Dr Rukhsar Khan

Psychologist

Rukhsar is from Pakistan.

Dr. Rukhsar Khan is a multidisciplinary professional with a background in Doctor of Physiotherapy and Psychology, and over 3 years of experience working at the intersection of gender equality, mental health, psychosocial support, and community development. She currently serves as a Program Manager for Women Empowerment and Gender Focal Person at Social Change, where she leads initiatives focused on gender-based violence (GBV) prevention, trauma-informed care, and inclusive programming.

Dr. Khan has extensive experience designing and implementing psychosocial interventions, capacity-building workshops, and community awareness programs for diverse populations, including women, men, youth, and marginalized groups. Her work emphasizes evidence-based practices, cultural sensitivity, and ethical engagement, particularly in low-resource and humanitarian contexts.

She has represented national and regional networks at international platforms, including her role with MenEngage Alliance, where she contributes to dialogues on engaging men and boys in sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and violence prevention. Alongside her programmatic work, Dr. Khan is a practicing therapist with expertise in cognitive-behavioral approaches and complex psychosocial cases.

As a mentor, Dr. Khan is deeply committed to supportive, reflective, and growth-oriented mentorship, helping mentees strengthen their professional identity, leadership skills, and confidence while navigating career transitions and challenges. She is passionate about empowering emerging professionals to align purpose with practice and create meaningful social impact.