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The Importance of International Women’s Day: ‘Gender equality worldwide is nowhere to be found’ News - 8 March 2022
On 8 March, International Women’s Day, equal opportunities for women worldwide, empowerment, and gender equality take centre stage. This day has been celebrated in the Netherlands since 1912, usually centring around a specific theme. This year’s theme: solidarity, the power for change.

Empowering Women in Teaching and Research Event - 29 April 2024
Speed mentoring event

The right diagnosis and faster for women with heart problems News - 27 February 2024
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.

Leiden Classics: Leiden University’s first women students News - 18 February 2014
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…

Orange the World: Visible and invisible violence against women News - 1 December 2022
On 25 November, the global 16-day campaign 'Orange the World' against violence against women and girls started. Leiden University will also be paying attention to this campaign. On Friday 9 December, Renate van der Zee and Marieke Liem will give a lecture at the Campus The Hague (Spanish Steps, Wijnhaven)…

Lecture on 'Visible and invisible violence against women' by Marieke Liem and Renate van der Zee News - 12 December 2022
On Friday 9 December, Renate van der Zee and professor Marieke Liem held a lecture on 'Visible and invisible violence against women' at the Campus The Hague.

Workshop 'Localizing the Women Peace & Security Agenda Across Multiple Governance Challenges' Event - 26 January 2023
Workshop

University to raise orange flag against violence against women Announcement - 22 November 2022

Climate activist Aniek Moonen to give Annie Romein-Verschoor Lecture News - 23 February 2023
Every year Leiden University holds the Annie Romein-Verschoor Lecture on or around International Women’s Day on 8 March.

Call for Papers: Localizing the Women Peace & Security Agenda Across Multiple Governance Challenges News - 18 July 2022
Hybrid Workshop: In person and online on 26 – 27 January 2023.

Belittling and threats are part of everyday life for outspoken women News - 14 March 2022
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…