Meral Melika is a political-sociologist, women rights advocate, and a very engaged strategist, producer, cinema critic, and consultant in the entertainment sector. She has more than 20 years of experience, including being in charge of Eurimages at the Cabinet of the Secretary General of the Council of Europe. Dedicated board member of several international organizations on issues related to women empowerment, as well as prominent international film festivals; Ms. Duran is a speaker, advocate, and an organizer of initiatives in the field of cultural diplomacy, gender issues, international affairs, culture, media, arts, and entertainment.