Join us to celebrate 10 years of the Dangerous Women Project, and to hear about some new women who dared throughout history! Register free at https://decadeofdangerouswomen.eventbrite.co.uk
The Dangerous Women Project began at the University of Edinburgh on International Women's Day 2016, asking "what does it mean to be a dangerous woman?" A decade on, the Project has produced over 350 essays, three brilliant books, a whole host of events and a community of authors around the world.
As International Women's Day 2026 on 8 March approaches, we invite you to join us for a celebration of Dangerous Women. A new generation of writers will offer short insights into their own favourite women from history and the modern day, and copies of all three books will be available to view.
From educator and activist Chief Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti of Nigeria to priestess Baliana from the Philippines, not to mention Nancy Cunard, Marielle Franco and more, these stories of resistance and resilience will add to the rich tapestry woven since 2016. In the words of Mary Beard, the Project is "a great chance to explore what we expect of women, of how they should behave and of what counts as women ‘stepping out of the line’."
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Accessibility:
This event will take place at IASH, 2 Hope Park Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9NW. Please see a map here: https://www.iash.ed.ac.uk/location
The Seminar Room is on the first floor, and unfortunately IASH does not have a lift. If you have mobility issues and would like to discuss access, please contact iash@ed.ac.uk as soon as possible.