
YES!
Young and Early Career Scholars
An initiative of the IGU Commission on Gender and Geography

YES! (Young and Early Career Scholars) is the IGU Gender and Geography Commission’s platform for emerging feminist geographers. Launched in 2016 at the Commission’s pre-conference in Barcelona, YES! fosters networking, mentoring and collaboration among early career scholars.
Through in-person and online events, YES! showcases innovative feminist research and creates spaces for exchange across generations and scales. Rooted in peer-to-peer support, YES! is committed to building a diverse community of feminists geographers worldwide!
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ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPDATES
As of January 1st, 2025, the new steering committee of YES! is as follows:
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Dr. Maria Anne Fitzgerald, co-chair
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Dr. Elisabeth Militz, co-chair
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Dr. Maria Teresa Braga Bizarria, steering committee member
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Dr. Magdalena Moreno, steering committee member
