International Conference on Gender and Migration: Critical Issues and Policy Implications (Web)

Time: 11-13th May 2013
Location: Turkey
Deadline: 22nd February 2013

Irrespective of the causes of migration, there are a combination of factors that may play out differently for men and women at every stage of the migration cycle. While in many cases migration can improve the conditions of women’s life by providing more income and social status, in other cases – especially if they are irregular migrants – they may also face abuse and discrimination. Approaches that link theory, policy and practice are needed in the global policy agenda to address the gender equality concerns in the migration context. This international conference invites expert contributions on the following areas:

• Transnationalism, diasporas and gender; Gender and labour migration; Gender-based violence and forced migration; Migration and gender in the media; Healthcare and migrant women; Gender and migrant family relations; Gendered experiences in Turkish migration.

Contact
Beyza Ataci
London Centre for Social Studies
227/228 Strand, WC2R 1BE, UK
Email: b.ataci@socialstudies.org.uk
Visit the website at http://www.socialstudies.org.uk

Source: H-WOMEN@H-NET.MSU.EDU