Rebecca Gross is an advocate for justice and the protection of women andgirls from gender-based violence. During her six-month internship at theUnited Nations in the Department of Safety and Security, she played a crucial role on the Gender and Inclusivity Team, where she advancedgender and intersectionality in initiatives through information cafésand the development of a new Gender Strategy. Rebecca brings valuable experience teaching courses on Community Education for Violence Prevention and Culture Change, approaching challenging topics with
innovative solutions. With a Master’s in International Affairs from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Global Law from Tilburg University, she has honed her research and advocacy skills. In addition to her academic and professional achievements, Rebecca has led teams in academia, managed digital content for the Journal of International Affairs, and operated a consulting business focused on medical and legal document review. Through this business, she successfully led a grant proposal and presentation to the Canadian provincial government of
Alberta on expanding rehabilitation service provision to rural communities. Rebecca is deeply committed to leveraging her expertise to further the mission of Justice and Dignity for the Women of Sahel.

Motivation for joining JDWS:
I chose JDWS because of my passion for fighting gender-based violence throughout my career. After working on asylum cases in Canada, I knew my future would involve working alongside an organization that advocates
for the rights of women and girls. I studied the Sahel extensively at graduate university and became educated about the region. Volunteering at JDWS is an opportunity to combine my professional and academic experience to make a difference.