Category: Past Events
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Queer Feminism in MENA: Pragmatism, Prejudice, and Possibilities
This event discussed challenges such as societal neglect and lack of resources, while highlighting digital platforms’ potential for advancing queer feminist visibility and activism.
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Feminist Perspectives on Work & Care in Pandemic Times
The Asfari Institute for Civil Society and Citizenship hosted an event that discussed the different dimensions of the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. The event took place on June 16, 2022, and was live streamed via Zoom. This event was chaired by Dr. Maitrayee Mukhopadhyay, an Asfari Institute Fellow & Associate at Royal Tropical Institute.
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‘Impostor Feminism’: Instrumentalizing and Depoliticizing Feminism
The Asfari Institute hosted a panel on “Impostor Feminism,” featuring Paola Salwan Daher and Fatma Torkhani, moderated by Lina Abou-Habib. The discussion explored how feminism can be instrumentalized to reinforce patriarchal structures and the need for genuine activism that challenges systemic power dynamics and discrimination.
