A complex world requires complex approaches. This also applies to perspectives on peace and conflict: whether we are discussing, at the individual level, different people, their sense of belonging and their needs; at the structural level, discrimination; at the institutional level, legal frameworks; or at the historical level, development and achievements – a holistic view is essential at every stage. Against this backdrop, this conference focuses on feminist perspectives in peace and conflict studies, with a particular emphasis on intersectional approaches.
The event is organised as a ‘work-in-progress’ conference. Early-career researchers have submitted their current research, which will be discussed with fellow researchers and practitioners from all academic backgrounds and levels. Among other topics, participants will discuss how to apply intersectional approaches in peacebuilding practices and the role that gender stereotypes play in armed conflicts. Furthermore, there will be a keynote address by Prof. Dr Tatiana Zimenkova (Rhein-Waal University of Applied Sciences) and Dr Verena Molitor (University of Bielefeld) on ‘Executive Power and Sexual Citizenship: Negotiating Loyalties, State-Citizen Relations and Uniforming Sexual Citizenship’.
The conference was organised by Prof. Dr Eva Maria Hinterhuber (Rhein-Waal University of Applied Sciences), Victoria Scheyer (Deputy General Secretary of the German Association for Peace and Conflict Studies [AFK]), Elke Schneider (General Secretary of the AFK) and the two women’s representatives of the AFK, Christine Buchwald (Heinrich Heine University of Düsseldorf) and Lena Merkle (Otto von Guericke University of Magdeburg).
Please find the conference programme here.
You can register to take part by sending an email to fem.peace2020@web.de.
