Marilena Bachmeier

Germany

Marilena is a professional in international cooperation with a strong focus on gender equality, youth engagement, advocacy, and participatory approaches to social change. Her work centers on advancing inclusive and equitable spaces where young people, especially girls and young women, can shape policy discussions, strengthen democratic participation, and contribute to solutions for global challenges. She has experience coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives, facilitating workshops, and supporting outreach and engagement processes across international contexts. She is particularly committed to feminist and rights-based approaches that address structural inequalities and promote meaningful participation, representation, and leadership opportunities for young people. Through her work with youth-led and civil society initiatives, she seeks to amplify underrepresented perspectives and foster dialogue-based, just, and inclusive solutions. Her broader interests include political education, civic engagement, and connecting local realities with global policy processes.