Mawa Mohamed

Mawa Mohamed holds a Ph.D. in Sociology and Social Research, with a strong foundation in post-war recovery studies and international relations. Her academic pursuits are complemented by hands-on experience in conflict analysis, providing her with a multifaceted understanding of conflict dynamics. As a researcher, she aims to extend the boundaries of understanding conflict mediation and analysis, examining unheard human stories. She seeks to utilize her skills and passion to contribute significantly to research related to gender, children, and education. She is committed to fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration, enriching the academic tapestry. She is a research fellow at the University of Milano-Bicocca, researching women's empowerment and reproductive health in Sub-Saharan Africa. She also teaches at the University of Khartoum. In the classroom, she ensures students actively engage in critical conversations, creating a collaborative environment that yields positive learning outcomes and a deeper understanding of the subject matter. Her main aim is to help her people through her research and contribute to developing a better Sudan for the next generation, where they can enjoy their lives and be happy and safe.

Journal Articles

• Agency and life satisfaction in Bedouin children in occupied Palestinian territory: a cross-lagged longitudinal study. The Lancet 399, S22 – 2022. With Veronese, G., Pepe, A., Cavazzoni, F., Kittaneh, H., Obaid, H. and Viejo, J. M. P.
• Solidarity in Time of Armed Conflict. Women’s Patterns of Solidarity in Internally Displaced Person (IDP) Camps in Darfur, Western Sudan. The Journal of Social Encounters 7 (2), 5-23. 2023

Book chapters

• An In-depth Analysis of Women’s Social Solidarity in Abu-Shouk IDP Camp Darfur. With Eslam ElBahlawan and Leila Omar. Book: “Global Insights on Women Empowerment and Leadership”. Book Editor: Malika Haoucha. 2024. IGI-Global.

PhD Thesis

• Solidarity in Time of Armed Conflict. Women’s patterns of solidarity in Internally Displaced Person (IDPs) camps in Darfur, Western Sudan. University of Milano-Bicocca.

Women’s Social Solidarity in the Abu-Shouk Camp in Darfur, Sudan: Navigating Resilience amidst Conflict and Displacement. Journal of Conflict resolution.

Embodied Faith: Material Religion and Egyptian Muslim Diaspora in Milan, with Eslam ElBahlawan. Journal of Contemporary Islam

Policy Dilemmas: Religious Recognition and Everyday Life of the Egyptian Diaspora in Milan - with Eslam ElBahlawan. The journal of Race, Ethnicity, and policies.

The Impact of Armed Conflict on Women’s Social Ties in the Abu-Shouk Camp. Journal of Community and Applied Social Psychology.

(forthcoming) War and Social Solidarity: An In-depth Literature Review and Conceptual Framework. Journal of International Review of Sociology

(forthcoming) Changing Realities Women’s Agency in Peacebuilding in the Abu-Shouk Camp. Journal of Social Encounter. 

Research Interests:

Gender Studies, Conflict studies, Education, Well-being, Children and Family, and economic development.

Editor:

Co-editors of Special Issue - "Beyond Borders: People, Politics, Conflict, and Recovery in Darfur and Sudan"- The Journal of Social Encounters (ISSN: 2995-2212) - 8 (2) 2024.

Conferences: 

• The 10th European Feminist Research Conference, Germany (2018)
  Participated in Youth Conference, Sudan (2017)
• Presenter at Middle East Economic Association 16th Conference, Turkey (2017).
• Participated and Competed in the international student case competition IFAMA,
  Conference, Denmark (2016).
• Presenter at the Middle East Economic Association 15th Conference Doha, Qatar
  (March 2016).
• Training Program on Public Policy Making Process, Sudan (2018)
• “Theory of Migration” by Prof. Oded Stark, Qatar (2017)
• Measurement of Inequality of Opportunity & Inequality of Outcomes, Sudan
• Measurements of Inequality for the Horn of Africa Researchers, Sudan
  

National Strategy for Child Welfare for Sudan.

Fight FGM and violence against women and children in Sudan

Assessing Quality of Life in Sudan Through Socio-environmental and Economic Indicators

Living in condition of chronic stress and military violence: agency and life satisfaction in Bedouin children in Palestine.