Aastha is a Research Assistant at ORF. Her work focuses on gender and human rights, particularly in areas of conflict. Aastha also works at the President’s office on outreach activities of the Foundation. Before joining ORF, Aastha worked in development at different organisations in Southern Africa and Central Europe. Her undergraduate dissertation was titled — Gender, Peace and Security: An Examination of the Framing of Conflict Related Sexual Violence in the United Nations Security Council. Education BSc International Politics, University of Surrey Expertise Conflict Studies Gender and Human Rights Women, Peace and Security