Neil Datta is the Executive Director and founder of the Alliance of Parliamentarians for Health and Equality Action (Alphea). He established the former European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual and Reproductive Rights in 2004 with a select group of European parliamentarians to create a permanent structure for championing women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights. Under his leadership, the organisation has also mobilised millions of euros to fund related reproductive health programmes in both Europe and low- and middle-income countries.

A recognised authority on the anti-gender and anti-rights movements in Europe and beyond, Neil has authored several influential reports on these subjects. His expertise is frequently sought by media outlets, academic institutions, civil society organizations, political actors, and international bodies. In 2022, Neil was honoured with the Don and Arvonne Human Rights Award by the Advocates for Human Rights and in 2023 with the French Senate’s Women’s Delegation annual award for his contribution towards enshrining abortion in the French Constitution.