I’m Neele Kuder, a first-generation academic from Bremen, Germany, where I also pursued my studies due to health-related constraints. During my academic journey, I completed several internships — including in Malawi and India — and developed a deep commitment to working with vulnerable communities. These experiences taught me about both the empowering and challenging sides of advocacy and equality efforts, reinforcing my belief in critical allyship and genuine partnerships as essential for meaningful change.

For the past two years, I’ve been involved in the Soft Authoritarianisms research group, where I developed a strong interest in qualitative research. Currently transitioning from academia to professional life, I stay active through several initiatives:
– I’m a member of the Critical Diversity Collective, offering anti-discrimination workshops.
– I contribute to MyProtectify, a nonprofit developing AI tools for survivors of domestic violence.
– I’m also working on an anthology titled “On Being Chronically Unwell”, which reflects my interest in health, care, and justice from a lived-experience perspective.

As a Youth Gender Advocacy Fellowship Fellow, I bring an intersectional lens to my work — bridging research, activism, and systems of care.