ATGENDER, The European Association for Gender Research, Education and Documentation, is a broad association for academics, practitioners, activists and institutions in the field of Women’s, Gender, Transgender, Sexuality, and Queer studies, feminist research, women’s, sexual and LGBTQI rights, equality, and diversity.

The association constitutes a permanent structure for the growing field of knowledge and practice in Europe.

The purpose of ATGENDER is:

• To provide a professional association for academics in the interdisciplinary field of Women’s, Gender, Transgender, Sexuality, and Queer Studies, Feminist Research and professionals that promote women’s, sexual and LGBTQI rights, equality and diversity in Europe.
• To advance and disseminate the knowledge and experience from the field of Women’s, Gender, Transgender, Sexuality, and Queer Studies, Feminist Research, women’s, sexual and LGBTQI rights, equality and diversity in Europe and beyond.
• To develop and support international cooperation in Women’s, Gender, Transgender, Sexuality, and Queer Studies and Feminist Research in Europe and beyond.
• To support and sustain the institutionalization of Women’s, Gender, Transgender, Sexuality, Queer Studies and Feminist Research.
• To support the development of education and training programs in Women’s, Gender, Transgender, Sexuality, and Queer Studies, Feminist Research, women’s, sexual and LGBTQI rights, equality, and diversity.
• To strengthen the visibility of the field of Women’s, Gender, Transgender, Sexuality, and Queer Studies and Feminist Research within national, regional, and European funding agencies for research and education.
• To foster exchange and cooperation between the academic community and feminist, women’s, LGBTQI organisations, documentation centers and libraries, policymakers and NGOs, and ambassadors for women’s, sexual and LGBTQI rights, equality and diversity in profit and non-profit organizations.
• To support students and young researchers with an interest in Women’s, Gender, Transgender, Sexuality, and Queer Studies and Feminist Research.
• To confront institutions of power, recognize past and present inequalities, and solidarize with struggles against intersecting oppressions.

ATGENDER tries to reach its purpose through:

• Organizing an international academic conference on Feminist Research every three years.
• Distributing a regular electronic or paper newsletter to its members.
• Giving access to an electronic mailing list and a website, which might, among other things, provide a database of members and their expertise.
• Promoting academic journals in the field of Women’s, Gender, Transgender, Sexuality, and Queer Studies and Feminist Research.
• Delivering policy recommendations in the field of education, research, and broader issues relating to women’s, sexual and LGBTQI rights, equality, and diversity.
• Providing a platform for students and young researchers with an interest in the field of Women’s, Gender, Transgender, Sexuality, and Queer Studies and Feminist Research.