AtGender Information

ATGENDER, The European Association for Gender Research, Education and Documentation is a broad association for academics, practitioners, activists and institutions in the field of Women’s and Gender Studies, Feminist Research, women’s rights, gender equality and diversity. The association constitutes a permanent structure for the growing field of knowledge and practice in Europe. The purpose of this association is: To provide a professional association for academics in the interdisciplinary field of Women’s and Gender Studies, Feminist Research and professionals that promote women’s rights, gender equality and diversity in Europe. To advance and disseminate the knowledge and experience from the field of Women’s and Gender Studies, Feminist Research, women’s rights, gender equality and diversity in Europe and beyond. To develop and support international cooperation in Women’s and Gender Studies and Feminist Research in Europe and beyond. To support and sustain the institutionalization of Women’s and Gender Studies and Feminist Research. To support the development of education and training programs in Women’s and Gender Studies, Feminist Research, women’s rights, gender equality, and diversity. To strengthen the visibility of the field of Women’s and Gender Studies and Feminist Research vis-à-vis national, regional, and European funding agencies for research and education. To foster exchange and cooperation between the academic community and women’s organisations, women’s documentation centers and libraries, policymakers and NGOs in the field of women’s rights, gender equality and diversity, and ambassadors for diversity in profit and non-profit organizations. To support students and young researchers with an interest in Women’s and Gender Studies and Feminist Research.