Rima Athar (she/her) is a change-maker, activist and facilitator, with roots in Pakistan and connections to queer and feminist organizing globally.
For 12+ years she has led diverse human rights programs, including on sexual and reproductive justice, internet technology & corporate accountability, challenging fundamentalisms and fascisms, and ending violence against women and girls. Rima has recently finished her term as coordinator of the Coalition for Sexual and Bodily Rights in Muslim Societies (CSBR), working holistically with women, trans and non-binary activists to advance healing and well-being, bridge divides on faith and sexuality, and strengthen grassroots movements across Asia and North Africa. Between 2018-19, Rima was also a co-organiser of the first Global Feminist Lesbian, Bisexual and Queer Women*’s Conference.