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Damaris Parsitau
Damaris is a Kenyan educator and an advocate for a just society that provides equal & adequate opportunities for women and girls.

Career
Damaris Seleina Partisau is a well-known academic and Gender  from Kenya, Damaris Seleina Parsitau specialises in public policy, gender studies, and religion. She directs the Institute of Women, Gender, and Development Studies at Egerton University in addition to being a Senior Lecturer there. The work of  Parsitau is concentrated on a variety of multidisciplinary subjects, including as human rights, gender, religion, education, and development (Harvard Women's Studies Programme, Egerton University). Parsitau has presented her research at conferences all over the world and has authored a number of articles and book chapters on these subjects. She is a highly sought-after speaker who has been asked to present at esteemed colleges including Harvard University.Apart from her scholarly pursuits, Parsitau is a passionate advocate for women's rights and empowerment in Kenya. She has gained acclaim on a national and worldwide level for her commitment to improving social justice and gender equality.

Education
Parsitau graduated from Egerton University with a BA, the University of Nairobi with an MA, and Kenyatta University with a PhD. She completed leadership programmes and a variety of research techniques at Harvard University, the Brookings Institution, and the University of Uppsala (Egerton University), among other prestigious academic and professional institutions. Due to her expertise in gender and development studies. Parsitau has conducted research on the effects of education on gender equality as well as the relationship between religion and human rights. Parsitau has refined her abilities as a researcher and social justice advocate by participating in research techniques and leadership courses at esteemed institutions such as Harvard University, the Brookings Institution, and the University of Uppsala. She has been awarded numerous distinguished fellowships, including those from the University of Cambridge, the University of South Africa, the University of Edinburgh, and Harvard Divinity School. She was also a Brookings Institution Echidna Scholar, where she conducted research on educational options for Maasai females (Berkley Centre, Brookings)

Community Engagements
Partisau has a strong grasp of global concerns and a strong desire to support underrepresented communities as a result of her varied educational background and numerous honours. Her studies at the Brookings Institution on educational possibilities for Maasai girls have been crucial in establishing programmes and policies that promote gender equality and educational access in marginalised groups. She still has a big influence on international development and education thanks to her knowledge and commitment. In addition,  Parsitau actively supports women's rights and the education of girls. In addition to starting leadership and mentoring programmes like Kenya Women Rising and the Youth and Transformational Leadership Development Programmes (Berkley Centre), she developed the "Let Maasai Girls Learn" campaign, which aims to promote education for females in Maasailand. Parsitau has significantly impacted women's rights and education through her numerous efforts and research projects. Her commitment to promoting girls' education in Maasailand has had a positive impact on the community, enabling young Maasai females to follow their academic aspirations. In order to create a more just and inclusive society, Parsitau has worked with groups like Kenya Women Rising and the Youth and Transformational Leadership Development Programmes.