Paulette Metang

Founder and Executive President, Association for Elderly Care

Francisco Rivera

“An Optional Protocol to CEDAW will help generate the political will to eradicate violence against women.”

Marysela Zammoura

“My generation is calling for a binding legal framework that ensures a better future for every girl and woman.”

Nabila Hamza

“There is one universal truth, applicable to all cultures and communities: Gender-based violence cannot be eliminated without changing international law.”

Najet Zammouri

“A treaty specific to violence against women and girls could close legal gaps and save lives.”

Amanda Arroyo

“A new Optional Protocol to CEDAW would be a game-changer for young activists, empowering us to demand accountability.”

Ijeoma Nnantah

“On a daily basis, men beat, rape and abuse women and girls. A New Optional Protocol can stop these pervasive abuses.”

Amjad Chatila, Diplomacy Coordinator

Amjad keeps the diplomacy department moving smoothly, coordinating global efforts with the Director of Diplomacy. He brings over eight years of experience in governmental, non-governmental, and legal institutions to the role, as well as a robust background in legal affairs, public relations, and diplomacy. Prior to joining Every Woman, Amjad served as an executive secretary […]

Ghada Hammam

“I urge every country to support the optional protocol to have a better future for our daughters.”

Michelle Hamilton, Writer/Editor

Michelle is Every Woman’s lead writer and editor, working with the team and coalition members on all things writing — op-eds, articles, reports, profiles, and more. She is the co-author of the New York Times bestseller Let Your Mind Run. For over a decade, she worked as a journalist reporting on health, running, and women’s […]