Who we are

Dr. Christine Loudes

Dr. Christine Loudes is the campaign director. She oversees the running of the campaign, acts as the spokesperson of the campaign and is responsible for project and financial management.

Christine is a human rights lawyer with five years’ experience of advocacy and lobbying European institutions. She was the policy director at the European region of International Lesbian and Gay Association. Prior to that, she worked in Northern Ireland for the Human Rights Commission as an investigation officer.

Prerna Humpal

Ms. Prerna Humpal is the media and networks officer. She is responsible for the development and implementation of the communication strategy for the campaign and is the main point of contact for partner organisations.

Prerna has a Masters degree in International Peace Studies from Trinity College Dublin. Prior to joining the END FGM campaign team, Prerna worked with the Communications team in Amnesty International Ireland. She also gained practical experience within the media through her work in a television news channel in India.

Elise Petitpas

As the advocacy officer, Elise monitors the developments at the European institutions and provides support to lobbying activities of the END FGM European Campaign.

Elise has worked on women's rights and gender issues in many settings. She holds a Masters degree in Human Rights Law from the University of Strasbourg. She has worked with the Brussels office of the International Planned Parenthood Federation. She also worked in the Amnesty International EU Office as Economic, Social and Cultural Rights assistant. Prior to that, she spent some time in Bosnia-Herzegovina where she worked on the implementation of a new legislation on gender equality as an external collaborator for the French Embassy.