DEI News

The BCDSS recognises linguistic diversity as a fundamental reality of international scholarship and treats it as a core part of its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) commitment. This is why we have developed a dedicated Language Policy that challenges the dominance of British and American English as the only accepted standards of academic writing.

On the International Day of Education (24 January), the Bonn Center for Dependency and Slavery Studies highlights how inclusion and accessibility shape teaching, research, and academic life. Through its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion framework (DEI), the BCDSS works to ensure that everyone can learn, participate, and thrive.

Congratulations to David Brandon Smith, who is the first one to complete the DEI Certificate offered by the BCDSS. 

This workshop is part of a two-day event series jointly organized by the Bonn Center for Dependency and Slavery Studies (BCDSS) and the Center for Development Research (ZEF) at the University of Bonn. The "Islamic Feminisms and Dependency" workshop delves into the intersection of gender, war, and modern Arabic literature, with a focus on Islamic feminism and highlights Prof. Cooke's exploration of "multiple critique" within Islamic feminism, relevant to asymmetrical dependency research. Pre-circulated readings include excerpts from "Women Claim Islam" and an article on "Hijab Activism." Discussions and a coffee break are included in the program. In essence, the workshop initiates discussions on the relationship between Islamic feminist thought, intersectionality, and asymmetrical dependency research. Thursday, March 7, 2024 I 13:00 – 16.30 CET Bonner Universitätsforum, Heussallee 18-24, 53113 Bonn (with hybrid option).

We're kindly inviting you to our event co-organized with the Equal Opportunity and Diversity Unit.

Today, at International Women's Day, we celebrate the countless women who have fought tirelessly for Equality, Justice and Freedom.