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11th April 2011

Papers call for July conference on psychology of women

The conference, from 13-15 July 2011 at Cumberland Lodge in Windsor, is focusing on topics including feminism and the psychosocial, feminism and innovative methods and feminist reflections on evidence-based practice.

Keynote speakers include Professor Jan Burns from Canterbury Christ Church University, Professor Michelle Fine from City University of New York and Dr Gail Lewis from the Open University.

The date for submissions is 30 April and the conference welcomes submissions on themes including: gender, mental health, women’s health, feminist theory, masculinities, sexualities, qualitative and innovative methodologies, disability, culture and racism. All will be peer reviewed.

For further information and details about registration see www.bps.org.uk/pows2011, call Ruth Raven at BPS conference office on 0116 252 9555 or e-mail powsconference@bps.org.uk


25th March 2014

Northamptonshire domestic violence refuges reprieved until September 2014

The planned closure of refuges that protect female domestic abuse victims in Northamptonshire has been halted

25th March 2014

CSW calls for a stand-alone goal on gender equality and womens rights

Over the last two weeks, women have been defending their rights at the United Nations 58th Commission on the Status of Women

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