239 search results for “women s rights” in the Staff website
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World Heritage Status for Letters from Indonesian Women's Rights Advocate Kartini
UNESCO has recognized a large collection of handwritten letters and the archive of Raden Ajeng Kartini (1879-1904) as documentary world heritage. Kartini opposed gender inequality in feudal Javanese society, including forced marriages, polygamy and lack of education for women.
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Raafat Shamieh
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Lies PunselieFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Ruhama Yilma AbebeFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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The right diagnosis and faster for women with heart problems
It often takes longer for women with heart problems to get the right diagnosis. In her Annie Romein-Verschoor Lecture, Professor Hester den Ruijter will talk about how hormones influence the heart and the importance of medical research that focuses specifically on women.
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Sayeh MohammadiFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Children’s Rights Scholarship 2
Master
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Apollonia BolscherFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Joseph FinnertyFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Emmanuel s SarabweAfrika-Studiecentrum
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Committee on Human Rights / Conflict Zones
On 27 May 2025, the Executive Board decided to establish a Committee on Human Rights / Conflict Zones.
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Nina van CapelleveenFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Narin IdrizFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Anna Maria Puigderrajols TriadóFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Katrien KlepFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Suzy DuivenvoordeFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Leiden Classics: Leiden University’s first women students
It was not until 1878 that the first female students enrolled at Leiden University, but the discussion on whether women were suited to study was by no means over. 8 March is International Women's Day. BBC correspondente Kim Ghattas will deliver a lecture on 6 March on the struggle by Arabic women for…
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Ann SkeltonFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Looi van Kessel on the Annie Romein-Verschoor Lecture: ‘International Women’s Day is important for everyone’
Every year, Leiden University hosts the Annie Romein-Verschoor Lecture to mark International Women’s Day. This year, historian Nadia Bouras will speak about academic freedom, class and being a woman in academia. And that is just as relevant to men, says lecturer and organiser Looi van Kessel.
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Jenneke EversFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Honorary doctorate for child rights activist Graça Machel
Mozambican politician and child rights activist Graça Machel will receive an honorary doctorate from Leiden University for her commitment to the rights of women and children in Africa and elsewhere. She will be awarded the honorary doctorate on the Dies Natalis, the University’s foundation day, on 8…
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Ellen GijselaarFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Unequal academic freedom: women’s expertise more likely to be questioned
Nadia Bouras will give the Annie Romein-Verschoor Lecture on 6 March. She will call for academic freedom for everyone.
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Dan SaxonFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Over a third of Leiden’s professors are women, just above national level
The proportion of female professors at Dutch universities is increasing, but at a modest rate. At 34.2%, Leiden University is in the top three. These are the results of the Women Professors Monitor for 2025.
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Inclusion on International Women’s Day: pulling together for structural change
How do you achieve the structural change needed for a more inclusive university community? What challenges do female staff face in their careers and what does it take to be a woman in a leadership role? This is what over 40 female staff members from the university discussed on International Women’s…
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Belittling and threats are part of everyday life for outspoken women
In a fiery Annie Romein-Verschoor lecture, Sylvana Simons opened up about her experiences as a woman in politics. The leader of the BIJ1 party is regularly the subject of belittling comments and threats. Writer Aafke Romeijn, who reflected on the Simons’ lecture, has also been threatened frequently…
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Jet LieskerFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Hans FrankenFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Hans-Martien ten NapelFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Li-Ru HsuFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Ton LiefaardFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Lianne BaarsFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Karla Paola Cabrera AcuñaFaculty of Humanities
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Rebecca Naous
Faculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Kate BrackneyFaculty of Humanities
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Eva BaudichauFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Caroline ArchambaultFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Irene HadiprayitnoFaculty of Humanities
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Anna SmuldersFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Christina Pasvanti GkiokaFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Child rights activist Graça Machel speaks in Leiden on justice between generations
Mozambican politician and child rights activist Graça Machel speaks October 27 at Leiden University about her work.
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Joana CookFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Climate activist Aniek Moonen to give Annie Romein-Verschoor Lecture
Every year Leiden University holds the Annie Romein-Verschoor Lecture on or around International Women’s Day on 8 March.
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Four famous alumni introduce their favourite films at Leiden International Film Festival
From a powerful documentary to a heartwarming classic: four Leiden alumni have chosen their favourite films and will introduce them at Leiden International Film Festival.
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Henning LahmannFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Carolina Lisboa PintoFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Letizia Lo GiaccoFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid