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E9S11 Building a Career Working on Child & Labor Rights with Purva Gupta
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In episode 9 of Season 11, Dr. Craig Zelizer sat down with Purva Gupta, a leading human rights practitioner with extensive experience in child protection, labor exploitation, and international development through program leadership, advocacy, and partnerships.
Purva's extensive experience in over 30 countries has been focused on programmatic responses to child labor, education challenges, and human trafficking, among other pressing global issues. Her current focus on decolonizing aid reflects a commitment to evolving international development practices.
This episode will provide you with:
- Experienced Insights: With a career dedicated to child protection and labor exploitation, Purva brings deep knowledge from her roles, including her time as Director at the Nobel Prize Winning Organization Global March Against Child Labor.
- Grounded Strategies: Purva's work at the intersection of programs, advocacy, and partnerships exemplifies how to effectively support civil society organisations and underserved communities. She brings reflections on shifting the balance of power in international development.
- Actionable Knowledge: This episode offers listeners a chance to learn about the nuances of working on global issues such as child labor, education, human trafficking, and how businesses can respect and support human rights.
- Direct Impact: Hear about Purva's personal contributions to grassroots change, her mentoring work, and her initiatives to connect families with aid during critical times, emphasizing the importance of community-based support.
- Actionable Career Insights: Purva will share deep insights on upskilling, trends as well as challenges in the impact sector and also respond to your questions.
Bio:
Purva Gupta has seamlessly woven her expertise in commerce with a strong dedication to social justice, leading her to significant roles within the human rights field. Her academic background from the University of Delhi and the London School of Economics has equipped her with the tools to critically engage with development issues. A committed mentor and advocate, Purva's passion extends beyond her professional roles, as she dedicates time to pro-bono work, fundraising, and mentoring, all while finding solace in the joys of travel, reading, baking, and the tranquility of nature walks.
PCDN.global News
Check out previous Seasons & Episodes of our Award-Winning Social Change Career Podcast.
Become a member of the PCDN Career Campus to get daily access (to job opportunities) community (network with other impact professionals); learning with sector-experts and exclusive workshops as well as weekly office hours. Basically a cup of coffee or two for a 24/7 career center for impact professionals.
94 Episoden
Manage episode 406669981 series 2523225
In episode 9 of Season 11, Dr. Craig Zelizer sat down with Purva Gupta, a leading human rights practitioner with extensive experience in child protection, labor exploitation, and international development through program leadership, advocacy, and partnerships.
Purva's extensive experience in over 30 countries has been focused on programmatic responses to child labor, education challenges, and human trafficking, among other pressing global issues. Her current focus on decolonizing aid reflects a commitment to evolving international development practices.
This episode will provide you with:
- Experienced Insights: With a career dedicated to child protection and labor exploitation, Purva brings deep knowledge from her roles, including her time as Director at the Nobel Prize Winning Organization Global March Against Child Labor.
- Grounded Strategies: Purva's work at the intersection of programs, advocacy, and partnerships exemplifies how to effectively support civil society organisations and underserved communities. She brings reflections on shifting the balance of power in international development.
- Actionable Knowledge: This episode offers listeners a chance to learn about the nuances of working on global issues such as child labor, education, human trafficking, and how businesses can respect and support human rights.
- Direct Impact: Hear about Purva's personal contributions to grassroots change, her mentoring work, and her initiatives to connect families with aid during critical times, emphasizing the importance of community-based support.
- Actionable Career Insights: Purva will share deep insights on upskilling, trends as well as challenges in the impact sector and also respond to your questions.
Bio:
Purva Gupta has seamlessly woven her expertise in commerce with a strong dedication to social justice, leading her to significant roles within the human rights field. Her academic background from the University of Delhi and the London School of Economics has equipped her with the tools to critically engage with development issues. A committed mentor and advocate, Purva's passion extends beyond her professional roles, as she dedicates time to pro-bono work, fundraising, and mentoring, all while finding solace in the joys of travel, reading, baking, and the tranquility of nature walks.
PCDN.global News
Check out previous Seasons & Episodes of our Award-Winning Social Change Career Podcast.
Become a member of the PCDN Career Campus to get daily access (to job opportunities) community (network with other impact professionals); learning with sector-experts and exclusive workshops as well as weekly office hours. Basically a cup of coffee or two for a 24/7 career center for impact professionals.
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