Dr. Lubna Nadvi is an academic and researcher based in the Political Science and International Relations programme in the School of Social Sciences at UKZN. In this role she has published several academic articles and book chapters and held various leadership roles such as Head of Departnent of Political Science at the former University of Durban Westville and Academic Leader (Acting) of Teaching and Learning in the School of Social Sciences, UKZN.
She is also a community activist involved in various local and international solidarity and human rights campaigns including solidarity with Palestine, Kashmir, Rohingyas, GBV survivors, women and youth groups amongst others. She is a co founder of the Durban Palestine Solidarity Commmittee, KZN Palestine Solidarity Forum, South Africa Palestine Movement and South African Friends of Kashmir. She has also served as Deputy Chair and Chair of the human rights organisation, The Advice Desk for the Abused and as an exco member of civil society structures and prof