Opzij Chair
The acquisition of the rotating chair 'Power and Strategy' from the feminist magazine Opzij, plays an important role in valorizing activities of the Centre.
Maaike Meijer was appointed as professor for the first year (March 1998-1999). Her task was to develop and teach courses on 'Gender, Representation and Power'.
Personal website Maaike Meijer
Liesbet van Zoonen succeeded her for the next two years (February 2000-2002). She concerned herself with 'Gender and Multimedia Communication'.
Personal website Liesbet van Zoonen
The third 'Opzij' professor was Marli Huijer (September 2002- January 2006) and her focus was on 'Gender and Biomedical/Health Sciences'.
De task of the fourth ‘Opzij’ professor, Ineke Boerefijn was ‘Power and strategy: Women’s rights. Women in conflict situations’.
Ineke Boerefijn is currently working at the Netherlands Institute of Human Rights at the Utrecht University. She has been appointed the Opzij-chair because of her expertise on the international protection of human rights.
Personal website Ineke Boerefijn
