Imane Lakbachi, IYAFP

Imane Lakbachi is a youth and gender equality advocate from Morocco, with a strong background in technology and computer science. She currently serves as the Director of Network Engagement at the International Youth Alliance for Family Planning (IYAFP), a global network of young human rights defenders working to advance sexual and reproductive health, rights, and justice (SRHRJ). Imane is also the Founder of Concealed Narratives, a local youth-led initiative that leverages digital advocacy and storytelling to spotlight issues affecting women and girls. 

In addition to her work at IYAFP, Imane serves as the Focal Point for the Digital Transformations for Health Lab (DTH-Lab) at the World Health Organization Youth Council, she is also a Youth Reference Committee Member at the African Union Office of the Youth Envoy, and a TransformNorms Fellow at the Apolitical Foundation. 

Imane is an Alumna of the U.S. Department of State’s Community Engagement Exchange Program, Women Deliver Young Leaders Program, Fora Network for Change Global Summit, Giving Tuesday's Starling Collective Fellowship, The Swedish Institute Leader Lab Program, and a Diana Award Winner 2022. 

She is deeply passionate about sustainable development and collaborates with international NGOs, civil society organizations, and foundations to drive meaningful adolescent and youth engagement in key global issues.