Antara Ganguli

Antara Ganguli is a highly experienced professional in the realms of policy and programming focused on gender equality, women's and girls' empowerment with nearly 20 years of expertise.

She has played pivotal roles in advising ministers, leading UN agencies, and various NGO organizations at local and global levels on program management, policy-making, and measurement strategies in areas such as gender in education, health systems, women's economic empowerment, and girls' empowerment.

Antara Ganguli currently serves as the head of UNGEI (UN Girls' Education Initiative), a significant global partnership centered on girls' education and gender equality, under the umbrella of UNICEF.

Her illustrious career includes past roles at renowned organizations like UNICEF, UN Women, and UNFPA, highlighting her extensive contribution to the field of gender equality and empowerment.

Prior to her current role, she has been associated with respected organizations such as Dalberg Global Advisers, Booz Allen Hamilton, and AKANKSHA Foundation, enriching her diverse professional background.

Antara Ganguli holds a Master's degree in International Economics from The Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and English from Amherst College, showcasing her strong educational foundation in relevant fields.