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Call for papers: 8th conference of the Swiss Association for Gender Studies (SAGS)

The 8th conference of the Swiss Association for Gender Studies (SGGF/SAGS) will take place on September 8 and 9, 2025, at the University of Basel, under the theme "wissen – savoir – sapere – know(ledges)". The conference invites contributions from the field of gender studies, providing a platform

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Gender Equality Index 2024: Tackling violence against women, tackling gender inequalities

The 2024 Gender Equality Index Thematic Focus by EIGE highlights the widespread and severe issue of violence against women in the EU, which remains under-reported. Despite legal progress, including the 2024 EU Directive and the 2023 Istanbul Convention, gaps persist with five Member States yet to

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In Defence of What’s There: Scavenging as Queer and Feminist Methodology

The seminar will explore scavenging as a methodology of refusal, drawing from Black studies, Black feminist thought, queer studies, and Indigenous studies. Scavenging centers care and repair in intellectual inquiries, challenging traditional research approaches. Key questions include:- How does

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Call for Papers: IPSA Gender Inequalities in Political Science Survey

In celebration of IPSA’s 75th anniversary, the Gender Inequalities in Political Science Survey has been launched to monitor and promote gender and diversity equality in the field.All IPSA members, members of affiliated associations, and the global political science community are invited to

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Feminist Battlegrounds: A Symposium on Feminism, Solidarity, and Resistance

The symposium brings together academics, curators, and cultural practitioners to explore past and present feminist movements, their tensions, and the possibilities of solidarity in the face of rising right-wing populism and anti-feminist backlash. Through panel discussions, a keynote lecture, film

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