Suri Kempe is the Programme Manager at Musawah, a global movement for equality and justice in the Muslim family that works to advance the rights of women living in Muslim contexts. Prior to that, Suri held the portfolio for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment for the United Nations Development Programme in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei. She developed and implemented gender thematic programmes and integrated a gender perspective into the design and implementation of UNDP’s initiatives. Her other work experience include managing Communications for Sisters in Islam; Special Officer to the Minister of Women; and UNDP Project Manager to increase the participation of PWDs in the workforce in Johor (2008-2010).