Kelsey Harris

Acting Deputy Director, Policy and Advocacy

International Center for Research on Women

Kelsey Harris is the Acting Deputy Director of Policy and Advocacy at the International Center for Research on Women in Washington, DC, USA. Kelsey manages WeProsper, a global coalition on women’s economic empowerment comprised of 70+ organizations, and she has been working for over 10 years in policy, advocacy, coalition building, and project management. Kelsey has worked in various policy and advocacy roles in DC, including spearheading advocacy around gender and water, sanitation, and hygiene at InterAction, an alliance of international development and humanitarian INGOs. Kelsey holds a Master’s in Public Policy from George Mason University in Arlington, VA.

Event Schedule

DAY 1

18 July 2023

Start Time	End Time	Session	Description	Action
04:30 pm EEST	06:00 pm EEST	Economic justice and opportunity for women in the informal economy Concurrent Room MH 3-1	This session draws upon emerging evidence and lessons learned from efforts to drive advocacy and policy related to women in the informal sector through the ReBUILD Read More This session draws upon emerging evidence and lessons learned from efforts to drive advocacy and policy related to women in the informal sector through the ReBUILD project. In a collaborative round table, researchers, advocates, and stakeholders will discuss the vulnerabilities revealed and exacerbated by COVID-19 and the ongoing impact of recovery policies on informal women workers’ (IWW) lives and livelihoods, focusing on creating opportunities to elevate IWWs’ voices in policy-setting. Participants will engage in an interactive workshop to offer their own insights and propose solutions, developing action plans for future advocacy and engagement in their own work. Session format: Whole System in a Room Organized by International Center for Research on Women (ICRW) Read Less Speakers Kirabo Suubi Gender Economist The International Center for Research on Women (ICRW) Kelsey Harris Acting Deputy Director, Policy and Advocacy International Center for Research on Women Ravi Verma Regional Director, ICRW Asia International Center for Research on Women Sangeeta Singh Head of Street Food Program National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI)