Lea Rahman is an expert for the "Together Against Sexism" alliance project. Her responsibilities primarily include public relations, event organization, and networking among alliance members.

In 2020, she completed her bachelor's degree in social sciences at the University of Augsburg, focusing on issues of global justice. She earned her master's degree in political science from the Free University of Berlin in 2023 and published her master's thesis with Tectum Wissenschaftsverlag under the title "Dependent Extractivism". Her interests lie in the interplay of various forms of discrimination and inequality. In this context, she has focused on feminist approaches, (post-)colonialism, climate justice, and social justice, and has authored several publications.

During her studies, she worked in social research, participated in a collaborative research project, and served as a tutor at the University of Augsburg. She also gained experience in public relations and editorial work at the Free University of Berlin. Most recently, she completed the Young DGAP Fellowship at the German Council on Foreign Relations in Berlin. Additionally, she gained insight into the work of the Equal Opportunities Office of the City of Augsburg during an internship.

In addition to her work at EAF Berlin, Lea Rahman has been pursuing a doctorate in international relations at the University of Augsburg since 2023 as part of the Graduate School for the Humanities and Social Sciences. Her research explores the intersections of discrimination and inequality with the appropriation of nature.

Publication: 

• Giardina, L., Sive, A., Rahman, L., Göroğlu, R., Lohaus, S. (2026). Sexism in the Workplace. Results of a study on manifestations, prevalence, and impact. EAF Berlin. Download
• "How environmental protection and gender equality are connected", blog post from 05/06/2024.