Heera Komal Boodhun

Heera Komal Boodhun is a full-time lecturer in Criminal Justice at the University of Mauritius. She informally provides psychological support to students who request her assistance. Since 2011, she has been a facilitator and member of the core team of the NGO Men Against Violence. Using her public speaking skills, she sensitizes youths aged 12 to 22 on the impact of gender-based violence in Mauritian society. She is also a member of the executive committee of CEDEM, which deals with vulnerable children and she uses strategic planning as well as her excellent communication skills to lobby for CEDEM’s cause. Heera Komal Boodhun holds an MSc in Criminology and Criminal Psychology from the University of Portsmouth, UK. Upon completion of the Mandela Washington Fellowship(Africa), Komal plans to meet stakeholders dealing with vulnerable children and empower them to provide better service to Mauritian children.