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Paleki Ayang

Legal Advisor, MENA

Middle East and North Africa

Paleki joined Equality Now in November 2021 as a Legal Advisor, MENA, implementing programs in the Middle East and North Africa, mostly on family law. She also works on advocacy around ending sexual and gender-based violence and political participation in Palestine and Egypt.

Paleki has an LLB in Law from the University of Juba, an MA in Human Rights from the University of London, and is currently studying for an MSc in Governance, Peace, and Security from Africa Nazarene University.

Outside of work, Paleki enjoys travelling, singing, and mentoring young women. Her favourite quote is from Maya Angelou: «A woman in harmony with her spirit is like a river flowing. She goes where she will without pretence and arrives at her destination prepared to be herself and only herself.»

Paleki is available for interviews in English and Arabic.

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Strengthening legal safeguards to end child marriage in Lebanon

Equality Now’s policy brief on child marriage in Lebanon highlights legal fragmentation, reform barriers and recommendations to establish a unified minimum age of marriage and strengthen protections for girls.

Advancing legal protection against child marriage in Jordan

This policy brief outlines current legal gaps, emerging trends, and opportunities for reform to strengthen child protection systems and ensure alignment with international human rights obligations.

Reforming rape laws in Arab States: A comparative analysis of legal frameworks across 22 LAS countries

A ground-breaking legal analysis of rape laws in 22 Arab States, calling for consent-based legal reforms and justice-centred accountability for survivors.

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