Dina Abdullah

Architect of Cooperation, Gender, Diversity, and Inclusion

IPPF ESEAOR

Dina Abdullah is a gender, diversity, and inclusion specialist from Malaysia. She is currently working with IPPF in the East Asia, Southeast Asia and Oceania region, supporting member associations with gender equality, diversity and social inclusion (GEDSI) in SRH. In the past, she worked with grassroots organisations and underserved communities in Malaysia on various themes including anti-discrimination, anti-racism, gender equality and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). She actively advocates on diverse SOGIESC inclusion & GEDSI in SRH, intersectionality and power, bodily autonomy and agency of women, girls and marginalised identities.

Event Schedule

DAY 1

19 July 2023

Start Time	End Time	Session	Description	Action
08:00 am EEST	09:30 am EEST	Beyond Marriage and Motherhood: The forgotten girl brides of Southeast Asia and the Pacific Side Event Kigali Convention Center - Room MH 1-2	In the global discourse on addressing child, early, and forced marriages, one does not come across too many references to the girl brides of Southeast Asia and the Read More In the global discourse on addressing child, early, and forced marriages, one does not come across too many references to the girl brides of Southeast Asia and the Pacific. Yet, latest research from the region shows that across this region, many girls enter marriage or union before 18 years of age. On July 19 2023 at 7am, join UNFPA, UNICEF, MSI Reproductive Choices and IPPF, together with select government partners and the Burnet Institute, at Kigali Convention Centre at this side event to catalyze collective action on this neglected issue. Organizer: IPPF Read Less Speakers Dina Abdullah Architect of Cooperation, Gender, Diversity, and Inclusion IPPF ESEAOR Shreyasi Jha Regional Gender and Adolescents Advisor, East Asia Pacific UNICEF Upala Devi Regional Gender Technical Adviser UNFPA Marie Habito Senior Research Officer Burnet Institute Vivien Harvey-Wong International Programs Manager UNICEF Australia Stephanie Copus Campbell Australian Ambassador for Gender Equality Australian Government Kelly Durrant External Relations Director MSI Asia Pacific