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The birth of transnational feminism responded to an urgent need to bridge feminist endeavors across boundaries of identity and geography under neo-liberal market globalization. The plenary speakers argue that transformational built on a foundation of transnational feminism is essential to the women’s wellbeing internationally.  They will discuss models of transnational feminist activism and pedagogies that…

This plenary of international scholars will examine the development and transformations that Equality Public Policies have introduced in the field of citizenship, gender relations and education in Spain. From its beginnings in the 80s, the young Spanish democracy developed policies that supported gender equality as a consubstantial part of democracy. The speakers will first analyze…

Soffa Lecture and 4W Keynote: Vandana Shiva ~ “Women Lead the Way: From violence to Non violence, from greed to sharing, from hate to love.” Registration is requested but not required for the Shiva lecture.A Gerda Lerner Film and director’s talk: “Why Women Need to Climb Mountains” a film by Vandana Shiva Time magazine environmental hero…

Vandana Shiva, Ph.D., an internationally recognized activist in agriculture, gender, property rights and environment, will present the keynote address for the three-day 2017 4W Summit on Women, Gender and Well-being. Her talk, “Women Lead the Way: From Violence to Non-Violence, from Greed to Sharing, From Hate to Love,” at 4 p.m. April 27 is also…

Schedule 3:00 – 3:05 PM: Welcome and Introduction 3:05-4:20 PM: Research talks by UW-Madison faculty and researchers Neil Stenhouse, Life Sciences Communication Ankur Desai, Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences Monica Turner, Zoology Andrea Hicks, Civil & Environmental Engineering Jim Kossin, Space Science & Engineering Center 4:30-5:30 PM: Keynote Lecture by Prof. Josh Lawler, University of Washington Many species…