Zara Rapoport

Global Policy Director - Women and Girls

Zara Rapoport is a seasoned Senior Leader with over 15 years of experience in strategy, policy, advocacy, and programs focused on gender equality. Previously, Zara served as the Gender Equality and Inclusion Lead at Plan International, where they co-founded the Asia Pacific Regional Working Group on Adolescent Girls and directed regional advocacy initiatives. Zara held interim roles such as UN Representative and Head of Office, contributing significantly to policy development for adolescent girls' rights. Currently, they are the Global Policy Director for Women and Girls at CARE, while also owning Zara Rapoport Consulting, delivering strategic advice for gender-transformative projects. Zara earned a Master of International Affairs from Columbia University and holds multiple degrees in Women's and Gender Studies.

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New York, United States

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