Marigona Shabiu is a human rights activist from Kosovo. Since 2017 she has been working as Executive Director at Youth Initiative for Human Rights – Kosovo (YIHR KS), leading a multi-ethnic group of young people who are working towards fostering a free, equal, just and peaceful society in Kosovo as well as in the Western Balkans region. Marigona holds a Master's Degree in Public Affairs from the Indiana University Bloomington in the United States. While doing her graduate studies, she completed an internship at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. In 2014, Marigona has founded a youth NGO in her hometown focused on human rights, inter-cultural dialogue and youth empowerment. She started her community work at an early age, being the Students Council President in high school, while she was also involved in a numerous organizations as a volunteer, facilitator and youth leader. She has more than eight years of experience in civil society sector working with local and international NGOs. Marigona is a passionate activist for human rights, peace and gender equality.