Anna Jarrett Rawlence is Global Policy and Advocacy Manager at Women for Women International. Based in the UK, she coordinates efforts to advance gender equality and uphold women’s rights in conflict-affected contexts. In her role, she collaborates with partners and colleagues across conflict-affected contexts to ensure that the perspectives, expertise and priorities of marginalised women are represented in national and global policy and decision-making spaces.
Anna holds an academic background in Gender Studies and International Law from SOAS, University of London, where she focused on the implementation of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda. Anna brings experience in research, advocacy, and partnerships, driven by a commitment to ensure the expertise of feminist movements shapes policy outcomes on the global stage.
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When policy meets communications: how research can move people to action
Policy content can be technical, nuanced and written for specialist audiences. That’s why Women for Women International explores how we can turn policy research into communication that actually engages the public and drives action.
How can we get closer to reaching the Global Goals’ 2030 deadline? Listen to and invest in women survivors of conflict
Investing in women and gender equality is central to achieving all 17 global goals. To truly fulfil our global development agenda by 2030, we need to put women living in poverty in marginalised and conflict-affected communities first.
Is it too late for the UK government to meet its commitments on gender equality by 2030?
With just eight years left to meet its commitments to achieve gender equality, what can the UK government do to catch up and put gender equality at the heart of its approach to achieving the SDGs?