Special Events

Plenary Panel on “Diverse Reflections on the Conference Theme: Feminist Scholars in Transnational Dialog”

Dr. Afiya Shehrbano Zia

Visiting Assistant Professor of Feminist, Gender and Sexualities Studies
Wesleyan University,
USA

Dr. Catherine Ndinda

Research Director
Human and Social Capabilities (HSC)
South Africa

Dr. Zamurrad Awan

Associate Professor
Political Science Department, Forman Christian College (A Chartered University)
Pakistan

Prof. Elhum Haghighat

Chair at Lehman College & The Graduate Center of the City University of New York (CUNY)
USA

Workshop on “Successful Strategies in Climate Crisis for Women Asylum-Seekers and Refugees"

Moderator

JOAN-MATHIEU

JOAN MATHIEU

Immigration Lawyer
USA

As the owner of her immigration law practice in Rhode Island, USA, Joan has for over 25 years devoted her law practice to representing asylum-seekers, victims of crimes, domestic violence, social, political, and religious persecution. She earned her Master’s degree in Public Administration at Harvard University, her law degree from Boston University, and her undergraduate degree at Vassar College.  A longtime member of the American Immigration Law Association and past President of the Central Florida Chapter, Joan has been a frequent speaker at immigration law conferences and before community groups.  Moreover, she has written many articles on immigration law and policy. She served in the Peace Corps in Gabon, Africa. 

Publication Workshop

What is Feminist Publishing? A Workshop on Women’s Studies Scholar-activist Writing

Moderator

PROF. DIANA J. FOX

PROF. DIANA J. FOX

Director, Institute for Gender and Development Studies (IGDS)
Regional Coordinating Office
The University of the West Indies (UWI), Jamaica

publication workshop

Nupur Ray

Associate Professor
Department of Political Science
Kamala Nehru College
University of Delhi
India

publication workshop

Goodness Thandi Ntuli

NIHSS - University of KwaZulu-Natal
Post Doctoral Fellowship Student from 2021-2023
South Africa.

publication workshop

Lihini Ratwatte

Gender and Development Specialist /
Independent Researcher
Sri Lanka

publication workshop

Vivienne Tailor

Independent Researcher
Comparative Film, Gender Studies & Transitional Justice
USA

Film Screening (José, a film by Li Cheng | Venice Film Festival Winner) & Panel Discussion

Sensitively written and beautifully performed, this passionate portrait of a young man’s journey in search of emotional fulfillment, shows the complexity of a same-sex relationship against the background of the harsh life in contemporary Guatemala. “José” by Li Cheng world premiered at Venice film festival (where “political film” is championed, alongside celebrity and entertainment); it’s the first film from Central America ever presented at Venice; it features indigenous Mayan-Guatemalan actor-activist Enrique Salanic and an all-Guatemalan cast and crew; and has featured on Sundance channel, in USA cinemas, and at 200+ film events (campuses, classrooms, conferences, art and cultural centers, and 100+ film festivals) in 70+ countries worldwide.

Moderator

PROF. DIANA J. FOX

PROF. DIANA J. FOX

Director, Institute for Gender and Development Studies (IGDS)
Regional Coordinating Office
The University of the West Indies (UWI), Jamaica

Dr. George F Roberson

PANELIST
Academic, Artist,
Social Advocate
USA

PROF. FAWZIA AFZAL-KHAN

PANELIST
Director, Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies Program (2009-15)
Fulbright Specialist (2015-2022)
Professor, Department of English
Montclair State University, USA