Dr. Josphine Hapazari (Nee Bhiri) is a lecturer in the Department of Sociology and Social Work at the National University of Lesotho. She holds a PhD in Sociology and she teaches Sociology courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. She is a member of the South African Sociological Association. Her research interests include gendered complexities and human rights relating to vulnerable groups, such as rural women and girls, youths, the elderly such as gender-based violence, masculinities, poverty and social protection. She has published numerous articles on these areas in international peer-reviewed journals and book chapters.