Description: (Plastic surgeon)
Nahid Toubia is a prominent Sudanese surgeon and women's health rights activist known for her extensive research on female genital mutilation. She co-founded and directs RAINBO, an organization dedicated to the bodily integrity of women. Toubia serves as an associate professor at Columbia University School of Public Health and holds key positions on scientific and advisory committees for global organizations such as the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and UNDP. Her work focuses on reproductive health, gender inequality, and advocacy for women's rights in Africa and the Middle East, as reflected in her numerous publications on these topics.