Yulia Serkezyuk

Yulia Serkezyuk is a Researcher in the Institute of Studies on Development and International Cooperation (HEGOA) at the Universidad del País Vasco UPV/EHU. She holds a Master's in Gender Studies (Erasmus Mundus, Universities of Oviedo and Hull) and a Master's in International Studies (UPV/EHU). Her research focuses on Colombia's peace process through a feminist lens, emphasizing gender perspectives in conflict resolution and human rights advocacy. She collaborates on projects supporting human rights defenders in conflict zones and has organized events on migration, exile, and women's rights in Colombia.

Key interests include Feminist Theory, Peace Studies, and Transitional Justice. Her publications analyze women’s roles in peacebuilding and security agendas. She is affiliated with HEGOA’s interdisciplinary research environment, contributing to global debates on development, cooperation, and gender equality.