Kwankamol Prurapark (Kwan) is a programme and policy specialist with over seven years of experience working at the intersection of migration governance, counter‑trafficking, and regional cooperation across Asia. She joined the Regional Support Office (RSO) on 2 March 2026 and brings extensive experience engaging government institutions, ASEAN mechanisms, UN agencies, and civil society organizations.
Before joining the RSO, Kwan served as Chief of Party for the Asia Counter Trafficking in Persons (CTIP) Programme, leading multi‑country initiatives across ten countries and strengthening coordinated responses to mobility challenges. She has directed large regional programmes, facilitated high‑level policy dialogues, and produced widely referenced learning resources on governance, protection, and gender equality.
Kwan also has a background in journalism, which shapes her approach to communication, stakeholder engagement, and partnership development.
Recommended book: Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide – Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn (2009)-This book is a powerful exploration of the systemic oppression faced by women and girls across the developing world, told through deeply personal and compelling stories. Kristof and WuDunn take readers through communities in Africa and Asia to meet women whose lives have been shaped by human trafficking, forced labor, and lack of access to basic health services. Despite the challenges highlighted, the authors present a narrative grounded in hope, resilience, and the transformative impact of targeted interventions.