The Future of Foreign Policy Is Feminist (09/25/24)
Join us for a Panel Discussion with Dr. Sonja Kreibich, Consul General of Germany to the New England States, and Kristina Lunz, Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director of the Centre for Feminist Foreign Policy, and author of the 2022 bestseller The Future of Foreign Policy Is Feminist. Moderated by Sandra McEvoy Clinical Associate Professor of Political Science and Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies at Boston University.
What Is a Feminist Foreign Policy? Why Do We Need It?
Wednesday, September 25 • 2 to 3:30 PM
Pardee School of Global Studies, 121 Bay State Road
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On 1 March 2023, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock presented Germany’s first-ever Guidelines for a Feminist Foreign Policy. Safeguarding the rights of women and marginalized group, representation, and access to resources have since become a cornerstone of German foreign policy.
Kristina Lunz will read a brief excerpt from her book and explain the concept of a “feminist foreign policy.” Consul General Sonja Kreibich will share from her experience implementing the Guidelines.
A Reception & Book-signing will follow the discussion. Free copies of Kristina’s book will be given to the first 25 people to register (BU affiliates only). You must attend the event to receive your book!
The Future of Foreign Policy Is Feminist
A Panel Discussion with Sonja Kreibich & Kristina Lunz • Wednesday, September 25, 2 to 3:30 PM • Pardee School of Global Studies, 121 Bay State Road
About the Speakers
Kristina Lunz is an award-winning entrepreneur, award-winning activist and bestselling author. She is CEO of the Center for Feminist Foreign Policy (CFFP), which she co-founded in 2018. In February 2019, she was named among the “30 under 30” by Forbes (Europe and DACH). She is a Young Leader of Atlantik-Brücke, Ashoka Fellow, BMW Foundation Responsible Leader, Handelsblatt/BCG ”Vordenker*innen 2020” and was one of Focus magazine’s “100 Women of the Year 2020”. She was also a member of the Advisory Group of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s Goalkeepers Initiative on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals from 2022 to 2024. In May 2024, she received the German Start-Up Award as “Impact Entrepreneur 2024”.
Dr. Sonja Kreibich is a German career diplomat, currently serving as Germany’s Consul General to the New England States. Her earlier postings include three years as Gender and Human Rights Expert at Germany’s Mission to the UN in New York.