Social Impact & Development
Tuba Samih Durrani
Gender Equality Specialist | Researcher, Author & Consultant
Independent Consultant and Author
Biography
Tuba Samih Durrani is a Pakistani gender equality and international development specialist, researcher and author based in Vientiane, Laos. Her work brings together feminist research, policy analysis, strategic writing and women's empowerment. She holds three master's degrees, including an MBA and two master's degrees in Women and Gender Studies from Europe.
Her consultancy experience includes work with UNICEF's East Asia and Pacific and Middle East and North Africa regional teams on girls' education and green skills, and with UN Women on gender-related research, publications, writing and editing. She contributes to knowledge products that connect research with policy and practical opportunities for women and girls.
Tuba is the author of Thriving as an Expat: How to Turn Challenges into Opportunities While Living Abroad, informed by nearly two decades of living and working across cultures. Her community leadership includes school governance at Vientiane International School, where she has served on the Board of Trustees and chaired the Governance Committee. She welcomes opportunities to speak about gender equality, girls' education, inclusive development and expatriate life.
Areas of expertise
- Gender equality and women's empowerment
- Girls' education and green skills
- Feminist research and policy analysis
- Strategic writing and knowledge management
- Cross-cultural living and community leadership
Key achievements
- Consultancy experience with UNICEF regional teams and UN Women on gender equality, research and publications.
- Author of Thriving as an Expat: How to Turn Challenges into Opportunities While Living Abroad.
- School governance experience as a trustee and Governance Committee chair at Vientiane International School.
International experience
Asia · North America · Europe · Africa
Nearly two decades of international experience across Asia, Europe, Africa and North America. Consultancy work includes UNICEF regional teams and UN Women in Timor-Leste, alongside international school and expatriate-community leadership.
Engagement interests
Speaker · Panelist · TV / Radio · Podcast · Mentor · Training
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