Mala Kumar

Mala Kumar

Mala Kumar is a global development professional with a focus on information and communication technologies as well as the author of the novel, "The Paths of Marriage." She has worked for several agencies of the United Nations, including the World Food Program and UNICEF. Mala is currently based in New York City.

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The LGBTQI ICT4D identity conflict

The LGBTQI ICT4D identity conflict

over 10 years ago // Human Rights

Mala Kumar came out as publicly gay after quitting her job at the United Nations. Now, she's working to address the added risks of the LGBTQI community when working as expats in information communication technology. Find out how she says the development and private sectors can work toward change together.