Marietha has over thirty years of practical field experience in international diplomatic and political affairs as well as in the humanitarian and international development field, globally. Her professional experience has provided an extensive international exposure to humanitarian issues, education and training and complex political and state authority issues, especially in conflict zones, over many years during which she has provided advice, leadership and analysis to senior Governmental, United Nations and diplomatic officials and technical experts.

"We are only as smart as all of us in this noble combat against the scourge of GBV and we need to remind ourselves that wars may be fought with weapons, but they are always won by the ingenuous spirit of those who leads us to victory and most of all those who persistently follow the path from pain to victory! Together we will triumph! "