Anita Liu
About Anita Liu
Anita Liu serves as the Deputy Director at Global Affairs Canada since 2019, focusing on human rights and gender equality. She has held various roles in organizations such as the FAO, WHO, and the City of Toronto, and has a strong academic background in gender studies and health.
Work at Government of Canada
Anita Liu has served as the Deputy Director at Global Affairs Canada since 2019. In this role, she operates from Ottawa, Ontario, and focuses on various aspects of international relations, particularly in the areas of gender equality and human rights. Her responsibilities include providing strategic direction and oversight to initiatives that align with Canada's foreign policy objectives.
Previous Experience in Gender and Human Rights
Before her current position, Anita Liu worked in various capacities related to gender and human rights. She was a Gender Expert at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Vietnam for four months in 2014. Additionally, she served as a Consultant for Equity, Diversity & Human Rights at the City of Toronto from 2016 to 2018 and worked as a Consultant at the World Health Organization from 2018 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Anita Liu holds a Master's degree in Neurological Sciences from McGill University. She also completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto, where she earned an H.BSc with distinction in Sexual Diversity Studies, Neuroscience, and Psychology. Furthermore, she achieved a Project Management certification from the University of Toronto in 2016. Her educational background supports her expertise in monitoring and evaluation, impact assessments, and gender mainstreaming.
Skills and Specializations
Anita Liu possesses skills in monitoring and evaluation, with a particular focus on equity and human rights. She specializes in measuring policy and legislative compliance concerning gender and human rights obligations. Liu engages in applied research for policy development, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative methods to inform her work. Her expertise includes institutionalizing a Human Rights-Based Approach within organizations.
Leadership and Direction in Humanitarian Affairs
Anita Liu has experience in providing direction to teams of specialists in humanitarian affairs. Her leadership emphasizes human rights, gender equality, and environmental considerations. Previously, she held the position of Human Rights Specialist and Director of Public Policy at the Office of the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise, where she contributed to advancing human rights initiatives.