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Randa Naffa

Policy Advocates Middle East and North Africa Political and Public Leadership

Randa Naffa, a consultant in gender, advocacy and communications, has been involved in civil society activities since the early years of her childhood. Her 14-year career has ranged from working with the United Nations to Jordanian and international organizations.

“I am inspired by the many women I was able to connect with throughout the years from all of Jordan and around the globe, who each in their own right have an inspiring story to share of their activism and ability to achieve change,” Naffa said.

A believer in advocating for women’s rights, Naffa feels that the aim of NGOs should be to support civil society organizations to advocate more strategically and create long-term impact. “NGOs need to give voice[s] for the young leaders and empower them to lead the change,” Naffa said.

This belief has allowed Naffa to introduce flagship programs in building the capacities of Jordanian NGOs to become better advocates for rights-based approaches and strategic communications. She trains activists and NGO practitioners on how to develop persuasive arguments and create tools and strategies to build wider coalitions and partnerships. She is also the co-founder and editor in chief of JO