Priyadharshan Pd
@priyadharshan
Published researcher and policy-oriented sociologist with hands-on experience at the intersection of gender, climate change, and human rights.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
My research spans food security, climate change, environment, sexual and reproductive health - with three peer-reviewed publications across 2024–2026. Currently contributing to UNFCCC and UNCCD youth constituencies, as a research volunteer, where I previously conducted literature reviews for official COP30 documentation on indigenous rights and deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest. I am currently working as a research volunteer at Our Gender Lens, where I conduct content analysis, write blogs and articles, contributing to social discourse. My core competencies include qualitative research design, policy brief writing, literature synthesis, academic communication, and stakeholder engagement — built through roles at UNFCCC, CRY, WRRP Foundation, and DG Vaishnav College. I am actively seeking policy research, program associate, or research analyst roles at international organizations, think tanks, or NGOs working on gender justice, climate policy, or human rights. 📩 Open to opportunities - dharshannnnnx@gmail.com
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Research Member
YOUNGO Human Rights Working Group - UNFCCC
Aug 2025 - Present (1 year)
Contributed to the COP30 Human Rights Paper by conducting literature review research, synthesizing qualitative data, identifying gaps and trends, and translating findings on deforestation and human rights violations of indigenous communities in the Amazon Rainforest.
Research Intern
CRY - Child Rights and You
May 2025 - Jun 2025 (1 month)
Completed fieldwork research on a digital learning center assisting education and sports development of underprivileged children. Interviewed experts, synthesized findings, and supported knowledge creation through a report on strategic management of the center.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
DG Vaishnav College, University of Madras
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
Grade: 9.32
Recipient of Academic Excellence Award for two consecutive years, 2023-24 & 2024-25 for the highest CGPA (CGPA: 9.32).
Neeti School of Public Policy and Governance
Winter School, Public Policy
Gained knowledge on the effect of Public Policy in everyday life, Evolution of Public Management in India, and Practical approaches to governance.
Rashtram School of Public Leadership, Rishihood University
Bootcamp, Public Policy
Hands-on learning in Policy Analysis, Stakeholder Negotiation, Systems Thinking, Policy Brief Writing, and Theoretical knowledge on Public Policy.
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