Dhungel, Dr. Rita
Person Preferred Name
Dr. Rita Dhungel
Position
Faculty Member
Field of Activity
Human trafficking
HIV/stigma/social exclusion
Gender-based violence
Email/Contact
Rita.Dhungel@ufv.ca
Department
Affiliation
Identifier (Other)
dhungelR
Dr. Rita Dhungel is an assistant professor with the School of Social Work and Human Services at the University of the Fraser Valley in Abbotsford. BC. Born in Nepal, Dr. Dhungel has been involved in social justice paths through her involvement in teaching, community building and transformative research both in local and international contexts. Her collaborative work with trafficking survivors for sexual exploitation and people living with HIV in Nepal and Alberta are examples of her aspirations and ethical stands for social justice research. Participatory Action Research is one research methodology she utilizes.