Carmel Nolan

Carmel Nolan is a PhD researcher based at Dublin City University where she is exploring gender-based violence and South Asian migrant women.

She is working on an Irish Research Council/Science Foundation Ireland funded project titled “They are Here Too: Gendered Violence in the South Asian Immigrant Community in Post-COVID Ireland”. Carmel’s academic journey commenced with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Archaeology & Geography from University College Dublin. This degree sparked Carmel’s passion for gender studies which led her to pursue a Master of Science in Development Geographies in 2018, where she conducted fieldwork on gender norms and the tourism industry within the Hmong ethnic minority group in Vietnam.

This international perspective and hands-on experience have enriched Carmel’s understanding of the diverse facets of gender studies, solidifying her commitment to exploring the intersections of gender, migration, and violence. She has since presented at conferences in Ireland and abroad on the Irish government’s policies on gender-based violence and how they impact migrant women. In addition to her academic pursuits, Carmel is currently creating a podcast titled “ASHA: Crossing Borders, Breaking Silences” which amplifies the powerful narratives of migrant women, shedding light on the invaluable contributions these extraordinary women make to our society.