معرفی
Dr. Shuchi Karim is an Adjunct Research Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Carleton University, Canada, and serves as Research Chair Coordinator for the IDRC Research Chairs Network on Forced Displacement. Her work bridges academia, activism, and development, focusing on gender, sexuality, and transnational feminist frameworks. She holds a PhD from the Institute of Social Studies (ISS), The Hague (2012), and dual MA degrees from Jawaharlal Nehru University (India) and the University of Warwick (UK).
- Education:
- PhD: Institute of Social Studies, The Hague (2012) – Women, Gender and Development (Sexualities focus)
- MA: University of Warwick, UK (Gender and International Development)
- MA: Jawaharlal Nehru University, India (English Literature)
Her research emphasizes scholar activism, academic freedom, and intersectional approaches to sexual and reproductive health rights. She led the IDRC-funded project 'Placement, Preservation, and Perseverance: Afghan at Risk Scholars, Activists and Students' (2022-2024), collaborating with Carleton University and UBC. She has held roles at institutions like BRAC University (Bangladesh), ISS, and Radboud University (Netherlands).
Professional Contributions:
- Advocacy for marginalized communities through academic and policy work
- Experience in gender-focused development initiatives
- Collaborative projects addressing forced displacement and scholar protection
