ANU Circle for Gender Equity and Diversity Learning Community are hosting a panel discussion on Women in the Middle East to discuss gender roles and women’s rights in society and politics across the region.

Speakers: 

Jacqueline Sutton's PhD at the ANU is on women journalists in Iraq and Afghanistan, and she has worked considerably in the Middle East with the United Nations. 

Huda Al-Tamimi is a lecturer and convenor of the Arabic program at CAIS, and her research includes a study of the changing role of women in Iraqi politics.

Dr Zahra Taheri is a lecturer in Persian Studies at CAIS and her focus is on Iranian women. 

The night will feature short presentations by each of the speakers, followed by questions. Come along for some great discussion and as always, free sushi. 

Sponsored and supported by the ANU Gender Institute.