Human Rights Policy & Advocacy | Research | Data Science |
This site is a snapshot of some of my public projects. I have also led extensive, confidential organisational advocacy, research, strategy, and communication. I’m happy to share more if you get in touch.
Hi, I’m Varyanne,
I’ve spent 10 years working in human rights advocacy, research and coalition-building in Africa. I combine my research, policy and advocacy expertise with data science skills to design impactful programs and communicate complex ideas with clarity. My work has been at the intersection of policy and advocacy, communication, research, project management and technology. I have focused on movement building and advancing gender justice, with attention to in inclusivity, bodily autonomy, well-being, and accountable governance.
Now, I bridge worlds connecting advocacy, research and data regionally and globally. I help organisations and movements design and implement people-centred programs, and communicate for impactful change.
Skills & Expertise
- Feminist Policy & Advocacy
- Feminist Research & Knowledge Production
- Grants & Project Management
- Communication & Facilitation
- Strategic leadership & Movement Building
- Data Science
Education
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- MSc in Data Science, University of London
- Sociology BA, University of Nairobi
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My Work
I’m currently working on a personal, public project where I create 100 data visualizations over 100 non-consecutive days. My interest is broadly in research and data, but more than half of my visualizations will focus on Africa and on women.
100 Days of Data Visualizations
Human Rights Work
Let’s talk so that I can help you with,
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Policy & Advocacy
- designing and implementing advocacy strategies
- strengthening your coalition or movement with people centred advocacy strategies
- donor compliance, grant management, and strategic program support
- design and facilitating leadership & capacity strengthening programs.
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Let’s work together soon 🌸
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Data Science & Research
- conducting rigorous qualitative & quantitative research
- building and applying data solutions for social impact
- developing tools that make data accessible for advocacy
- exploring the intersection of gender justice, human rights, and technology.
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Writing & Communication
- writing persuasive essays and articles for your audience
- writing compelling technical reports for a broad policy specific audience
- transforming research or data into accessible articles and material for your audience
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Some organizations I’ve worked with
