Jamila–Aisha P. Sanguila is a local peacebuilder and the founder of Women Empowered to Act (WE Act) for Dialogue and Peace in Mindanao, Philippines. Specializing in women, peace, and security, she has worked extensively in conflict–affected regions, promoting gender–inclusive peacebuilding, advocating against violent extremism, and enhancing mental health and resilience among peacebuilders. She holds a master's degree in Gender and Peacebuilding from the UN–Mandated University for Peace and was a Salzburg Global Fellow sponsored by The Nippon Foundation. Jamila is also a co–creator of the Peace Starts Here campaign, which advocates for locally–led peacebuilding efforts worldwide.
