Dr. Joycia Thorat, is the project & Policy Officer at Church’s Auxiliary for Social Action, India since 2001. Currently Co-Chair of Advisory Group on Advocacy and former chair of Capacity Development Initiative of Act Alliance, Geneva. Awarded Doctoral Degree in Criminology –Psychology on the topic “Gender differences, leadership style and contribution to social justice: A study of global ecumenical leaders”. Worked, presented papers and published articles on gender, food security, climate change, and peace building with focus on women, tribal and dalit. Represented CASA in many national and international meetings.