Antonia Kirkland

Antonia Kirkland serves as the Global Lead for Legal Equality and Access to Justice at Equality Now since August 2016, where responsibilities include providing thought leadership and legal support to enforce women's and girls’ rights globally. Antonia has developed and managed strategies to hold governments accountable, engaging with officials and strengthening coalitions on various legal equality campaigns. Additionally, Antonia has acted as a spokesperson for Equality Now in prominent media outlets and has overseen important UN submissions. Previous roles at Equality Now include Program Manager and Legal Advisor, with early experience as a Coordinator at The Rockefeller Foundation. Antonia Kirkland holds a Juris Doctor from Rutgers Law School, a Master's in Gender and Development Studies from The London School of Economics, and a Bachelor's in International Relations from Brown University.