Mitra Tanomand

Mitra Tanomand

Research Fellow, RWI Afghanistan Programme

E-mail: Mitra.Tanomand@rwi.lu.se

Mitra Tanomand, a dedicated human rights advocate from Afghanistan, holds a Master of Arts & Humanities specializing in Gender Studies from the University of East Anglia, attained through the Chevening Scholarship. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Global Development with a focus on Education in the UK, Mitra is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP)®.

With a background spanning over a decade in the human rights field, Mitra’s expertise encompasses gender and children affairs, human rights activities, research, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), as well as project development and management. Her research focuses on the critical issue of Gender-Based Violence in Afghanistan, utilizing a comprehensive critical discourse analysis approach. Proficient in feminist research methods, gender dynamics, social development, globalization, and business and development, Mitra brings a multifaceted skill set to her work.

Currently, Mitra is researching human rights issues in Afghanistan, focusing on girls’ education and “Unveiling the post-2021 Realities within Women’s Protection Shelters in Afghanistan: Navigating Challenges Amidst Socio-Political Shifts”.

Having worked primarily in national and international organizations, Mitra served as a Gender Consultant at Colombo Plan, making significant contributions to Women’s Shelters and Children Shelters projects in Afghanistan. Progressing in her career, she assumed the role of Chief Program Officer at The Colombo Plan, where she oversaw the Gender Affairs Program across Afghanistan. Her primary focus was advocating for women’s rights and combating gender-based violence.

As the founder and CEO of the Afghan Businesswomen Organization, a non-profit dedicated to women’s economic empowerment in Afghanistan, Mitra developed strategic business plans and managed projects aimed at empowering vulnerable women through income generation. Under her guidance, small to medium-sized home-based businesses were established in remote areas of Afghanistan. Mitra excelled in handling comprehensive research reports for fundraising and donor engagement.

With an unwavering commitment to human rights, gender studies, and community development, Mitra Tanomand stands as a beacon of change, contributing positively to critical issues in Afghanistan and beyond.

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