Revşen Berfin Coşkun is a PhD researcher at KU Leuven in Belgium. She holds a background in sociology and political science and completed her master’s degree in Conflict and Development Studies at Ghent University. Her master’s thesis, Ethnic Identity from an Intergenerational Perspective: An Ethnographic Study of Kurds in Diyarbakır, Turkey, examined intergenerational dynamics of Kurdish identity in Turkey.

Her academic and professional work focuses on peacebuilding, social cohesion, and the role of media and culture in shaping political and social identities. Before starting her doctoral studies, Berfin worked as a senior researcher at the Kurdish Studies Center (KSC), where she contributed to research projects on Kurdish society, public opinion, and conflict dynamics in Turkey. She also served as a project coordinator at the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), supporting projects related to social cohesion and livelihoods.

Alongside her academic work, Berfin is actively involved in civil-society initiatives focused on dialogue and inclusive peace processes. She is a board member of Young Peacebuilders of Turkey and a member of the Turkey chapter of the Mediterranean Women Mediators Network. Through her research and civil-society engagement, she is particularly interested in youth participation, gender inclusion, and the role of knowledge production in supporting sustainable peace.

Participant in:
February 2026 Fellowship: Peacebuilding and Women’s Meaningful Participation in Peacebuilding Processes