Tania Naanous Rayek
2024 Fellow

Focus Areas
Tania Naanous is the Executive Director of Lentes Púrpura, an organization dedicated to preventing and addressing gender-based violence through awareness-raising, survivor support, and gender perspective training for companies and organizations. Her mission is to create safer environments by building holistic and sustainable projects aimed at eradicating gender violence and promoting inclusivity across diverse communities.
With over eight years of experience as a gender specialist, Naanous has led research, diagnostics, and training sessions across public, private, and social sectors. She has facilitated healing circles for survivors of gender violence and implemented gender protocols. Her work has earned her leadership recognition and multiple awards, including the prestigious Lisa Smirl Award.
“As a visionary leader, I strive to create inclusive systems that challenge inequality and foster environments where people can grow, thrive, and live free from violence.”