Maral Esmaeili is a Student Research Assistant at RWI, contributing to the Afghanistan Programme. Holding a bachelor’s degree in law from Tehran, she is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Sociology of Law at Lund University. Maral has a background in the research field, focusing on enhancing human rights, and has worked as a legal assistant and NGO counselor, primarily assisting refugees as well as women. With a genuine interest in human rights and gender equality, she looks forward to exploring and contributing meaningfully to these areas.