Institute of Gender Studies, University of Guyana

INVITATION: Film Screening and Discussion on Sunday January 25,2026 from 11am-1pm via Zoom
Join the discussion: engage, learn or contribute.
We look forward to seeing you!
Register : https://tinyurl.com/OurMenopausefilmshowingJan2026

As we come to the end of the year and the beginning of another, we wish to express our gratitude for your support, collaboration and engagement with us. May your 2026 be filled with care, grace, community building and solidarity.

Best wishes!

The Institute for Gender Studies invites you to participate in its seminar and zine-making session titled “A Call to Action: Ending Digital Violence Against Women and Girls.” This session forms part of our observation of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and aims to raise awareness, inspire dialogue, and equip participants with creative tools to advocate for safer digital spaces.

Come out to engage, reflect, and contribute meaningfully to this global movement.

📍 Venue: Education Lecture Theatre
📅 Date: Wednesday, 10 December 2025
⏰ Time: 1:00 pm

To confirm your participation, please register here:
Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelB2vnWBj0s1vDTUjmq3BVC_nQpmkt4pUb5uo8_No8dBbMDQ/viewform

*🎄UGFEM DONATION DRIVE🎄*
Hello Everyone,
For the sixth consecutive year, UGFEM is hosting a donation drive where proceeds will go to the children of the Anjuman Orphanage in New Amsterdam Berbice.
This year we will be donating essential care and hygiene items in efforts to promote dignity, equity and confidence. We are kindly requesting donations from you the public in helping us to bring this to light.

*_Drop-off Locations:_*
- Institute of Gender Studies Building, Turkeyen Campus
Contact # 623-0305
- ⁠Georgetown - Contact Ms. Lall (6005015)
- ⁠East Bank Demerara - Contact Ms. Nicholson (6422166)
Donation Closes: December 10, 2025.

You are Invited!

As part of the global observance of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence, the Women and Gender Equality Commission, in collaboration with the University of Guyana’s Institute of Gender Studies and the Civil Society National Reference Group, invites you to a special film viewing of “Pray the Devil Back to Hell.”

Date: 2 December 2025
Time: 17:30 hrs
Venue: Education Lecture Theatre, Turkeyen Campus

The link for registration is https://forms.gle/4EWvmx8CdUVf5L9SA.

Please join us at the Institute of Gender Studies, in collaboration with the Justice Education Society (JES), for a guest lecture presentation by Canadian Chief Judge Melissa Gillespie on the topic; 'De-sensitizing Justice: Trauma-informed approaches through gender and culture.'

Date: Wednesday, 29 October, 2025
Time: 4:30pm
Venue: Room 1 in the College of Behavioural Sciences and Research (CoBRES) building, Turkeyen Campus.
Or join via Zoom: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HCNygmMrT02pQXgj-94wrA #/registration
Webinar ID: 928 5281 5436
Passcode: IGS2025

Call for Participants: SRHR workshop and Cervical Cancer Screenings in Berbice (Tain Campus)

In recognition of the 30th anniversary of the passing of the Medical Termination of the Pregnancy Act (MToPA), the University of Guyana's Institute of Gender Studies in collaboration with the Guyana Responsible Parenthood Association (GRPA) and the Women and Gender Equality Commission (WGEC) are hosting a workshop and free screening service.

Join us on November 1, 2025 from 9am in the auditorium of the University of Guyana's Berbice Campus to engage in reflective discussions and access cervical cancer screenings and other tests in recognition of Cancer Awareness month.

This event will take place in-person and will feature large and small group discussions and interactive sessions. Open to all persons in the Berbice area and beyond.

Use this link to register:
https://forms.gle/AQydcMonCrcgqkmW6

Please join us as we collaborate with Ms. Stella Odie-Ali to launch her book, titled - Reflections: A Guyanese Story.

Born in British Guiana to parents who were both descendants of slaves and indentured servants, this biracial octogenarian reflects on her life as the country undergoes various political, social and economic changes and how these changes impacted her life. Simultaneously, she tells of the love and support of her parents and family as she faces racism, spousal abuse and of her own introspection and determination to rise above her challenges. In this regard, she hopes that similar victims of domestic violence would learn and benefit from her experiences.

Join us in person:
Date: Friday, October 24,2025
Venue: Education Lecture Theatre, Turkeyen Campus
Time: 10:00 Hrs.

Or Via Zoom link below:
https://zoom.us/j/95778788581?pwd=stvpoI7AurNf2aue9ua6d2jpAJL1Qa.1

Please RSVP by giving us a call or sending a WhatsApp message to telephone # 623-0305

On Tuesday, August 19,2025 UG's Centre for Communication Studies and Institute of Gender Studies collaborated with Women and Gender Equality Commission and Guyana Press Association to host its inaugural Media Prize Ceremony in recognition of the outstanding work of local journalists. Prizes were awarded to journalists Khadidja Ba, Miranda LaRose and Danielle Swain whose winning submissions intersects with, and places special emphasis on gender in Guyana.

"You are invited to "Writing from the Archives" on Wednesday 30th July, 2025 at 1:30pm. This event will include the launch of the Digital collection of items used in research for Coolie Woman: The Odyssey of Indenture by Gaiutra Bahadur. The event is hosted by the University of Guyana's Institute for Gender Studies and the Guyana Gender Hub.

The event will be on Zoom:
Topic: Launch of Coolie Woman Digital Archive
Time: Jul 30, 2025 01:30 PM La Paz
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/93187905716?pwd=qdDsYPchv0yXWm7gVJ1sTqdpsbtmtp.1

The Digital collection is available at https://dloc.com/collections/guyanagenderhubgdb

Please feel free to share this invitation with others.