Gender, Masculinities and Peacebuilding: Joint Book Launch

On 19 June 2024, the Chair hosted hosted a joint book launch of two groundbreaking volumes at Ulster University.

• The Routledge Handbook of Masculinities, Conflict, and Peacebuilding. Edited By Henri Myrttinen, Chloé Lewis, Heleen Touquet, Philipp Schulz, Farooq Yousaf, Elizabeth Laruni.
• Masculinities and Queer Perspectives in Transitional Justice. Edited By Philipp Schulz, Brandon Hamber and Heleen Touquet.

This event celebrated the culmination of years of research exploring how gender, particularly masculinities and queer identities, influences contexts of violence, transitional justice and peacebuilding by the Chair and a range of colleagues. Belfast, with its rich history and vibrant academic community, provided the perfect backdrop for this celebration. Attendees joined several authors for an engaging interactive discussion about the books' implications for current debates and the path forward.  

The event was co-hosted by the Transitional Justice Institute and INCORE at Ulster University, marking a significant moment in advancing conversations around gender and peacebuilding. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the enriching discussions!