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Reem Akl
Communications and Advocacy Analyst
UN Women Regional Office for the Arab States
How Social Media and Digital Platforms Can Be Leveraged to Advance Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment
DeepMedia
Thursday, March 07, 2024 14:00 - 14:30
Fireside Chat
Communications and advocacy strategist with robust experience in the international development discourse. Reem brings extensive experience in the communications and advocacy landscape, with a focus on promoting gender equality and women’s economic empowerment. In her current role with the UN Women Regional Office for the Arab States, she has been very instrumental in building media partnerships and leading digital campaigns to elevate the narrative around women’s empowerment across the region. With profound interest in the intersection of social media and gender equality, Reem utilizes digital platforms to support advocacy efforts. Her Master’s degree in Global Media and Digital Cultures from SOAS also brings valuable concrete knowledge on how digital platforms can advance the empowerment of women.