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I examine how power functions and seek to transform the institutional and geopolitical structures that exclude women and marginalized communities from decision-making.
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Dr. Tabeth Masengu – Bridging Research, Policy, and Practice Across Africa and Europe
Expert of Strategic Advocacy, Human Rights & Power Dynamics
Director of Advocacy & Lobbying at EU-CORD | Human Rights Lawyer | Gender Equality
Specialist | Workshop Facilitator | 15+ Countries, 50+ Projects
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Over 15 years, I’ve combined rigorous research with practical advocacy across Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe. From facilitating workshops with chief justices in Zambia to lobbying EU Parliament on development cooperation, from conducting research for the Council of Europe across 47 member states to coordinating strategic advocacy for 25 European NGOs – I bridge the gap between field realities and policy change.
My work answers critical questions:
- Why do gender equality policies fail in practice?
- How do power dynamics actually operate in institutions?
- What does transformative change require – not just incremental progress?
- How can research drive real-world reform?
I bring together what’s rarely combined: academic credibility (PhD, 15+ peer-reviewed publications), policy expertise (EU institutional advocacy, Council of Europe consulting), and field-based practice (50+ workshops across 15+ countries, multi-donor project management).
Currently: Director of Advocacy and Lobbying at EU-CORD, coordinating strategic engagement with EU institutions on development cooperation, humanitarian policy, and human rights.
Available for: Research consultancies | Workshop facilitation | Policy advisory | Technical assistance | Strategic advocacy | Expert testimony | Speaking engagements
IMPACT AT A GLANCE
- 47 Council of Europe member states covered in gender equality research
- 50+ Multi-stakeholder workshops facilitated across continents
- 15+ Peer-reviewed publications in international journals
- 10+ Countries with direct field experience in Sub-Saharan Africa
- 4 Years lobbying EU Parliament, Commission, and Council
- Large donor-funded projects managed (USAID, GIZ, Norwegian Embassy)
READY TO COLLABORATE?
Whether you need expert research, strategic advocacy, workshop facilitation, or policy analysis – I bring proven expertise, contextual understanding, and commitment to transformative change.