Our People
WILPF is a membership-led organisation. Members either join one of the WILPF National Sections or National Groups, or become international members if no National Section or Group is present in their countries. The work of WILPF National Sections and Groups is based on the aims and principles of WILPF and the International Programme adopted by the International Congress.
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Our highest decision-making body is the International Congress, which meets every third year to discuss the work of WILPF and set the policies and direction of WILPF. WILPF is governed by a Constitution and By-Laws, these are available in:
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Between Congresses, WILPF’s International Board is responsible for the overall governance of WILPF and for WILPF achieving its aims and principles. The International Board also ensures that the decisions adopted by Congress are implemented. The International Board is composed of the President, two Vice-Presidents, the Treasurer, and one Regional Representative or one alternate Regional Representative for each region (currently Africa, Asia Pacific, South Asia, Europe, Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and the Americas). The Secretary-General is also part of the International Board but in a non-voting advisory role.
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WILPF International Secretariat, with offices in Geneva and New York, liaises with the International Board and the National Sections and Groups for the implementation of WILPF International Programme, resolutions and policies as adopted by the International Congress. Under the direction of the Secretary-General, the Secretariat also provides support in areas of advocacy, communications, and financial operations.
International Board
The WILPF International Board is composed of 17 members: the President, two Vice-Presidents, a Treasurer, one Regional Representative and one Regional Alternative Representative from six regions, Africa, the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and South Asia, and the Secretary-General.
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Meet WILPF International Secretariat
WILPF International Secretariat currently consists of two offices, one in Geneva (GVA), and one in New York (NY).
Want to work with us? Have a look on our career page to check WILPF opportunities to work on feminist peace.
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Geneva Office
Telephone: +41 (0) 22 919 70 80
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New York Office
Telephone: (+1) 212 682 1265
Madeleine Rees (GVA)
secretariat (a) wilpf.org
Office: +41 (0) 22 919 70 80
Mobile: +41 (0) 78 763 90 16
+27 73 944 40 80
International Office Manager
Line Favre (GVA)
+41 (0) 22 919 70 80
Finance Manager
Judith Sanderse
+41 (0) 22 919 70 80
Grants and Finance Coordinator
Marion Maadoune
+41 (0) 22 919 70 80
UN Office Manager, New York
Ashish Mahajan (NY)
ashish.mahajan (a) wilpf.org
Legal Fellow, Counter-terrorism, New York
Jillian Rafferty (NY)
jillian.rafferty (a) wilpf.org
Interim Office Coordinator
Jeanine Leaflang
jeanine.leaflang (a) wilpf.org
Administrative and Office Intern
Maryna Hlushko
maryna.hlushko (a) wilpf.org
Finance Associate
Antonio Chieppa
antonio.chieppa (a) wilpf.org
Senior Grants Coordinator
Leila Rafi
leila.rafi (a) wilpf.org
Senior Grants Coordinator
Sandra Spissinger
sandra.spissinger (a) wilpf.org
Communications Manager
Nina Hansen (GVA)
+41 (0) 22 919 70 80
Digital Communications Coordinator
Adélaïde Barat-Magan (GVA)
+41 (0) 22 919 70 80
Contact: membership (a) wilpf.org
Membership Manager
Jenny Aulin (GVA)
+41 (0) 22 919 70 80
Membership Coordinator
Elena Cason (GVA)
+41 (0) 22 919 70 80
Director of Global Programmes
Maria Butler (GVA)
maria.butler (a) wilpf.org
WILPF Project Manager
Jenny Aulin (GVA)
jenny.aulin (a) wilpf.org
+41 (0) 22 919 70 80
HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAMME
Programme Director
Patrizia Scannella (GVA)
patrizia.scannella (a) wilpf.org
+41 (0) 22 919 70 80
Programme Coordinator
Tessa Cerisier (GVA)
tessa.cerisier (a) wilpf.org
+41 (0) 22 919 70 80
DISARMAMENT PROGRAMME
Programme Director
Ray Acheson (NY)
ray.acheson (a) wilpf.org
(+1) 212 682 1265
Programme Manager
Allison Pytlak (NY)
allison.pytlak (a) wilpf.org
(+1) 212 682 1265
RCW Associate
Katrin Geyer (GVA)
katrin.geyer (a) wilpf.org
+41 (0) 22 919 70 80
WOMEN, PEACE AND SECURITY PROGRAMME
Programme Coordinator
Zarin Hamid (NY)
zarin.hamid (a) wilpf.org
(+1) 212 682 1265
Communications Associate
Genevieve Riccoboni (NY)
genevieve.riccoboni (a) wilpf.org
(+1) 212 682 1265
CRISIS RESPONSE PROGRAMME
MENA Director
Laila Alodaat (UK)
laila.alodaat (a) wilpf.org
+44 (0) 20 7250 1968
+44 (0)788 1930254
MENA Manager
Rola Masri (UK)
rola.masri (a) wilpf.org
+1 (202) 594 48 27
MENA Project Coordinator
Yasmine Kergoat (GVA)
yasmine.kergoat (a) wilpf.org
+41 (0) 22 919 70 80
Syria Associate
Leen Alabed (UK)
leen.alabed (a) wilpf.org
+44 (0) 20 7250 1968
MENA Associate
Alice Bonfatti (GVA)
alice.bonfatti (a) wilpf.org
+41 (0) 22 919 70 80
MENA Associate
Nihad Kasmi (GVA)
nihad.kasmi (a) wilpf.org
+41 (0) 22 919 70 80
MENA Associate
Sara Dominguez (GVA)
sara.dominguez (a) wilpf.org
+41 (0) 22 919 70 80
MENA Communication Associate
Yasmine Hassan (EG)
yasmine.hassan (a) wilpf.org
WOMEN ORGANISING FOR CHANGE IN BOSNIA PROJECT
Project Coordinator
Nela Porobić Isaković (BiH)
nela.porobic (a) wilpf.org
+387 (0) 61 417 276
CONFRONTING MILITARISED MASCULINITIES
Project Director
Dean Peacock
dean.peacock (a) wilpf.org