Rea Abada Chiongson

Rea Abada Chiongson is a senior legal advisor specializing in gender issues, currently serving at the International Development Law Organization (IDLO) since July 2014, and has held the position of Senior Gender Advisor since September 2015. Chiongson has extensive experience in the areas of gender and justice, having previously worked with notable organizations such as The World Bank, UN Women, and the Asian Development Bank. Chiongson has contributed to significant legal reforms and programming initiatives focused on gender equality across multiple regions, including Southeast Asia and Africa. Educational credentials include a Master of Laws from Columbia University, a Juris Doctor from Ateneo de Manila University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the same institution, supplemented by coursework on human rights at Utrecht University.