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Anastasia Law

Program Officer, North America

North America

Anastasia Law is Equality Now’s Program Officer for North America, after joining Equality Now as a Legal Fellow in 2023. In her role, she focuses on the implementation of international human rights standards in North America to bring about gender equality through the law and counter gender-based violence and discrimination.

Anastasia is an international human rights lawyer with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from New York University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Biology from the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to joining Equality Now, Anastasia gained experience advocating for the legal rights of women and girls through national and international mechanisms in positions with the Universal Rights Group, the Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust, and Public Health Management Corporation.

Her favorite quote is by Malala Yousafzai: “I raise up my voice – not so that I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard.” This quote continues to inspire her, along with the many women in her life who constantly impress her with their courage and perseverance.

Originally from London, England, Anastasia is currently based in New York City.

Outside of work, Anastasia enjoys baking for friends and family, traveling to new places, and walking around the city with her dog.

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26th August 2025

14 min read

Women’s Equality Day: A moment for progress and accountability on women’s rights in the US

15th January 2025

13 min read

When State Laws Fall Short, a Constitutional Amendment Could Secure Women’s Rights

13th December 2024

10 min read

Washington D.C. Has a Key Opportunity to End Female Genital Mutilation, Protecting Thousands 

30th October 2024

15 min read

The American Bar Association Backs the Equal Rights Amendment – Here’s Why You Should Too

26th August 2024

10 min read

The Young Feminist Party: A New Generation’s Push to Pass the Equal Rights Amendment

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Legal gaps and enduring harm: Analysing the persistence of child marriage in the United States

Child marriage remains legal across most of the US, leaving minors vulnerable. Equality Now and Unchained At Last’s report exposes legal gaps, consequences, and provides clear recommendations to address this harmful practice nationwide.

The state of gender equality in the US: A Universal Periodic Review shadow report

This shadow report outlines how the U.S. is failing to meet international human rights obligations on sex equality, child marriage, FGM/C, and online sexual abuse, urging action ahead of its 2025 Universal Periodic Review.

Civil society organisation toolkit: Gender equality & protection gaps in the United States

This toolkit helps CSOs and advocates push for gender equality in the U.S., focusing on constitutional rights, child marriage, FGM/C, and online abuse ahead of the 50th Session of the Universal Periodic Review.

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