Kaushalya Ariyarathne is an MP in Sri Lanka, a former Human Rights lawyer, and a lecturer. Having worked for over a decade as a researcher and activist on issues including torture prevention, legal aid for women exposed to domestic violence, and masculinities in South Asia, her political journey is rooted in a lifelong commitment to fighting inequality and advocating for systemic change.

Lily Wangchuk was the first woman in Bhutan to lead a political party as President of Druk Chirwang Tshogpa (Bhutan Social Democratic Party). She is also a former Bhutanese diplomat, recipient of the Lions Club Award for Outstanding Diplomat and author of Facts about Bhutan – Land of the Thunder Dragon (2007). With extensive experience working across UN agencies and Bhutanese institutions, she is a leading voice on gender equality, wellbeing, and inclusive economic and politi

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