{"id":1996,"date":"2025-09-01T12:12:59","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T12:12:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.irwmm.org\/en\/?p=1996"},"modified":"2025-09-03T14:59:51","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T14:59:51","slug":"conference-of-the-international-association-of-womens-museums-held-in-merano-south-tyrol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.irwmm.org\/en\/conference-of-the-international-association-of-womens-museums-held-in-merano-south-tyrol\/","title":{"rendered":"7th IAWM\u2019s International Conference\u00a0 & General Assembl: Itlay, Merano, August 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Conference, Workshop, and General Assembly of the International Association of Women\u2019s Museums was held from August 2<\/em>4<\/em> to 29 in Merano, South Tyrol, hosted by the \u201cMerano Women\u2019s Museum\u201d and Sissi Prader.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The theme of the conference was focused <\/strong>on the <\/strong>
Cartographies of interruption and influence: Feminist educational and institutional strategies in
museums in response to gender-based violence.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Presentations related to this theme were delivered by several members over the course of two days.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The workshops were subsequently based on the same perspective, giving participants the opportunity to explore the subject in greater depth through interactive discussions and practical sessions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Meeting the Mayor of Merano<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As part of the program, participants met with the mayor and members of the Merano City Council. In her speech, the mayor, a young and passionate leader, highlighted the significant role of the Women\u2019s Museum in shaping local policies:
\u201cThe Merano Women\u2019s Museum has raised gender awareness among politicians and the local government. Today, most members of the City Council are young women activists, political thinkers, and advocates of equality.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Journalists from regional media outlets and the South Tyrol Municipal News Agency were also present at this meeting, and several reports about the event were published in local media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the same session, in  side discussions, Mansoureh Shojaei<\/strong>, the Iranian member of this international network, commented that the mayor\u2019s words carried a clear message for defining and clarifying the mission and objectives of women\u2019s museums worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n

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In conjunction with the gathering, an extensive exhibition of posters<\/strong> from the International Association of Women\u2019s Museums was held at the Merano Women\u2019s Museum, showcasing the diverse initiatives and stories of women\u2019s museums from around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Among the featured works, the poster of the Iranian Women\u2019s Movement Museum<\/strong>, meticulously designed by Parastou Farouhar<\/strong>, a member of the Iran museum\u2019s board of trustees, stands out. This poster will be on public display for one year<\/strong>, offering visitors a unique opportunity to engage with the history and achievements of the Iranian women\u2019s movement, and highlighting the museum\u2019s role in preserving and promoting women\u2019s cultural heritage internationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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