Beyond the Binary is a safe space for conversations and community-building for Yale community members who are transgender, agender, dualgender, genderqueer, gender questioning, nonbinary or otherwise hosted weekly at the Office of LGBTQ Resources.

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A four part series of conversations around technology and social justice.
The series takes place on the second Thursday of each month.

This event marks the second of a four part conversation series around technology and social justice.
The series takes place on the second Thursday of each month.

The global pandemic has forced us to not only examine what makes a good society, but what makes a good life. The pandemic has made us conscious - as if we needed any reminders - of the incredible gaps between privilege and poverty, wealth and marginalization. Social justice, or the lack thereof, has been a major factor in the way people have experienced this time. Faith leaders, religious institutions and activists moved by their spirituality have been at the forefront of confronting these inequalities and deep social fissures.

There has been progress all around the world over the last few decades in improving women’s rights. Gender equity legislation has become common. Nevertheless, family law is often discriminatory, domestic violence is widespread, and female participation in politics and public life is often low. So how do we achieve gender equality? What is the role of government, religious leaders, civil society and human rights activists? On 8 July, we will be joined by three women from the Middle East and North Africa to discuss how Covid 19 is impacting the struggle for equal rights in their region.