Katherine Gilmour

Katherine Gilmour serves as the Senior Regional Co-Director at the Global Fund for Children since 2020, with a robust background in gender justice and policy advocacy. Previously, Katherine held multiple roles at the Church of Scotland's Church and Society Council, including Gender Justice Officer, where efforts focused on mainstreaming gender justice and developing training programs. Earlier positions included Policy and Participation Officer at Barnardo's Scotland, where strategies for empowering children and young people were developed, and Violence against Women Development Officer at the Church of Scotland, concentrating on violence prevention strategies. Katherine also worked as National Policy and Practice Coordinator at Homeless Action Scotland, leading on employability and human rights policy. Educational qualifications include a Master of Laws in International Human Rights from the University of Galway and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Glasgow.