News and events

Lunch conversation series 

The Gender and Diversity Hub organises lunch conversations on gender and diversity issues once a month. These meetings will allow the Hub to showcase their expertise and provide the Hub researchers with a platform on which to discuss their latest work and receive interdisciplinary feedback. 

Stakeholder platform meetings

The Gender and Diversity Hub also frequently organises stakeholder platform meetings. 

Have a look at the calender below to stay informed about upcoming events.

• News

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    Mara Yerkes appointed professor

    News

    15 March 2023

    Yerkes wants to study how policy influences social inequalities, and how these inequalities are experienced by various individuals and groups.
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    Gender balance in political decision making

    News

    8 March 2023

    The European Equality Law Network, coordinated by Utrecht University publishes its report on the Promotion of gender balance in political decision-making.
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    Women's role in fostering water security in the South Caucasus

    News

    22 February 2023

    NWO has awarded a grant to Róisín Burke, affiliated to the Netherlands Institute of Human Rights (SIM) at Utrecht University, for her research into environmental peacebuilding
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    For visiting fellow Sara de Jong interdisciplinary research is essential

    News

    21 February 2023

    Sara de Jong (University of York) is currently in Utrecht University as a visiting fellow until mid-March.
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    The protests in Iran: on the demonstrations that grew into a national revolt

    News

    6 February 2023

    Following the death of 22-year-old student Mahsa Amini, thousands of Iranians are taking to the streets every day. They are demonstrating for more freedom and equal rights.

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• Events

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    Book Launch 'Freedom, Only Freedom: The Prison Writings of Behrouz Boochani'

    23 March 2023 from 17:30 to 19:00

    On 23 March from 17:30-19:00 the department of Comparative Literary Studies hosts the book launch of 'Freedom, Only Freedom: The Prison Writings of Behrouz Boochani'. Boochani and his translator Omid Tofighiani will join digitally.

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