Gender justice has always been the direction guiding my academic, professional and personal path. The Advanced Certification in Gender Studies felt like the formal recognition of a commitment that has shaped my time at Sciences Po, my internship, and my career aspirations.

Through case studies, the course Women, Peace and Security allowed me to analyze how women are not only disproportionately affected by conflict and violence: they are political agents of change and peacebuilding actors. This is something I already witnessed firsthand working with collectives of mujeres buscadoras (women searchers) in Mexico during my internship.

In the coming months, I am moving to Latin America to work with a local NGO in Brazil and, hopefully, I will have the opportunity to accompany women’s collectives in the region.