Iqra Zaffar is a Researcher at the Central University of Kashmir. She has a keen interest in issues related to gender and social justice. She has conducted numerous studies on the impact of conflict on women. In her latest work, she has documented the effect of perpetual lockdowns on women experiencing domestic violence in Kashmir. As a part of her doctoral research, she is currently studying the impact that gender has on happiness and performance in the workplace. She is also a Samanbal member, which is a programme that provides safe space for women to express themselves and share their experiences about the ongoing conflict in Kashmir.

Participant in: February/March 2021 Fellowship: Peacebuilding and Women’s Meaningful Participation in Peacebuilding Processes