Author name: Susmita Majumder

Susmita Majumder is a Staff Writer for Presence News specializing in international affairs, human rights, and global current events. An Indian journalist and graduate of William Paterson University, Susmita brings an international perspective to the newsroom through original reporting, analysis, and commentary on issues affecting communities around the world. She is the recipient of the 2024 Campus Maltese Award for excellence in student reporting and has been a vocal advocate for press freedom, including publicly challenging police harassment of journalists in India. Susmita contributes to multiple news publications and serves on the Board of Directors of the New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists, reflecting her commitment to ethical journalism and professional excellence. Her reporting focuses on international policy, civil liberties, human rights, and the experiences of underrepresented communities, helping readers better understand complex global issues through accurate, well-researched, and people-first journalism. One of her most recognized contributions to Presence News is The Reality of Afghan Women in 2025: Life under Taliban Restrictions, one of the publication's most-viewed international stories. Story ideas, interview requests, and editorial inquiries can be directed to journalist.suzzy@gmail.com.

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