On March 18, 2026, Cleopatra Fitzgerald and her mother Jeannette Soto-Domenech attended a prestigious UN session with CEO Djibril Diallo, advocating for human rights, gender justice, and accountable leadership on a global stage.

The Washington, DC, chapter of Youth for Human Rights International was honored to host the Founder of Youth for Human Rights, Dr. Mary Shuttleworth

Human rights defenders learned more on successful advocacy as well as current US issues needing human rights attention

As a public figure, Fitzgerald participated in research and helped raise awareness on economic development, nondiscrimination, and international cooperation in Africa.