Thera van Osch is an economist and gender expert with four decades of experience in international cooperation, particularly in promoting social justice, gender equality and combating poverty. She has worked as a researcher, advisor, and trainer for Universities, United National agencies, European Union, Governments, Trade Unions, and Women’s Organisations worldwide. Over the years she accomplished over 250 short- and long-term missions in almost 60 countries, and produced many research reports, training manuals, advisory documents, articles and other publications.