Fareen Walji

Fareen Walji joined the UN Action Secretariat in 2019. She has previously worked with or consulted for UN Women, UNFPA, UNDP and the WHO, as well as academic institutions, feminist funds and grassroots human rights organizations across Africa, and the Asia – Pacific regions in both humanitarian and development contexts. She has a special interest in gender equality, inclusion, and the rights of people with disabilities, LGBT communities and other historically excluded groups. She holds a B.A in Political Science, an M.A in Development Studies and an M.Sc in Women’s Health.