Ford institute for Human Security Anniversary Event

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Conference
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Kristina Wilfore
Date: 
Monday, October 23, 2023 - 12:00 to 17:00
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As Scheduled
Location: 
University Club, Ballroom B University of Pittsburgh
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The Ford Institute for Human Security is celebrating its 20th anniversary with the launch of a new research program focused on online violence against women in politics. The Keynote is by Kristina Wilfore, the co-founder of #ShePersisted, focusing on curtailing gendered discrimination: Women's Political Leadership in an Era of Social Media. Following this will be a panel with Dhanaraj Thakur, research director for the Center of Democracy and Technology, alongside Erdem Yörük, director for the Center for Computational Social Sciences with Koç University.

Lunch with be provided to registered attendants!

To Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdLadWTJ5SBlQ23N5IG9PioB_T8hNOD...

UCIS Unit: 
Center for Latin American Studies
Global Studies Center
Is Event Already in University Calendar?: 
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