Simi Kamal
“With gender-based violence getting more horrific, the need for a treaty to is more urgent than ever.”
Zainab Ali Khan, Co-Founder and Interim Deputy Director – Global Coalition
Zainab works closely with the coalition, managing committees and programs, including the Emerging Leaders Council, the Mentorship Program, and the Every Woman Fellowship. She is a Gender Specialist with nearly 20 years of experience in development and corporate sectors. She has served as a documentation specialist for a USAID-funded Gender Equity Program and as a […]
Ferdous Ara Begum
“We need a binding global norm to address violence against women and girls. This is the time to take urgent action.”
Keisha Walters, Engagement & Events Manager
Keisha keeps our leadership team focused on mission-related goals and manages events to raise awareness and engage support. She began working with nonprofits in 1998 in the areas of women’s rights, healthcare, and reproductive choices. In 2002, Keisha transitioned to the corporate world, acquiring over 18 years of experience in event logistics, and project and […]
Lily Thapa
“If we want to see a violence-free world, change is a must.”
Akefa Raza, Director of Global Operations
Akefa is the organizational expert behind all operations at Every Woman. She has been with the organization since 2019 and oversees EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) integration and implementation; operational management and coordination, compliance delivery and management and financial management. She works closely with the CEO and Board of Directors’ Finance Committee, which meets monthly, as […]
Puja Kapai
“A new optional protocol to CEDAW is urgently needed to address violence against women and girls the world over.”
Dr. Uzodinma Adirieje
“A new Optional Protocol will ensure women and girls receive the help they need.”
Meera Khana
“A new optional protocol to CEDAW will help millions of women to realise their potential and live a life of dignity.”
Patricia Elias, LLM, Chief of Global Diplomatic Campaign
Patricia leads the strategy and execution of the campaign, in collaboration with the CEO, as well as the diplomacy and coalition teams for strategic engagement. Patricia is a senior gender expert and a lawyer in international law — Arab, French, English and North American laws — whose work with the UN has focused on governance, […]