366 search results for “women s rights” in the Student website
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How can we make unacceptable behaviour a man’s issue?
During Consent is Key Week, we’re exploring ways to eliminate sexual violence within our university community. We spoke to Assistant Professor Mischa Dekker, who specialises in gender-related violence, about how to prevent unacceptable behaviour among students and staff.
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[s]TATTOO studio at Gorlaeus
Pop-up art studio
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Mensenrechten overal anders geïnterpreteerd. Hoe kan dat?
Hoe kan het dat universele mensenrechten wereldwijd niet hetzelfde in de praktijk worden gebracht?
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Saturday's Study Abroad Fair
Saturday's Study Abroad fair in Leiden is the ideal place to gather information about going abroad during your studies, or being an international student at Leiden University. And enjoy it all with a free cup of coffee or tea, and maybe even a delicious slice of pizza.
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Evelien WalhoutFaculty of Humanities
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Eric CezneAfrika-Studiecentrum
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Elias Tissandier-NasomFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Bernardo Ribeiro de AlmeidaFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Marijana SarafFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Endri Mykaj
Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Lisa HarmsFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Matthew CanfieldFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Simona FlorescuFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Dominique Rocha Mattos
Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Esther UiterweerdFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Marieke BaldeeFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Sofia de JongFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Politics and Governance: Shape tomorrow’s decisions
The bachelor's programmes at the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs, based in the city of international cooperation and politics – The Hague – prepare you for a future in governance, leadership, and diplomacy. In the administrative heart of the Netherlands, you will learn to tackle the challenges…
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Psychology Master's Kick Off 27 August 2026
Study information
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Sylvana Simons to give Annie Romein-Verschoor Lecture
Every year on or around International Women’s Day on 8 March, Leiden University holds its Annie Romein-Verschoor Lecture. This year’s lecture will be given by Sylvana Simons, MP and leader and parliamentary chair of the BIJ1 party. What does International Women’s Day mean to her and which challenges…
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‘Sometimes choosing a different path can take you further’
On International Women's Day (8 March) we take time to consider female emancipation and participation. What does this day mean for Leiden University, and how does it tie in with our aim of becoming more diverse and inclusive? We talked about these issues with Annetje Ottow, who recently became the…
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A quick call with Nadine Akkerman about the Annie Romein-Verschoor Lecture: ‘I feel a connection with Annie’
Each year on or around International Women’s Day, the university hosts the Annie Romein-Verschoor Lecture. You are welcome to attend − even if you wouldn't call yourself a feminist, says professor and organiser Nadine Akkerman. ‘You get the best discussions with a diverse audience.’
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UN Special Rapporteur visits Leiden: ‘Suspend the supply of arms to the warring parties’
Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur for human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories, visited Leiden Law School on 8 December within the scope of International Human Rights Day.
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Omer Yalcin
Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Jayne Huckerby
Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Sanjay Sethi
Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Emil Babayan
Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Priscilla YoviaFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Widya TuslianFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Fachrizal AfandiFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Fadhilatul HikmahFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Robert OkelloFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Laila QhistinaFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Anton CahyadiFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Vera Wheni SetijawatiFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Katherine Watson
Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Hertasning IchlasFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Tody UtamaFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Michael LiuFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Andika PutraFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Paola D'anello PeraltaFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Psychology Connected over gender differences: 'More research done on extraterrestrial life than the female body'
In medical and psychological sciences, little research has been specifically conducted on women. Hormonal fluctuations were considered too intricate. Yes, research into sex and gender differences is complex, acknowledge neuroscientists Ellen de Bruijn and Lara Wierenga, but that’s precisely why it's…
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What are we defending? Steven Pinker on the core values of NATO and the Enlightenment
NATO not only safeguards our security and stability, but also defends Enlightenment principles, promoting prosperity, health and freedom. This is what eminent psychologist and thinker Steven Pinker argued to a packed Great Auditorium.
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Prepared for pain? The impact of the nocebo effect on people with chronic pain
People who have negative expectations about a treatment actually experience more pain. Merve Karacaoglu discovered in her PhD research that anxious and pessimistic individuals are particularly susceptible to this nocebo effect. However, this sensitivity comes with a silver lining.
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Grotius Dialogue: The U.S. - China Competition and the Law of the Sea
Grotius Dialogue
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Opening of the Academic Year: ‘Our university world knows no borders’
The theme of the opening of this year’s academic year was peace and justice. With the climate crisis and the war in Ukraine, these are turbulent times. During the ceremony those present reflected on what the academic community and universities can mean in times of crisis and conflict.
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Opening and closing times on King's Day and Liberation Day
Facility, Organisation
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‘Heart rate and skin conductance predict romantic attraction’
Synchronised heart rates and skin conductance tell us that people are attracted to each other. This explains why we feel a romantic ‘click’ with some people and not with others. This is the result of research by psychologist Eliska Prochazkova from the Leiden Institute for Brain and Recognition, which…
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Burying Hester Bijl’s valedictory lecture: how a joke became a tradition
The valedictory lecture of former rector magnificus Hester Bijl was buried on Tuesday 12 May in the garden of the Kamerlingh Onnes Building (KOG). Where did this young, and slightly eccentric, university tradition come from?