Emma Ritch

Emma Ritch is a Scottish feminist and gender equality advocate. She is known for her leadership in promoting women's rights and challenging gender-based discrimination. As the Executive Director of the Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID), she works to advance social justice by supporting movements and policies that empower women and marginalized groups worldwide. Ritch emphasizes the importance of intersectionality, ensuring that efforts consider diverse experiences of inequality. Her work involves engaging with policymakers, civil society, and international organizations to foster more equitable societies through advocacy, research, and strategic partnerships.