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Shannon Mathew

Department
Share-Net International
Title
Advisor
Phone
+31205688281

Shannon (she/they) is a queer intersectional feminist and communications expert. Shannon has been working as an advocacy and communications specialist with non-profit organisations in India and the Netherlands since 2017.   

She focuses on the use of online spaces and digital technologies for public advocacy, with a specific focus on LGBTQIA+ inclusive sexual and reproduction health and rights (SRHR).

They joined KIT Royal Tropical Institute in 2023 as an SRHR advisor, with a focus on Bodily Autonomy and Integrity. Shannon is currently managing strategic external communications and content development as the Communications Officer for Share-Net International and Share-Net Netherlands – the global and Dutch knowledge platforms for SRHR, respectively.

Shannon received her BA (Hons) in History from St. Stephens College, University of Delhi, and MA Media, Culture, & Society from Erasmus University Rotterdam – both of which informed her research into the mis- and disinformation ecosystems in the Indian political communication sphere.   

Projects

  • Share-Net International: The Knowledge Platform for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

    • Institute
    • Project

    The Platform’s focus is on strengthening the role knowledge can play in developing evidence-based policies and practices for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). It also ensures that resources are used strategically, including in relation to the four core areas of Dutch policy on SRHR: Achievements Since its inception, Share-Net International has been implementing […]

    Read more : Share-Net International: The Knowledge Platform for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

Publications

  • Health & Prosperity – Conference Report

    • Report

    On 10 March, KIT Institute hosted the high-level conference “Health and Prosperity: How Dutch Investments in Global Health Drive Security and Economic Growth”, bringing together key stakeholders to examine the Netherlands’ investment role in global health initiatives. This event will highlight the economic and societal return on investment of Dutch contributions to global health financing, which […]

    Year of publication
    June 2025

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