Thelma Ohiwerei

Key areas of interest: she is interested in global inequality due to historical and current capitalism, feminism, postcolonialism, the importance of youth participation in effectuating change.

Relevant experience: Master in Conflict and Development Studies – thesis ‘the (neo)colonial medium is the message’ on the representation of Congolese peoples in Belgian colonial cinema and documentaries. Participation in a Belgian awareness-raising website on the history and meaning of racism and its effects today.

Additional information: still very young and a lot to learn and experience, but eager to make a difference in the world in any way possible.