Prof. Dr. Sonia Mairos Ferreira

Prof. Dr. Sonia Mairos Ferreira

Presentation Title: Rising Voices in Crisis: A Meta-Analysis of Participatory Research Empowering Women and Girls Experiences in Lesotho During COVID-19

UNICEF Le,Portugal

Past Speaker

Currently serving as a PME (Research Specialist) at UNICEF Lesotho, she brings over 20 years of experience as an accomplished Assistant Professor and researcher. Her expertise lies in assisting populations affected by crises, disasters, and/or conflicts. She has a strong background in capacity building, training, and applying anthropology to humanitarian contexts. Her work has spanned various nations, including, among others, Lesotho, Yemen, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Nigeria, Venezuela, Colombia, and Ukraine. With a PhD in Permanent Education and Adult Training, complemented by degrees in Educational and Psychological Sciences, she has also pursued postgraduate studies in crucial areas such as Gender Equality, Human Rights, and Crisis Intervention.