate Change, and Education through my works. I use art-based pedagogies and creative storytelling to make my work more accessible to a wider audience. […]
Rita PuriCountry: NepalAdvocacy areas: Comprehensive Sexuality Education, Digital Advocacy, Community Engagement Background:Rita Puri, an undergraduate public health student from Nepal, passionately advocates for Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). With nearly four years of experience in the field, she believes in harnessing the power of youth to foster positive societal change. Rita actively engages with organisations to
Puteri MajidCountry: MalaysiaAdvocacy areas: Just Energy Transition, Climate Justice/Equity, Sustainable Finance Background:Puteri is a pragmatic climate activist passionate about climate equity and collaborative climate solutions. She has a strong interest in geopolitics and sustainability and seeks to share knowledge in her local community, especially with women. With an educational foundation in International and Strategic Studies specializing in
Nidhi TewariCountry: IndiaAdvocacy areas: Gender and Climate Justice, Migration, Economic Development, Politics Background:Nidhi is a development economist specializing in gender and climate issues. Her work lies at the intersection of climate and gender, with experience in economic development and politics. She employs an interdisciplinary approach to address pressing development challenges, develop impactful solutions, and advocate for systemic
Saro ImranCountry: PakistanAdvocacy areas: SRHR Background:Saro is a Transgender Community Activist from Pakistan. She has been working in the field of transgender rights, SRHR and development since 2013. She has worked with various national and international organizations like ILGA World, Youth Lead, IYAFP, FP2030 etc. She is founder of PINK Center, a social enterprise. Its vision is
Geilee Geenadi SkandakumarCountry: Sri LankaAdvocacy areas: Gender Based Violence, Femicide (GBVF) Background:Geilee Skandakumar is a feminist leader with a strong background in law and communications, dedicated to advancing SRHR and gender equality. As a board member of the Family Planning Association of Sri Lanka and a UN Women 30 for 2030 awardee, she leads initiatives promoting gender
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Asia-Pacific, Fellowships, Sri Lanka
Nyein Chan Min LwinCountry: MyanmarAdvocacy areas: Domestic Workers Rights Background:I am a assistant coordinator at Yangon, Myanmar based-local NGO promoting decent work policies and labour rights for women informal workers. I hold a Bachelor Degree in International Relations from Dagon University, Myanmar and am currently a MA student in Public Policy at Chiang Mai University with fully
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Asia-Pacific, Fellowships, Myanmar
Huỳnh Nguyễn Ánh MaiCountry: VietnamAdvocacy areas: Gender Justice (Feminism, LGBTIQA+ Justice – LBQ+ focus) Background:Ánh Mai (she/they) is a queer intersectional feminist and gender justice advocate focusing on feminism, sexual reproductive health & rights, gender-based violence and LBQ+ justice. Mai is a resilient lifelong learner committed to fostering inclusive spaces for women in all their diversities, especially
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Asia-Pacific, Fellowships, Vietnam
Anjali Sai ChaliseCountry: NepalAdvocacy areas: Climate action Background:Anjali, currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, has been actively engaged in climate action since 2019. From August 2023 – 2024, she served as Network Coordinator at Nepalese Youth for Climate Action (NYCA), the largest youth-led coalition in Nepal tackling climate change. Anjali’s dedication is evident through her
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Asia-Pacific, Fellowships, Nepal
Fithriyyah IskandarCountry: IndonesiaAdvocacy areas: Environment, Climate, Health Background:Dr. Fithriyyah is an Indonesian medical doctor and environmental activist with climate and health expertise. She is actively advocating for the right to a safe, clean, healthy, and sustainable environment at the regional and international levels. Fithriyyah is honored as UN Women 30 for 2030 and now serves as a
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Asia-Pacific, Fellowships, Indonesia