Nicole Maloba is a Lawyer and Policy Researcher dedicated to closing the gap between localized efforts to promote women’s socioeconomic rights and broader endeavors to reshape African economies through legislative gender reform and feminist macroeconomics analysis. Prior to her current role, she was the Africa Advocacy Advisor at Christian Aid Africa. She previously spearheaded the programmatic and advocacy efforts focused on economic justice and rights at FEMNET. Nicole is a Chevening Alumni holding a master’s degree in Gender and Law from SOAS University of London, a Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainable Development and Human Rights Law from the University of Antwerp, and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from Middlesex University, in addition to other academic and professional qualifications. When she’s not advocating for gender justice, Nicole “enjoys live music and discovering Africa’s hidden gems.