Tamima Nasrin is a Human Rights Activist and development professional having 8 years working experience in development sectors for gender equality and Social Justice, and more than 15 years’ experience of volunteerism for community development. She has combined her ambition of being a development expert and aspiration to advocate for achieving Gender equality and Women empowerment. She has extensive working knowledge in Gender advocacy, GBV program in emergency and development setting, Campaign Design, Facilitation of Workshop & Training, Expertise in building awareness for GBV response and prevention, mobilizing youth people in volunteerism. Besides, she has worked at many National and International organizations, on top of that, she had worked at the United Nation Population Fund Bangladesh as a District Facilitator. During her assignment she provided various technical assistance to Bangladesh police and department of women affairs to prevent and response gender-based violence against women and girls.

Furthermore, she has taken many tremendous initiatives in the community notably, conveyed GBV awareness messages to 151,000 people at grass root level, introduced a victim support corner (Night Stay Facilities) at Police station where survivors can stay overnight during their emergency, and organized many & National international awareness campaigns as well. Prior to joining UN Tamima worked as a street law trainer at Empowerment through Law of the common people (ELCOP), where she trained a number of youth and adolescents Girls and Boys about the Common Laws, Human Rights, Harmful practices of GBV, Youth Leadership & Empowerment. Currently she is managing SheEqual for the advancement of women and girl’s rights in Bangladesh and mobilizing youth volunteers for gender equality. Tamima Holds her Master’s degree in Law and justice department from Jagannath University Bangladesh. Along with her academic degrees she has completed so many leadership training in the national & international arena.

In addition, she has received many national and international Awards for her multifaceted creative work, innovation, and bravery for community development. Such as, Inspiring Women Award in 2022 United Nation Country Champion Volunteers Award in 2021 Outstanding Leadership Award in 2021. Bravery Award in 2020. National Youth Icon Award, New Delhi, in 2019.