Wendy Isaack

Wendy Isaack is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in gender justice, international law, and human rights advocacy. Currently serving as a Senior Gender Justice and International Law Fellow at MADRE since September 2023, Wendy previously held the position of Senior Advocacy Coordinator at Just Associates. A significant tenure at Human Rights Watch as a Researcher spanned from March 2016 to July 2022. Additional roles include Programme Officer with the Office of UN SRSG on Sexual Violence in Conflict and Adjunct Professor at CUNY School of Law. As a Human Rights Specialist at UN Women, Wendy contributed significantly to CEDAW-related projects and policy formulation. Wendy's advocacy work also included managing legal services at People Opposing Women Abuse, focusing on violence against women and access to justice. Wendy's academic credentials include an MPA from Harvard Kennedy School and a Master's degree in International Human Rights Law from Ulster University.