ISS Community Cafe - Queering International Development

• Date: 19 June 17:30 - 19:30
• Location: Elsewhere The Hague - International Institute of Social Studies of Erasmus University Rotterdam

Join us for an evening of science and conversation at our Community Cafe! Grab a cup of a cup of coffee or tea, settle in, and get ready to delve into the latest in the social sciences. This event is designed for anyone interested in science to engage in meaningful yet down-to-earth discussions and connect with social scientists and experts.

Our unique identities colour our lived experiences. Social scientists are often encouraged to exercise critical self-awareness to balance different perspectives in their research, but we don’t often hear much about researchers themselves. For example, what is it like to work as a queer social scientist in the field of international development? Is international development conducted through a heteronormative lens? And what are some of the challenges queer social scientists face in finding community and working with civil society?

In honour of Pride Month, our panellists Dr Elissaios Papyrakis (ISS Erasmus) and Dr Naomi van Stapele (The Hague University of Applied Sciences) will highlight stories of their research experiences and projects geared toward LGBTQIA+ youth. We will also open the floor for you to pose questions directly to our panel. With this event, we aim to highlight queer projects and perspectives within the humanitarian arena, and build bonds of mutual recognition between practitioners and allies in international development.

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