Paula Kweskin is a documentary filmmaker, human rights attorney, and founder of The 49%, a global nonprofit that tells the world’s most urgent women’s rights stories to make the world a more peaceful and prosperous place. A member of the New York Bar, Paula is passionate about the intersection of storytelling and advocacy, using film to catalyze social change, civic engagement, and cross-cultural dialogue. She holds a J.D. and B.A. from UNC Chapel Hill and an LL.M. in International Human Rights Law from Hebrew University. Her award-winning films — including Honor Diaries, Samira’s Camera, and In Protest — have been featured on Netflix and Amazon, and screened at the United Nations, national parliaments, and global forums.