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Call for Abstracts: 2013 Distinguished Lecture and Research WorkshopGender and Activism in the Middle EastWe are pleased to announce that the 2013 Journal of Middle East Women'sStudies(JMEWS) Distinguished Lecture and Research Workshop will take place onFriday, April19, at Yale University and will explore the topic of "Gender and Activismin the&#160;Middle East." Our Distinguished Lecturer will be Dr. Nadje Al-Ali,Professor of&#160;Gender Studies at the University of London's School of Oriental andAfrican Studies.On that day, we will also feature morning and afternoon research workshopsaroundthe conference theme.&#160;We encourage you to present your research or to&#160;attend this&#160;event as a guest.&#160;In order to present your research, please submit a200-word abstract&#160;to&#160;jmews@yale.edu&#160;BY FEBRUARY 1, 2013. Unfortunately, we are unable to&#160;reimburse&#160;participants for any costs associated with presenting at or attending the&#160;conference.Détails