Tahirih Danesh (PhD. in law) is a researcher, author, and policy advisor. Her work is focused on access to socio-economic rights and development in emerging and high-risk hot spots, particularly MENA and Europe. She has extensive experience in change management, fundraising, training, empowerment, Start-ups, relationship building as well as community development through a commitment to sustainable, rights-based ethical standards. She is a member of the 30 Percent Club, an advocate of Agenda 2030, and The United Nations Global Compact.