Dr. Peter Aggleton

Biography

Peter Aggleton is a leading sociologist with a background in policy studies, international development, and health. With over 30 years of experience, he has worked with United Nations system agencies, national governments, and community organizations across Africa, Europe, the Americas, and the Asia Pacific to strengthen policy and practice related to sexuality, gender, HIV, and sexual health. Before joining the Australian National University (ANU), Peter served as the Director of the Thomas Coram Research Unit and was the Dean of Research at the Institute of Education in London. He was also the inaugural Head of the School of Education and Social Work at the University of Sussex and held a senior position at the World Health Organisation in Geneva. Currently, he is a senior adviser at UNFPA’s Regional Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, focusing on social norms, comprehensive sexuality education, and sexual and reproductive health rights. Peter is known for his work on HIV, gender, sexualities, and health rights, and his research interests include equality, inclusion, and the politics of gender and sexuality in national and international development contexts. With over 300 scientific papers published and more than 50 books authored or edited, he has a Hirsch index of 74, placing him among the top 2% most-cited social scientists worldwide according to Stanford University - Elsevier list. Peter is also involved in editorial roles for leading international journals and holds honorary and adjunct professorships at various institutions.

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