Ending Violence Against Women*

The UN campaign “Orange The World” takes place annually between November 25th, the "International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women", and December 10th, the "International Human Rights Day". During the entire period, TU Wien raises orange flags for 16 days.

Online Talk "Who Gets to Feel Safe? Who Gets to Speak Up?" with Dr. Bontu Lucie Guschke

When: Thursday, November 27, 2025, 1:00 p.m.

Location: Zoom (Link: https://univienna.zoom.us/j/68349852574?pwd=HlQroqAtnAmr9OqX9sMuTJl74lvyee.1, opens an external URL in a new window)

Language: English (with German Subtitles)

A woman looks to the side and smiles.

© Bontu Guschke

About the speaker: Dr. Bontu Lucie Guschke, opens an external URL in a new window is a speaker, facilitator, and consultant in anti-discrimination and diversity work. Her work is based on intersectional feminist approaches and focuses on anti-racism, gender equality, and LGBTQIA+ inclusion.

Content description:

The focus of the talk is an intersectional examination of sexism and sexual harassment in the university context. In particular, Bontu Guschke explores the interplay between sexism and racism. The talk highlights how discrimination and harassment can be recognized and effectively addressed from an intersectional perspective on various levels – in gender equality work, among staff, and among students. From an organizational point of view, it specifically sheds light on structures, dynamics, and possible courses of action.

The moderator will be African studies scholar, author, and trainer Josephine Apraku, opens an external URL in a new window.

The online talk is organized by the Gender-Based Violence Working Group of the inter-university network Gender Platform, opens an external URL in a new window.

During the talk, we ask that you approach the topic with sensitivity, show consideration towards the contributors and participants, and be mindful of your own boundaries and those of others. Matthäa Ritter-Wurnig will be available as an awareness contact person during the event and until 3:30 p.m. She is a colleague at the Coordination Office for Gender Equality, Diversity, and Accessibility at BOKU University. This service is intended for individuals who need personal exchange beyond the event. As an awareness contact person, Ms Ritter-Wurnig adheres to the principles of victim-centredness, confidentiality and sensitivity. She can be reached at the following email address: matthaea.ritter-wurnig@boku.ac.at

Concert „Stimmen der Frauen“

Two women are sitting next to each other and smiling at the camera.

© Miguel Rolo

When: Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
Where: Festsaal at TU Wien

In this concert, soprano Elvire de Paiva e Pona and pianist Joana Rolo will perform pieces written exclusively by female composers. Their programme showcases the diversity and originality of female creativity, opening up new perspectives on musical forms of expression that go beyond the established canon. By doing so, they are making a valuable contribution to raising the profile of women in music, giving their artistic legacy the stage it deserves.

Admission to this event is free. No registration is required.