If we don't take ownership of our communities, who will?Academically, I am interested in theories of social justice and their relation to the international dimension. My research focuses on analyzing the extent to which critical theory (Frankfurt School) provides useful tools for political thinking in a global context. My work at Das Progressive Zentrum focuses on how the "Great Transformation" toward socio-ecologically sustainable economies can proceed in a just and democratic manner. This includes background research, editorial work, writing briefings/blogs, and helping organize politically high-scale panel discussions. As an activist, I worked on projects related to masculinity and gender-based violence (ItStartsHere: End Gender Violence & Our Bodies Our Voice), postcolonialism (Keti Koti Foundation), as well as human/children's rights (UNICEF Student Team & Amnesty International).Most importantly, I strive to empathize with different points of view, cherish facilitating dialogue, and am driven by standing up for societies that provide fair chances for flourishing to all.