Virisila Buadromo is a Pacific feminist and political activist who co-leads the Urgent Action Fund for Women’s Human Rights Asia and the Pacific – the first rapid response grant maker for women and non binary human rights defenders for the regions. Prior to joining UAF A&P – Virisila was at the helm of the Fiji Women’s Rights Movement for 14 years. Virisila has a background in media and communications. She was given the ‘International Women of Courage’ award in 2008 by the US Government and the inaugural ‘Courage Award’ by ‘Women have Wings’ (established in memory of Amelia Earhart) in 2012. Virisila plays a leading representational role at national, regional and international levels.
