Hobbies and interests
Advocacy And Activism
Arabic
International Relations
Human Rights
Gender Studies
Public Policy
Global Health
Reading
Human Rights
Refugee and Migrant Rights
Islamic Studies
International Stuies/ Affairs
Women's Rights
I read books multiple times per month
Nonya Khedr
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Nonya Khedr is an Egyptian immigrant and women’s rights advocate working as a grassroots advocacy coordinator at Amnesty International USA (AIUSA)—the largest organization protecting human rights worldwide, with over 10 million advocates and volunteers in 150 countries.
In her role, Nonya supports the management of three programs—she builds and strengthens AIUSA's Human Rights Education Program; pushes the organization’s legislative agenda forward; and contributes to the growth of AIUSA's International movement.
Besides AIUSA, Nonya founded a nonprofit called SheFFA to advocate against female genital mutilation (FGM) by conducting educational workshops and providing resources for survivors of FGM. She continues her activism through grassroots organizing and has been appointed by the NYC Mayor to serve as an advisor on the committee to end FGM. She’s also a Board Member at Malikah—a global movement of women leaders advocating against gender-based violence.
Nonya is a City College Great Grad, UNA Emerging Leaders Fellow, Colin Powell Fellow, Clinton Global Initiative Fellow, Skadden Arps Scholar, and Forbes Under 30 Scholar. She graduated from The City College of New York with a BA in International Studies and a minor in Human Rights.
Nonya has been admitted to the Master of International Affairs program at the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University for the Fall 2023 term. She comes from a low-income family and is looking for scholarships to help fund her degree.
LinkedIn Proflie:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nonya-khedr-4a3222156/
Education
Columbia University in the City of New York
Master's degree programMajors:
- Political Science and Government
- International/Globalization Studies
Minors:
- Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
CUNY City College
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- International/Globalization Studies
Minors:
- Anthropology
GPA:
3.7
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- International Relations and National Security Studies
Career
Dream career field:
International Affairs
Dream career goals:
Colin Powell Community Engagement Fellow
Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership2019 – 20201 yearSkadden, Arps Honors Program in Legal Studies
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates2019 – 20201 yearStart-up Incubator and Summer Accelerator
The Zahn Innovation Center at The City College Of New York2020 – 2020Entrepreneur In Residence
The Zahn Innovation Center at The City College Of New York2019 – 20201 yearClinton Global Initiative Fellow
Clinton Global Initiative2020 – 2020Women's Public Service Internship - Senator Monica R. Martinez's Office
CUNY Edward T. Rogowsky Internship Program in Government & Public Affairs2020 – 2020President at The City College Of New York Chapter
United Nations Association of the United States of America2020 – 2020Emerging Leaders Fellowship
United Nations Association of the United States of America2021 – 2021Colin Powell Washington D.C. Program
Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership2021 – 2021Government Relations Intern
CARE2021 – 2021Field Team Intern
Maya Wiley for Mayoral Campaign2021 – 2021Call Time Manager
Rana Abdelhamid Congressional Campaign2021 – 2021Fellowship for Emerging Leaders in Public Service
NYU Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service2022 – Present2 yearsAppointed Advisor, Committee on Female Genital Mutilation and Cutting
NYC Mayor's Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence2022 – Present2 yearsFounder and CEO
SheFFA Foundation2019 – Present5 yearsGrassroots Advocacy Coordinator
Amnesty International USA2022 – Present2 years
Sports
Softball
Varsity2015 – 20172 years
Basketball
Varsity2012 – 20142 years
Volleyball
Varsity2012 – 20142 years
Research
- The City College of New York — Student2018 – 2021
Arts
Lower Manhattan Arts Academy
Drama2014 – 2017
Public services
Public Service (Politics)
CUNY Edward T. Rogowsky Internship Program in Government & Public Affairs — Women's Public Service Internship - Senator Monica R. Martinez's Office2020 – 2020Advocacy
United Nations Association of the United States of America — President at The City College Of New York Chapter2020 – 2020Advocacy
Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership — Colin Powell Washington D.C. Program2021 – 2021Advocacy
CARE — Government Relations Intern2021 – 2021Public Service (Politics)
Maya Wiley for Mayoral Campaign — Field Team Intern2021 – 2021Public Service (Politics)
Rana Abdelhamid Congressional Campaign — Call Time Manager2021 – 2021Advocacy
SheFFA Foundation — Founder and CEO2019 – PresentAdvocacy
NYC Mayor's Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence — Appointed Advisor, Committee on Female Genital Mutilation and Cutting2022 – PresentVolunteering
Astoria Halal Community Fridge — Community Leader2021 – Present