Marija Savovska is a dedicated gender equality activist and the Executive Director of Akcija Zdruzenska. With a strong academic background in dramatic arts and social sciences, she is currently pursuing a master’s degree at the Institute of Social Sciences and Humanities in Skopje. She has completed advanced training in gender equality, leadership, and project management. Her professional experience includes program management and consultancy on gender issues, women's rights, and organizational development for international bodies such as OSCE, UN Women, GIZ, and the Swiss Development Agency.
Savovska specializes in strategic planning, advocacy, and capacity-building, with a focus on empowering local women’s organizations and improving gender policies. She is a co-author of several publications and has contributed to evaluations on gender equality, women's political participation, and domestic violence prevention. She has also held leadership roles in various professional bodies, including advisory boards for the Global Fund for Women and the Western Balkans Gender Policy Network.