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Laira Rocha Tenca she/her

University of Brasília

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About

I am currently a Ph.D. candidate in Political Science at the Institute of Political Science at the University of Brasilia (IPOL-UnB), holding a Master's degree in Political Science and International Relations from the Graduate Program at the Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB), and a Bachelor's degree in International Relations from the Belas Artes University Center. My research interests lie in the fields of Foreign Policy, Gender Studies, and Discourse Analysis. As a researcher, I focus on various topics including conservative backlash, Brazil-U.S. relations, sexual and reproductive rights, feminist theory, and lesbian feminism. I lead the Gender Policy Observatory, where I monitor legislative changes concerning women's rights and gender-based violence in politics. Additionally, I am a member of the Cravinas Legal Clinic at the University of Brasilia Law School, where I contribute to legal initiatives addressing gender issues. My academic journey and research experiences have equipped me with a deep understanding of the complexities surrounding gender, politics, and international relations, and I am committed to contributing to scholarly discourse and advocating for gender equality and social justice through my work.

Research Interests

Foreign Policy, Gender, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, UN, Feminism, Qualitative Comparative Analysis, LGBTQI

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