Cecilia Pedersen

Cecilia Pedersen is a development professional specializing in sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and forced displacement. Prior to joining FYF, Cecilia worked for the Danish Embassy in Cairo, where she covered migration patterns and human rights violations in MENA, with a particular focus on the rights of women and religious minorities. She previously worked with the Danish Red Cross Youth, advocating for the rights of asylum seekers and organizing community-based and capacity-building activities to ease the transition for young refugees into Danish society. Cecilia holds a master’s degree in international development and global studies from Roskilde University. At FYF, she manages the field programs team, overseeing project design and implementation, and works with donors and partners to diversify and strengthen FYF’s donor base.