Education

Masterclass on Reconstructive Surgery after FGM/C in Berlin

On May 23, 2025, I attended the Masterclass on Reconstruction after Female Genital Mutilation in Berlin. This interdisciplinary gathering brought together plastic surgeons, gynaecologists, psychologists, activists, and researchers to discuss the medical, ethical, and psychosocial dimensions of clitoral reconstruction after Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C). With powerful presentations, in-depth anatomical insights, and open dialogue, the masterclass highlighted the importance of holistic, respectful, and survivor-centered approaches to care. I left inspired by the knowledge shared and the collective commitment to improving the lives of women affected by FGM/C.

Supervising AUC students with their thesis

As part of my work with Amsterdam University College (AUC), I supervised several students during their capstone thesis project this academic year. One of the theses focused on the role of religion in shaping political participation among young people in Morocco. The research offered fresh, interdisciplinary insights into how youth navigate religious authority and reinterpret religious narratives—both in physical spaces and online.

September 29, 2022

Supervising the Amsterdam International Law Clinic Student Team

In December 2021, I received and e-mail from the director of the Amsterdam Law Clinics with the request if I would be willing (and available) to supervise a group of Master students of the University of Amsterdam who enrolled in the Amsterdam International Law Clinic. This is a unique opportunity for students to work on real legal cases and/or projects for a client during a semester. I am very enthusiastic about this programme and I therefore immediately said "yes"!

October 21, 2022

Teaching the course 'Gender, Human Security and Violent Conflict'

From September until December 2022, I am teaching the course 'Gender, Human Security and Violent Conflict' at the University of Amsterdam. How are violent conflict and security gendered and what are the consequences and implications? These are the central questions discussed in my course from the perspective of conflict studies, human security theory, international relations and gender studies.

October 7, 2022

Guest Lecture about FGM/C in Groningen

The 4th of October 2022, we gave a guest lecture about Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) at the Hanze University of Applied Sciences (Hanze Hogeschool) in Groningen. More than 30 students with different backgrounds, including nursing, physiotherapy, social studies, health care studies and applied psychology, attended our lecture.

Graduation Ceremony PPLE 2022

The 18th of July 2022, the Graduation Ceremony took place of PPLE. In the beautiful Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, more than 160 students graduated from the multidisciplinary bachelor programme combining Politics, Psychology, Law, and Economics of the University of Amsterdam.

Interview in Law Circuit

Law students of the University of Amsterdam interviewed me for the online platform 'Law Circuit' about my work, my passion for women's rights, the impact of Covid-19 on the lives of girls and women in developing countries and how following your intuiting always leads you down the right path.

August 28, 2020

Supervising 12 students with their bachelor thesis at UvA

From March until August 2020, I supervised 12 students with their Bachelor Thesis at the University of Amsterdam. Because of Covid-19, this year’s supervision process was different compared to previous years, as the supervision was all those months online.

Teaching the course ‘Public International Law’ at UvA online

For the fourth year in a row, I had the honor to teach the course 'Public International Law' at the University of Amsterdam. Due to Covid-19, we switched to online teaching and the whole course was taught online from my office at home.

Guest lecture about FGM/C at Hanzehogeschool

Together with my friend and colleague Istahil Abdulahi, an amazing women and survivor of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting, I gave a guest lecture for students at Hanzehogeschool Groningen.

February 29, 2020

Guest lecture 'Law and Culture' at Leiden University

The 27th of February 2020, I gave a lecture at Leiden University. The title of my lecture was ‘The role of law in ending Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) in the African context.’ I was invited by Annelien Bouland, the coordinator of the course Law & Culture, which is part of the minor Law, Culture and Development.

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