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CfP: Political theory of LGBTQ migrants and refugees - November 30, 2018, University of Ottawa

21.09.2018

LGBTQ migration, and the treatment of LGBTQ migrants and refugees, raise several ethical and political theoretical questions that are distinct from the general questions of migration. The current migration flows, immigration and admission policies, as well as modes of integration, are all affected by different notions – and expectations – of a person’s sexual and gender identity. On the one hand, LGBTQ migrants and refugees are among the most vulnerable groups in global migration movements; on the other, the movement of affluent LGBTQ persons within western cities and metropoles tells a very different story about LGBTQ migration. Click here for more information This workshop brings together political philosophers, ethicists and other experts on migration to discuss the political theoretical challenges of global migration and refugee movements with a specific focus on LGBTQ perspective Click here for more information

UK Government lagging behind in making budgets work for women

21.09.2018

The Women’s Budget Group will urge the UK Government to follow the example of the Scottish Government in analysing economic policies for their equality impact at a meeting at City Hall. The Scottish Government has established the Equality Budget Advisory Group to ensure that equality and human rights are considered when budgetary decisions are made. Dr Angela O’Hagan, a member of the Women’s Budget Group management committee and formerly Convenor of the Scottish Women’s Budget Group has been appointed as EBAG’s first external chair. Click here for more information