Labiba Rukhsana

Labiba Rukhsana is a doctoral researcher at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, supported by the Bloomsbury Colleges Scholarship. Her work focuses on the intersection of water and sanitation rights with antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in South Asia, integrating environmental health, social justice, and public health perspectives.

Education

• LLM in Environmental Law and Sustainable Development, SOAS, University of London

Research Interests

Labiba’s research examines how climate change and migration policies interact with environmental and social justice frameworks. Her doctoral project emphasizes the role of legal and policy mechanisms in addressing AMR through improved water and sanitation access in Bangladesh and India.

Scientific Awards

• Bloomsbury Colleges Scholarship

Professional Background

Before pursuing her PhD, Labiba practiced law in England and Wales and Ontario, Canada, specializing in asylum, immigration, housing, family, and civil law. She has volunteered with organizations such as Asylum Aid and Canadian Civil Liberties Association.