On 15 August 2021, Marzia Saramad was working for UNICEF in the Afghan capital, Kabul, when the Taliban seized control. Here, she explains Afghanistan's relevance to the global illiberal agenda
Master’s Candidate, Gender Studies Department, Central European University, Vienna
Marzia majors in Critical Gender Studies.
For her graduate thesis, she is conducting a comparative study on ‘The gendered experiences of settlement: A comparative study of Afghanistan female and male refugees’ integration experience in Edmonton, Canada.’
Her research aims to highlight the challenges and opportunities that refugees face in integrating into a new society, particularly with regard to gender norms and expectations.
Marzia's research interests are around gender issues and justice.
She is particularly interested in exploring ways to empower women and promote gender equality, domestically and globally.
She is passionate about human rights and women's rights, marginalised communities, including immigrants and refugees.
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