Elnara Klicheva, MA, MSW
Elnara Klicheva, MA, MSW, is a dedicated advocate for human rights from Karakalpakstan, a northwestern region of Uzbekistan. Her personal experiences, shaped by both challenges and resilience, have fueled her deep commitment to marginalized communities and inspired her advanced studies in human rights and social work.
Elnara earned her Bachelor of Arts in Jurisprudence from Karakalpak State University, which sparked her interest in addressing complex human rights issues at institutional and policy levels. She furthered her expertise by completing a Master of Arts in International Studies with a concentration in Human Rights at the University of Connecticut (UConn). With a desire to deepen her understanding of policymaking and its real-world implications, she pursued a Master of Social Work (MSW) with a Policy Practice concentration at UConn’s School of Social Work.
During her MSW program, Elnara completed her fieldwork at the Asylum and Human Rights Clinic at UConn Law School, collaborating with legal teams and community organizations to secure resources for asylum seekers. These experiences refined her research focus on the intersection of asylum seekers’ experiences and their limited access to social benefits.
Currently pursuing her Ph.D. at UConn, Elnara is committed to reshaping the discourse on economic and social rights, emphasizing their nature as fundamental human rights rather than privileges tied to citizenship status. Her doctoral research focuses on exploring and advancing the understanding of economic and social rights within the context of asylum seekers and marginalized populations.
MA, MSW
University of Connecticut
Areas of Interest:
Human Rights
Asylum Seekers & Refugees
Policy Practice in Social Work
Legal & Institutional Reforms
Labor Migration in Post-Soviet Regions
Women & Children’s Rights
