معرفی
Huda Shakil Ahmad Syyed is a visiting lecturer at Bahria University, where she taught 'International Organisations,' and a researcher focusing on gender, sexuality, and political culture. She holds a PhD from Charles Darwin University (CDU), an MSc from Queen Mary University of London, and a certificate from The Graduate Institute Geneva. Her work examines the political invisibility of Female Genital Cutting (FGC) in Pakistan, particularly within the Dawoodi Bohra community. She has collaborated with UN Women-endorsed organizations and organized events like the 2025 Association for Asian Studies Conference.
Education:
- Bachelor's: University of Karachi
- MSc International Relations: Queen Mary University of London
- Certificate: The Graduate Institute Geneva
- PhD: Charles Darwin University
Her research interests include feminist methodologies, cultural practices, and human rights advocacy. She critiques international development approaches and explores taboos surrounding FGC through interdisciplinary lenses. Her articles and reviews address topics like ethical research in precarious settings, postcolonial development, and feminist historiography.
She has contributed to public discourse on gender issues via media platforms and organized academic conferences. Despite no listed awards, her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals on gender equality and health.
