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Christine Verschuur is a Lecturer and Researcher at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (IHEID) in Geneva, specializing in gender and development research. She has been affiliated with the institute since 1996 and a faculty member since 2002.
- Institutional affiliation: Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva
- Academic rank: Lecturer
Research interests: Verschuur focuses on gender inequalities in development, postcolonial feminist theories, and the integration of gender equality into international organizations. Her work examines urban popular movements, gender and migration dynamics, and gender expertise frameworks.
- Key themes: Gender and Development, Postcolonial Feminism, Urban Social Justice, Migration Studies
Academic contributions: She has authored and co-authored publications since the 1980s, with a focus on feminist epistemology, gender mainstreaming, and the socio-political roles of women in global contexts. Her work spans empirical research in Africa, Latin America, and Eastern Europe.
Leadership roles: Verschuur leads the Gender and Development Department at IHEID and edits the annual publication Les Cahiers genre et développement. She has contributed to UNESCO's MOST program through cross-regional studies on gender and urban movements.
