David Osrin

David Osrin is the professor of global health and director of research at the UCL Institute for Global Health, UK. He has partnered with SNEHA in applied research in Mumbai, particularly on prevention of violence against women and girls and the health of residents in informal settlements. His research and teaching focuses on urban health, transdisciplinarity—including arts and health—and community participation. David is a founder member of the UCL Centre for Transdisciplinary Research.

Articles by David Osrin

Gender

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March 19, 2026

Building lasting change to prevent gender-based violence

Community mobilisation in Mumbai’s informal settlements is helping prevent violence against women and girls through evidence-based interventions.

by Nayreen Daruwalla, David Osrin | 8 min read