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Host: Makerere University
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Description:
The congress is organized around the main theme "Gendered Worlds: Gains and Challenges". This theme provides an
opportunity for a broad reflection on the state of women and gender issues taking stock of achievements, challenges
and opportunities. It enables discussions focused on both differences and similarities and offers positive pointers for
future action for gender equity and equality.
The program sub themes have been carefully selected to ensure the congress special focus on the African Perspective, Young Voices, Celebrating Multiculturality and Diversity, and North-South Perspectives. The following are the sub themes and topical issues for the congress. The topical issues have been determined by the expressed interest of the abstracts submitted.
1. Gender and Education 2. Gender and Health 3. Gender, Water, Sanitation and Housing 4. Gender and Globalisation 5. Gender, the Economy and the Workplace 6. Gendering the Young Voices 7. Gendering the Family 8. Women's Information and the Media 9. Gendered Identities/Constructions of Gender 10. Gendering Agriculture and the Environment 11. Women, Peace and Conflict 12. Gender, Science and Technology 13. Gendering Politics and Governance 14. Women, Culture and Creativity 15. Gender, Law and Human Rights 16. Women's Movements: Activism and Conceptual Developments 17. Women's and Men's Studies, Research and 18. Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
Date received: November 14, 2001
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