Lila Abu-Lughod Reviews New Books on Palestinian Diaspora
Lila Abu-Lughod, co-director of CSSD working group Religion and the Global Framing of Gender Violence, shares her thoughts on two new books in the publication Public Books.
Lila Abu-Lughod, Joseph L. Buttenwieser Professor of Social Science and co-director of CSSD working group Religion and the Global Framing of Gender Violence, has shared a piece in the publication Public Books. In her contribution she reviews two books about being part of the Palestinian Diaspora. The piece is entitled, “Moods of Betrayal in the Story of Palestine,” and reviews the work of two Palestinian authors, Reja-e Busailah and Hala Alyan.
The full review of both books can be read here.
Professor Inga Winkler Speaks at UN Event on Menstrual Health
Menstrual Health and Gender Justice working group director Inga Winkler speaks on individual experiences with menstruation around the globe.
Inga Winkler, director of the CSSD working group Menstrual Health and Gender Justice, spoke at a UN panel discussion hosted by Simavi and WSSCC on July 11th. In her talk Dr. Winkler addressed the many ways people are affected by menstruation as well as how menstruation impacts sustainable development goals.
During the panel she stressed the importance of including women and girls of diverse backgrounds in the conversation in order to truly understand how culture and religion affect menstrual practices. A full recap of the talk can be read here.
Inga Winkler to speak at UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
Director of CSSD working group Menstrual Health and Gender Justice to discuss opportunities to advocate for menstrual health with panelists from Kenya and Bangladesh.
Dr. Inga Winkler, Director of newly-launched CSSD working group Menstrual Health and Gender Justice, will speak on a panel titled "Putting Menstrual Health on the 2030 Agenda" at a side event of the 2018 United Nations' High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development.
This panel discussion, with Irene Gai (Programme Coordinator, Kenya Water for Health) and Mahbuba Kumkum (Programme Manager Ritu at Simavi, Bangladesh) will take place on July 11, 2018 at 10am at the Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza, 1 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017, and will be moderated by Hilda Alberda (Director PMEL, Menstrual Health Expert at Simavi, The Netherlands).
A live stream of the event will be available here.
