Salma is a researcher in the Human Security and Social Justice division. She has previous experience working on projects focusing on conflict, political participation, stakeholder interaction, and women’s empowerment, where she takes an intersectional approach to ensure a nuanced and comprehensive understanding of key issues and proposed solutions. Salma holds a master’s degree in Political Science, specialising in Nationalism, Ethnic Conflict, and Development, and a bachelor’s degree in International Relations, both awarded by Leiden University.