Sexism and Racism in Politics: An Introduction
28 May 2026
On the 28th of May 2026, Amazone, Université des femmes and RoSa are organizing a study day on sexism and racism in politics, with the support of the Institute for
Intersectionality
April 26: International Lesbian Visibility Day
26 April 2026
April 26: International Lesbian Visibility Day A Political Date, A History of Movement Lesbian Visibility Day was originally created on the 2nd of October 1982 in Canada by Québécois lesbians.
March 31st: International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV)
31 March 2026
On March 31st, we celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV). On this day, trans people around the world are celebrated, awareness is raised, and their place in society is
21 March: International Day against Racism and Discrimination
20 March 2026
The 21st of March marks the International Day against Racism and Discrimination. A day to reflect on the injustices that affect millions of people every day, and which weigh even
International Women’s Day 2026: This is what’s happening in Belgium
3 March 2026
Sunday the 8th of March is International Women’s Day. Across the world, this day is marked by events and initiatives highlighting gender inequalities and promoting women’s rights. In Belgium, a
Ageism: discrimination based on age
30 January 2026
Too technophobic, too slow, or too expensive. These are just a few of the stereotypes that older people in our society are confronted with. Ageism is a form of discrimination
November 11: Day of Feminism
10 November 2025
In Belgium, November 11 is traditionally linked to the end of the First World War. But did you know that, alongside Armistice Day, this date also carries an important feminist
Fatphobia: What Our Bodies Reveal About Social Injustices
22 September 2025
When our Body Becomes an Obstacle: Fatphobia, Discrimination, and Aesthetic Norms In our society, various norms surrounding appearance exert constant pressure on those who deviate from them. One of the
The Price of Patriarchy: Economic Violence and Gender Inequality
4 August 2025
When money becomes a weapon in relationships Economic violence is a quiet yet powerful form of control: it traps, impoverishes, prevents escape, and gradually isolates. In far too many heterosexual
The Pension Gap: New Measures Extra Detrimental to Women
14 July 2025
The Study Committee on Aging recently published some alarming figures regarding the new pension reform. In its current form, the new measures would systematically widen the pension gap between men