Gender and Diplomacy



Overview

This multidisciplinary event provides participants with regional and global knowledge to not only begin but also enhance their expertise and learning in gender and diplomacy.

This will be presented not only from a historical perspective and in terms of women’s entry into the diplomatic service and their direct impact within the institution at large, but it will also be a deep dive analysis into the role of women within the practice of 21st century diplomacy – examining in depth their role, impact, promotional advancements, posting in war torn regions and their success rate in Ambassadorial posting. There will be strong comparative analysis in all these avenues of analysis and insight between countries across regional blocs and international systems.

Please note: this event will close to enrolments at 23:59 UTC on 5 March 2024.

Programme details

All times UTC (GMT)

10am
Gender and Diplomacy

Part I: Here we will look at Gender and Diplomacy not only from a historical perspective and in terms of women’s entry into the diplomatic service and their direct impact within the institution at large; but also a deep dive analysis into the role of women within the practice of 21st century diplomacy; examining in depth their role, impact, promotional advancements, posting in war-torn regions and their success rate in Ambassadorial posting.

11.15am  
Break

11.45am
Gender and Diplomacy

Part II: There will be strong comparative analysis in all these avenues of analysis and insight between countries across regional blocs and international systems. Analysing and comparing the role of women in the diplomatic service within Ministries of Foreign Affairs Worldwide. Policy Recommendations will also be presented to cover a wide, varied and distinct challenges facing Foreign Ministries in terms of Gender Equality and Equity.

1pm
End of day

Fees

Description Costs
Course Fee £55.00

Funding

If you are in receipt of a UK state benefit or are a full-time student in the UK you may be eligible for a reduction of 50% of tuition fees.

Concessionary fees for short courses

Tutor

Dr Jennifer Cassidy

Dr Jennifer A. Cassidy is a diplomatic scholar at the University of Oxford, where she lectures on Diplomacy and International Law, Digital Diplomacy, and Gender and Diplomacy. Her PhD (2017) from the University of Oxford focused on the emerging discipline of Digital Diplomacy, with a specific focus on the changing nature of digital diplomatic signalling and online strategic narratives during times of political crisis. Jennifer produced the first edited volume on Gender and Diplomacy: Theory and Practice (Routledge). Prior to teaching, Jennifer served as a diplomatic attaché to Ireland's Permanent Mission to the United Nations (New York), European External Action Service to the Kingdom of Cambodia, and Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Headquarters during the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Jennifer also contributes regularly to media commentary, including the BBC, Sky News, ABC Australia and The Irish Times.

Application

Please use the 'Book' button on this page. Alternatively, please contact us to obtain an application form. 

IT requirements

This event will take place via Zoom. Joining instructions will be sent out prior to the start date. We recommend that you join the session at least 10-15 minutes prior to the start time – just as you might arrive a bit early at our lecture theatre for an in-person event.

Please note that this course will not be recorded.

Terms & conditions for applicants and students

Information on financial support