Ala Oueslati is a feminist blogger, gender equality advocate, and activist from Tunisia. Over the last 4 years, he has focused more on women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), and women in peace building. He is currently based in New York serving at Planned Parenthood Global, the international arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America.
He recently won the 120 Under 40 Family Planning Award, given by Johns Hopkins University and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. He has experience in public speaking in Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and America, on women’s rights, feminism, gender equality, and peace building, with a focus on Middle East and Africa issues. Previously, He worked for the UNDP in West Africa, the Hickey Center for Interfaith Studies in Rochester, New York, and Initiatives of Change in Switzerland. Last year, he was selected as Youth Media Professional by the African Union and Empower Women Global Champion by UN Women.
