Afsana Rashid Bhat:
Holds an M.A. in mass Communication & Journalism, Correspondent with the Kashmir Times, regular columnist for the Milli Gazette, New Delhi. She has contributed more than 100 articles, generally focusing on conditions & suffering of Kashmiri Women because of the ongoing conflict in the state.

Her research proposal for the Fellowship: “ Turmoil in Kashmir – Women face the brunt, including the half-widows’ of the countless missing persons and those who have unwillingly become the head of their households, struggling to support their families.

Dr.Kavita Suri
An accredited journalist having 12 years experience in journalism holds a doctorate degree in Education. Presently she is a special correspondent with the Statesman, based in Jammu. She is recepient of prestigious British Chevening Print Journalists, fellowship,2005-2006 at the University of Westminster, London. She has traveled extensively in the entire state of J& K and her writings reflect the plight of women & children of the state suffering due to the ongoing conflict in the region.

Her research proposal for the Fellowship: “ Women & Peace Building in Jammu, Kashmir & Ladakh

Prakriti Gupta:
Working as a Journalist for 15 years, she freelances for Delhi based Women Feature Service , ScotsmanNews , Arab Publication “ Ashraq-Al Awasat, London. She is a stringer from J& K for Japanese News Agency “ Kyodo News “. Much has been written about women facing suffering due to conflict situation in the state but her writings highlight the positive aspects of insurgency, making women capable in professional fields and making their voices stronger.
Her research proposal for the Fellowship: “the journey of empowerment of women affected by over a decade of insurgency