APPEAR alumni Simegn Kassa Alamirew at BOKU University

Simegn Kassa Alamirew completed her APPEAR-financed PhD at BOKU University in December 2024. Beyond her doctoral research, Simegn has been actively engaged in gender advocacy.
She worked on raising awareness, advocating for girls’ rights, and supporting survivors of gender-based violence. Additionally, she has spearheaded initiatives to empower female students through self-help clubs and mentorship programmes at Aksum University. Simegn’s academic and advocacy work continues to bridge the gap between research, policy, and practical interventions, striving to create a more equitable and nutrition-secure future for women in Ethiopia.

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