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.

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

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