Global Advocacy Lead 

Kirigo Njenga is the Senior Advocacy Officer at Orchid Project supporting the Africa-led movement in influencing policy to end FGM through global advocacy, capacity building, technical support, and research.

Prior to joining Orchid Project, Kirigo was the Africa Coordinator at 28 Too Many, where she was responsible for supporting research and influencing policy on harmful practices at regional and national level. She was also involved in strengthening the capacity of grassroot organisations in using evidence to inform advocacy and programming towards ending FGM.

She comes from a background as a human rights lawyer, researcher and policy and advocacy professional with over 10 years’ experience in litigation, policy development and capacity building in the areas of gender, women, girls and children rights.

She is passionate about human rights, gender equality and ending violence against women and girls.