Oda Eiane

Equipped with critical perspectives & analytical skill sets: ready to unpack a range of social, political, economic and cultural issues (specific to Africa & other global, national and local contexts) :

➤ from MA African Studies (with Global Health) at University of Copenhagen • Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies (Minnesota, USA)

Specialized in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and African Studies (with Global Health) because I'm truly passionate about understanding and addressing various socioeconomic & health- related inequities:

➤ Practical experience from NGO projects, nursing and research

➤ Excited to contribute to local & global issues related to: SRHR • maternal and newborn health • global health • human rights • sustainability • development • displacement • migration • humanitarian aid

I'm an empathetic professional with extensive expertise in healthcare, international development, and human rights advocacy. I'm driven by a passion for rights-based, inclusive solutions, particularly in sexual and reproductive health, gender equality, and decolonial perspectives. My career includes over six years of clinical and cross-cultural experience across three continents.

Key Areas of Expertise:

• Interdisciplinary Research: Qualitative research on sensitive topics such as abortion rights and stigma in Tanzania, focusing on healthcare, education, and civil society actors.
• Humanitarian Work & Advocacy: Supporting capacity strengthening, strategic advocacy, and programmatic initiatives in partnership with NGOs such as DIGNITY (Danish Institute Against Torture) and Maternity Foundation.
• Healthcare: Clinical nursing roles in diverse settings, including maternal and child health, HIV care, dementia support, and mental health rehabilitation, with a strong emphasis on patient-centered care.
• Project Management: Leading development projects, including capacity strengthening for safe abortion advocacy in Zambia and menstrual equity initiatives in Uganda.
• Communication & Analysis: Skilled in intercultural communication, stakeholder engagement, research synthesis, and creating impactful reports and presentations.

Master of African Studies (with Global Health) - University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen

2020 - 2024

Master Thesis: "Advocacy, it's not a one- night stand" : Civil Society and Abortion in Tanzania ⎹ Qualitative Insights from Civil Society, Healthcare and Education

Interdisciplinary • social sciences • research- based ⎹ human rights • development • humanitarian landscapes

School of Global Health, University of Copenhagen ⎹ 2021 • Elective: Summer Course in Global Health Challenges

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - VID Specialized University, Oslo

2016 - 2019

Bachelor Thesis: The Light Shines Through ⎹ How can nurses address experiences of shame for women with substance abuse issues?

Liberal Arts - Pacific Lutheran University ⎹ Minneapolis College ⎹ St. Paul College , Minnesota ⎹ Washington (USA)

2009 - 2014

Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies ⎹ Communications ⎹ Pre- nursing requirements (part- time)