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I am Zahraa Kapasi, a researcher and project coordinator specializing in disarmament, international relations, and governance. I combine rigorous research with practical advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and project leadership to drive tangible policy and public impact. My work spans academia, NGO campaigns, and multilateral forums. I have published in a range of outlets, led national campaigns like Don't Bank on the Bomb UK, and coordinated events and research groups that connect scholars, practitioners and communities for real-world outcomes.…I am Zahraa Kapasi, a researcher and project coordinator specializing in disarmament, international relations, and governance. I combine rigorous research with practical advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and project leadership to drive tangible policy and public impact. My work spans academia, NGO campaigns, and multilateral forums. I have published in a range of outlets, led national campaigns like Don't Bank on the Bomb UK, and coordinated events and research groups that connect scholars, practitioners and communities for real-world outcomes.

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I am Zahraa Kapasi, a researcher and project coordinator specializing in disarmament, international relations, and governance. I combine rigorous research with practical advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and project leadership to drive tangible policy and public impact. My work spans academia, NGO campaigns, and multilateral forums. I have published in a range of outlets, led national campaigns like Don't Bank on the Bomb UK, and coordinated events and research groups that connect scholars, practitioners and communities for real-world outcomes.…I am Zahraa Kapasi, a researcher and project coordinator specializing in disarmament, international relations, and governance. I combine rigorous research with practical advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and project leadership to drive tangible policy and public impact. My work spans academia, NGO campaigns, and multilateral forums. I have published in a range of outlets, led national campaigns like Don't Bank on the Bomb UK, and coordinated events and research groups that connect scholars, practitioners and communities for real-world outcomes.

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I am Zahraa Kapasi, a researcher and project coordinator specializing in disarmament, international relations, and governance. I combine rigorous research with practical advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and project leadership to drive tangible policy and public impact.

My work spans academia, NGO campaigns, and multilateral forums. I have published in a range of outlets, led national campaigns like Don’t Bank on the Bomb UK, and coordinated events and research groups that connect scholars, practitioners and communities for real-world outcomes.

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Politics Department Officer at SOAS, University of London

June 1, 2024 - Present

Lead on event coordination for the Politics Department, managing end-to-end logistics including venue bookings, travel arrangements, communications, and delivery to ensure successful academic and public events. Authored an Events Handbook to streamline planning and standardise procedures. Collected and presented publication data for the REF and supported the London Migration Research Group as Project Administrator.

Associate Tutor at SOAS, University of London

April 1, 2024 - Present

Delivered tutorials on ‘Global International Organisation: United Nations in the World’ and ‘International Security’, fostering critical analysis and debate among postgraduate students. Reviewed, updated and developed MOOCS, including ‘Global Diplomacy: The United Nations in the World’, and assessed dissertations at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Project Coordinator at Don’t Bank on the Bomb UK

November 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025

Directed the UK divestment campaign from its inception, designing and implementing a national strategy that combined research, advocacy, and public engagement to challenge discourse on nuclear weapons financing. Developed a comprehensive campaign strategy with aims, objectives, theory of change, target audiences, outputs and success measures. Led campaign development, organized network meetings and high-level events, produced campaign materials, and authored the national campaign toolkit.

Senior Consultant at SCRAP WEAPONS

September 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025

Led advocacy and outreach efforts in UN fora, including First Committee of the General Assembly, NPT Preparatory Committee and Summit of the Future, producing policy briefs and delivering interventions. Engaged with diplomats and international stakeholders across London, Geneva, Brussels and New York; coordinated high-level global events and built a broad civil society coalition to support disarmament initiatives. Secured funding through grants and edited the organisation’s online presence.

Communications and Operations Manager at SCRAP WEAPONS

July 1, 2021 - September 30, 2022

Led a team of 20 volunteers, managed SCRAP WEAPONS’ online communications and digital presence, created promotional materials for campaigns and events, redesigned and maintained the website, and organized global webinars and events to increase participation and visibility. Managed the weapons tracking website for research and advocacy.

Editorial Assistant at Open Source Investigations in the Age of Google

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Assisted in editing a multi-author interdisciplinary book, contributing to clarity, structure and accessibility; supported manuscript preparation, copy-editing, and ensuring consistency across chapters for publication.

Research Assistant at SOAS, University of London

July 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024

Supported research for a report commissioned by the Bonn Contact Group on Climate, Peace and Security, analyzing the link between climate change and land contamination and degradation due to explosive remnants of war.

Research Associate at United Nations War Crimes Commission (UNWCC.ORG)

April 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024

Conducted archival research and compiled dossiers of evidence on war crimes in Alderney and the Channel Islands during World War II, and the prosecution of leading Nazi officials by the UNWCC; this work is being used as evidence in the French case against Bashar al-Assad.

EVN Policy Cycle Participant at Emerging Voices Network (EVN)

January 1, 2025 - Present

Participating in the EVN policy cycle, contributing to scenario development and policy recommendations on the future of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, and leading the writing of the final submission and stakeholder briefings at the NPT Review Conference.

Moderator at United Nations Association, Wellington

January 1, 2025 - Present

Moderated a Global Climate Leadership event at the British High Commission and a public disarmament event, facilitating high-level discussions with distinguished speakers.

Participant / Speaker at ISODARCO | PUGWASH CONFERENCES

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025

Engaged with leading scholars and practitioners on nuclear strategy and policy, contributing to discussions on global security and expanding professional networks.

Youth Delegate at Meeting of State Parties - Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons

January 1, 2023 - Present

Appointed as a youth delegate, contributing youth perspectives to multilateral decision-making processes on nuclear disarmament.

Presenter at BISA Nuclear Order Working Group Conference

February 1, 2023 - February 1, 2023

Presented the paper 'The Absence of Religion: An alternative approach to disarmament', arguing for inclusive approaches and broader voices in disarmament talks.

Youth Delegate at Meeting of State Parties, Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons

November 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023

Contributed to discussions on nuclear disarmament and represented youth perspectives in multilateral decision-making processes.