Research Manager and Project Lead for Plan International’s Real Choices, Real Lives
Dr Keya Khandaker is the Research Manager and Project Lead for Plan International’s Real Choices, Real Lives study and has also led the State of the World’s Girls research series. Keya holds a PhD in Gender and Development from the University of Leeds – in collaboration with the Overseas Development Institute – on youth agency, gender equality norms, and the Sustainable Development Goals. This research grew out of Keya’s background as a youth advocate on gender equality and meaningful youth participation in development, as a representative for various development organisations.