Women Life Freedom: Philosophies, Histories, Possibilities
About the Event
This symposium will explore the philosophical, historical and contemporary dimensions and possibilities of the women’s human rights struggle in the Middle East, and its relationship with authoritarianism and decolonization.
A Symposium sponsored by the Department of Philosophy, Human Rights Center, and the International Studies Program.
Event Details
Date and Time
March 3, 2023 1:00-6:00 PM
Format
Hybrid Location: Human Rights Center, Keller Hall
Agenda
Introduction and Moderator: Sayeh Meisami, Associate Professor, Philosophy
- Shahrzad Mojab, University of Toronto
- "Rethinking Revolution with Woman, Life, Freedom"
- Ozlem Goner, City University of New York
- "A Rocky yet Unceasing Struggle: Kurdish Women’s Path to Self-Organizing in Bakur"
- "A Rocky yet Unceasing Struggle: Kurdish Women’s Path to Self-Organizing in Bakur"
Moderator: Shelley Inglis, Executive Director, Human Rights Center
- Damineh Akhavan, Advocating for Iran in STEM
- Parvaneh Hosseini, University of Arizona
- "The emergence of the 'Woman Life Freedom' uprising in the graveyard of Islamic Republic of Iran"
- Elham Gheytanchi, Santa Monica College
Moderator: Satang Nabaneh, Director of Programs, Human Rights Center
- Nilofar Sakhi, George Washington University
- "Totalitarianism and Women’s Rights: From an Intersectional Perspective"
- Margret Grebowicz, University of Silesia, Poland/ Visiting Professor Hampshire College
- "Mountains and Desire"
- Maria Zaki, University of Dayton
Symposium Sponsors
University of Dayton's
- Department of Philosophy
- International Studies Program
- Human Rights Center