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I am currently a Policy Fellow under the Embark India Development Fellowship working in the ADP / ABP division at NITI Aayog, Government of India. With a master's degree in International Relations of the Americas from University College London (UCL), my interest span global affairs and development policy. I have previous experience of working in public health, human rights, and violence against women and girls (VAWG) sectors. Beyond my professional commitments, I mentor individuals affected by violence, conflict, war, political instability, and displacement, guiding them to access education and global opportunities.
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I am Riya – a bit of an all-in-one pack. You’ll often find me analysing, writing about pressing issues, and standing at the crossroads of designing solutions for complex development challenges. My work weaves together policy, design thinking, and systems change to create impact that lasts. I love taking on challenges that need both creativity and strategy, and I’m always looking for projects that take me out of my comfort zone. In my free time, I write poems and commentary on global affairs and development issues.
