dr. (Bilge) B Sahin

Biography

I received my PhD from SOAS, University of London in the Department of Development Studies in 2019. I hold a BA in International Relations from Ankara University, an MA in African Studies from Ankara University, and an MA in International Law from SOAS, University of London. 

I specialize in the intersection of international law and security through a gender lens, with a dual commitment to research and teaching. My areas of expertise encompass the nuanced gender dynamics inherent in armed conflicts, the prosecution of sexual and gender-based violence crimes in conflict, the intricacies of gender dynamics within transitional justice, the pursuit of gendered justice within the realm of international law, and the examination of international developmental policies and their practical implementation especially by women's groups and women civil society organizations in post-conflict societies.

My primary geographical focus lies within East Africa, with a substantial body of fieldwork experience in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda. Additionally, I have cultivated a deep understanding of the broader Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, with a particular emphasis on Turkey. My expertise in Turkey extends to critical areas such as the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda and the intricate issues surrounding refugee women. I welcome MA and PhD students and post-Doctoral fellows interested in any of the broad areas of research described above.