Confronting Transnational Repression: Building Knowledge and Solidarities Across Communities, Civil Society, and Academia

Transnational repression has emerged as an increasingly important area of scholarly, policy, and public concern. This workshop brings together researchers from different disciplines, community representatives, and civil society actors to examine the conceptual, empirical, and legal dimensions of transnational repression across different contexts.

Through academic panels, discussions, and a public event, the workshop seeks to advance scholarly and practical understanding of the mechanisms, consequences, and responses associated with transnational repression. Particular attention will be paid to questions of democratic resilience, human rights protection, and diaspora agency. Beyond fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and cross-sector collaboration, the workshop aims to contribute to developing a joint statement and shared agenda that outline key priorities and future directions for research, policy, and practice.

2–3 July 2026

Venue: University of Zurich
Workshop Room: SOC-F-101, Rämistrasse 69, 8001 Zürich
Public Panel: KOL-G-201 (Aula), Rämistrasse 71, 8006 Zürich

English

Palmo Brunner (University of Zurich) brunner@ipz.uzh.ch
Rahel Jud (University of Fribourg) rahel.jud@unifr.ch

Interested participants are welcome to attend workshop sessions and the public event. Registration is required and can be completed here 

See more information here: https://www.ema.uzh.ch/de/register/transnationalrepression.html