The in-depth conversation will be followed by a Q&A session. The discussion will look at various aspects of intersectionality \u2013 from the Vienna Tribunal to the freedom of belief and religion. Also, the use of intersectionality by the CEDAW Committee and the Committee on the Rights of the Child in relation to economically disadvantaged girls and women will be discussed, focusing on the need to increase the Committees\u2019 effectiveness to reduce income and wealth inequalities.<\/p>\n

The event is hosted at Kellogg College, University of Oxford and will be moderated by Anna Arutshyan, director of the Women\u2019s Solidarity Fund.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Panelists<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Alda Facio<\/strong><\/p>\n

Costa Rican feminist jurist; Former Member of UN Working Group on Discrimination Against Women and Girls; Founder of Women\u2019s Human Rights Institute<\/p>\n

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Dr. Amanda Dale<\/strong><\/p>\n

Feminist Activist; Faculty, Women\u2019s Human Rights Institute; Research Fellow, Human Rights Research, Education Centre, University of Ottawa<\/p>\n

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Prof Emerita Geraldine Van Bueren KC<\/strong><\/p>\n

Professor Emerita Queen Mary University of London; Member of Doughty Street Chambers; Visiting Fellow at Kellogg College, University of Oxford<\/p>\n

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Prof Nazila Ghanea<\/strong><\/p>\n

Professor in International Human Rights Law; Fellow at Kellogg College; UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief<\/p>\n

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Moderator<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Anna Arutshyan<\/strong><\/p>\n

Director, Women\u2019s Solidarity Fund<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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