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Associate Professor Razwana Begum Bt Abdul Rahim (Razwana) was appointed as a Nominated Member of Parliament on 24 July 2023.

Razwana holds a PhD in business ethics and restorative justice from Monash University, Australia, as well as a Bachelor of Laws (University of Woverhampton, UK), a Master of Laws (University of London, UK), and a Master in Counselling (Monash University).
She also holds a Graduate Diploma in Social Work (National University of Singapore), and International Diploma in Computer Studies, and a Diploma in Administrative Management.

Razwana is currently an Associate Professor at the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) and is Head of the Public Safety and Security Programme within the School of Humanities and Behavioural Sciences, Singapore University of Social Sciences.
Her research interests include - public safety; causes of criminogenic behaviour; effective criminal justice systems; restorative justice; children and family protection; individuals in contact with the justice system; and leadership and ethical behaviour within the commercial and social services sector.
Razwana is Vice President II of the Singapore Muslim Women's Association (PPIS), a member of the Bowen Secondary School Advisory Committee, and the Ministry of Family and Social Development (MSF) Fostering Committee and is also an Advisory Member to the Singapore Youth Court.

She also provides expert advice to Lutheran Community Care Services (LCCS), and the European Forum for Restorative Justice.
Prior to joining SUSS, Razwana worked as a Social Worker at Pertapis Children's Home, then spent 18 years with the MSF where she worked directly with children and families in contact with the Criminal Justice and Child Protection systems.

Razwana is regarded as a leading national and international expert, and is regularly approached to provide advice and training, cooperate on research projects, and present at seminars and conferences.
Razwana is married with two children, and enjoys travelling, trekking, cooking, and watching movies.