I work at the intersection of conflict, culture, and gender as a writer, strategic communicator, and policy adviser collaborating across government, advocacy, and academia.
Moving between London and Manila, I work with organisations, movements, and individuals navigating political and cultural complexity. My work is driven by a belief that building trust, understanding context, and telling stories with care are essential to meaningful change.
I was recognized as an Asia Pacific Obama Leader for my work in public health, democracy, and human rights.
a farmer crosses the field (calawis, antipolo 2015)
beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. i'll meet you there. -rumi
Contact: eugenie.h@protonmail.com / eugenie.rh@gmail.com
Complete publications here.
women (seoul, korea 2014)
Select Professional Experience
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Authored Claiming power and reshaping governance: A gender-just framework for the Philippines - a policy paper for Friedrich Ebert Stiftung.
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Advised Human Rights Foundation on its Philippine analysis for tyrannytracker.org.
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Communications, strategy and policy at the Philippine Senate on key issues: health, youth, women & children, education, good governance, and human rights.
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Spearheaded policy and crisis communications during the COVID-19 pandemic for the Vice Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health.
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Advised and executed successful national youth-targeted electoral campaign strategy for Senatoriable, mobilizing 1000+ volunteers through strategic communication, political partnerships, and volunteerism, leading to election of only opposition Senator in 2022.
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Designed and facilitated mental health advocacy programs for former gang members navigating substance abuse disorders and schizophrenia.
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Selected as an Obama Asia Pacific Leader 2023, joining a global network of changemakers advancing values-based leadership.
Education & Training
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MSc with Distinction in Politics of Conflict, Rights and Justice
SOAS, University of London -
Currently: MSc in Psychology & Neuroscience of Mental Health
King's College London -
BA in Psychology, Minor in Literature
Ateneo de Manila University -
Certificate in Public Policy Analysis
London School of Economics and Political Science -
Certificate in Complex and High-Stakes Frontline Negotiations Harvard Humanitarian Initiative
see more:
eugenienrh.wordpress.com
Research Interests
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Cognitive warfare & cognitive justice, political violence, everyday life, memory, reparation, pluralism, depolarisation/reconciliation, ontology, armed conflict, Human & More-than-Human rights
What I Do
Through my consultancy, I help clients uncover the internal logics (the underlying motivations, beliefs, and cultural frameworks) and the power dynamics that shape how people engage with issues, institutions, and each other.
This approach informs strategies for:
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Gender-just analysis and policy
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Human rights research and political analysis
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Advocacy and political strategy
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Strategic communications and public engagement
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Narrative framing and message development
I am invested in initiatives that challenge dominant narratives, bridge divides, and center justice and care.
Let's work together: eugenie.rh@gmail.com
