Dr. Alaa Murabit

Dr. Alaa Murabit is a medical doctor and Canadian Meritorious Service Cross recipient recognized for her significant contributions to global health, inclusive security, and sustainable development. After founding The Voice of Libyan Women (VLW) in 2011 to advocate for inclusive security during the Libyan conflict, Dr. Alaa Murabit quickly established herself as a formidable voice in global health and peacebuilding.

In 2020, she joined the Gates Foundation as its inaugural Director of Global Health Advocacy, Policy, and Communications, where she directed a significant $350 million global portfolio. During her tenure, she spearheaded major health and development initiatives, including the creation of the $300 million Beginnings Fund dedicated to maternal and child health. That same year, she was named a Radcliffe Fellow at Harvard University’s Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study. In 2023, Dr.

Murabit founded For Mama, now known as Every Pregnancy, a philanthropic collaborative that successfully raised $13 million in its inaugural year. Dr. Murabit continues to drive global policy influence, having shaped initiatives across 193 countries and impacting billions of lives through her work on UN Security Council resolutions and the Sustainable Development Goals. Her exceptional leadership was recognized in 2024 with her inclusion on the TIME100 and as a Lancet Global Leader.

Also in 2024, she was appointed Chairperson of the Board of Girls Not Brides, where she leads global efforts to end child marriage. A two-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee, Dr. Murabit provides strategic guidance to governments and private sector stakeholders on critical issues spanning sustainable development, security, and health.