Birgitta Vega Leyton

Birgitta Vega Leyton is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in peace processes, civil society support, and gender issues. Since November 2018, Birgitta has served as Desk Officer in the Peace Processes Support Unit at FBA, focusing on women's roles in peace initiatives and managing the Swedish Women’s Mediation Network. Prior roles include serving as Desk Officer for Support to Civil Society at FBA, where grant management aimed at enhancing knowledge in peacekeeping and security matters was a key responsibility. Birgitta's background also encompasses work at UN Women as a Peacebuilding Coordination Officer, managing projects that empower women survivors of violence in Guatemala, as well as various positions at Svalorna Latinamerika, including Communications Officer and Program Officer. An earlier role as an Administrator at Malmö mot Diskriminering involved establishing administrative routines for an anti-discrimination agency. Educational qualifications include a Master of Social Science in Gender from Lund University and a MA in Legal Studies from Örebro University.