Elizabeth James

Elizabeth George-Rike James is a passionate gender equality advocate, legal professional, and social inclusion champion with over sixteen years of experience advancing women’s rights and community empowerment. She currently serves as the Executive Director of Child is Gold Foundation, where she leads impactful initiatives such as advocacy for the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Law and the pioneering “Untax My Menstrual Pad” campaign. A certified Gender Action Learning System (GALS) Specialist, Elizabeth has extensive expertise in program design, capacity building, and gender-responsive education, having trained educators, community leaders, and adolescent girls through projects like the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE). She has also worked with organizations including MEDA Nigeria, Women for Women International, Malaria Consortium, and the Ikra Foundation, delivering large-scale empowerment, health, and advocacy programs. Her leadership and advocacy have earned her opportunities to represent Nigerian women’s rights organizations on global platforms, including the United Nations Women Peace and Security Week in New York. Elizabeth is a committed community mobilizer, skilled trainer, and strategic partner who integrates legal advocacy with grassroots action to promote gender equity and empower marginalized groups.