Shereen Talaat : Founder and Director
Shereen Talaat is a passionate advocate with over 20 years of experience working at the intersection of social justice, economic development, and environmental rights. As the Director and Founder of the MENA Fem Movement, she champions economic, developmental, and ecological justice, with a particular focus on:
- Debt Justice: Challenging unfair and unsustainable debt burdens.
- Feminist Economics: Promoting economic policies that empower women and address gender inequalities.
- Climate Justice: Ensuring a just transition to a sustainable future for all.
A Global Voice for Transformative Change
Shereen’s dedication extends beyond national borders. She is a recognized leader in the global fight for justice:
- Founding Member, End Austerity Global Campaign (2020): Working to dismantle austerity measures and promote equitable economic policies.
- Co-Convener, Women and Gender Constituency MENA (2024): Leading the MENA region’s voice on climate finance and gender within the UNFCCC framework.
- Top 10 Influential Voices on Climate Finance (2022): Recognized for her impactful contributions to the global climate movement (Livi’s Climate).
Bridging the Local and Global
Shereen understands the power of collective action. Throughout her career, she has fostered connections between local and global movements, striving for justice within the global financial architecture:
- Advisory Roles: World Trade Organization (WTO) President’s Advisory Group, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Civil Society Advisory Board, Greengrants Global Fund MENA Advisory Board.
- Representative Roles: World Bank/IMF Civil Society Policy Forum (elected for 2 rounds), Roots Rising Steering Committee (nominated by the African/MENA movement), Global Human Rights Coalition in Development (Chair for 3 years).
A Multifaceted Changemaker
Shereen’s expertise extends beyond advocacy. She is also a distinguished filmmaker whose documentary “Wahdon” (2008) led to a landmark child protection law change in Egypt. Her academic background reflects her diverse skillset:
- Master’s Degree in Environmental Media Education
- Associate’s Degree in Human Rights and Refugees
- Academy of Cinema Art and Technology Graduate
Shereen’s writing samples showcase her thought leadership:
Writing Samples:
- “GlobalSouth Poor Shouldn’t subsidies the IMF)” (AJE) – https://aje.io/wpho62
- “COP28 at a Climate Justice and Human Rights Juncture” (Eurodad) – https://www.eurodad.org/cop28_at_a_climate_justice_and_human_rights_juncture
- “On International Financial Institutions and New Social Contracts in the MENA” (Business & Human Rights Resource Centre) – https://www.business-humanrights.org/de/blog/on-international-financial-institutions-and-new-social-contracts-in-the-mena/
- “At COP28, It’s Time to Transform the Global Financial Architecture” (Context) – https://www.context.news/just-transition/opinion/at-cop28-its-time-to-transform-the-global-financial-architecture
- “The Urgency of an IMF Reform” (PTF) –
https://www.cncd.be/L-urgence-de-reformer-le-FMI?lang=fr
Recognition:
- “Meet 10 Influential Voices on Climate Finance” (Livi’s Climate) – https://livismclimate.org/newsletter/meet-10-influential-voices-on-climate-finance/
- “La transició verda no pot ser un rentat de cara del capitalisme colonial” (Directa) – https://directa.cat/la-transicio-verda-no-pot-ser-un-rentat-de-cara-del-capitalisme-colonial/
Shereen Talaat is a powerful voice for a just and sustainable future. Her unwavering commitment to social, economic, and environmental justice inspires action across the globe.