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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span lang="EN-US">Dear colleagues,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span lang="EN-US">I would like to draw your attention to the upcoming workshop,
<i>Confronting Transnational Repression: Building Knowledge and Solidarities Across Communities, Civil Society, and Academia</i>, to be held on
<b>2–3 July 2026 at the University of Zurich</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The workshop brings together researchers, representatives of affected communities, and civil society actors to discuss the various forms, dimensions, and consequences of transnational repression. Through academic panels,
a roundtable, and interactive discussions, participants will explore current challenges, responses, and opportunities for collaboration. More details can be found in the
<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_sIE8W-bGUeuzj-C7-WGpLOC67lERUQR/view?usp=drive_link">
workshop program</a> and <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/18102O7G7IjrNK5pO8RWZgLwWYsdr8y2k/view?usp=drive_link">
flyer</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span lang="EN-US">The workshop is open to interested participants. If you know students or colleagues who may be interested in the topic, I would be grateful if you could forward this invitation. Registration
is required and can be completed <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdomSbKE644AwplGMC7kkKoZl2i2oIoY2UpeZYJrS-PGfURlQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=103865071316360208961">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span lang="EN-US">Additionally, the workshop will be complemented by a public event, to which you are warmly invited:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt">Safe in a Democracy? Transnational Repression, Diaspora Experiences, and Democratic Resilience<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><br>
<b>Thursday, 2 July 2026, 18:00–19:30</b><br>
<b>University of Zurich, KOL-G-201 (Aula)<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.ema.uzh.ch/de/register/safeinademocracy.html">https://www.ema.uzh.ch/de/register/safeinademocracy.html</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The public event is open to everyone and will explore the challenges and implications of transnational repression from multiple perspectives. An apro will provide an opportunity for more discussions and networking.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">I would be delighted to welcome you to the workshop and/or the public event.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Best regards,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Palmo <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">Dr. Palmo Brunner (Ms.)</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">Postdoctoral Researcher</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"">Department of Political Science</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"">University of Zurich</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"">Affolternstrasse 56 | CH-8050 Zrich</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New""> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal"><a href="mailto:brunner@ipz.uzh.ch" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:#954F72">brunner@ipz.uzh.ch</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><a href="https://www.ipz.uzh.ch/en/people/employees/palbru.html"><span lang="EN-US">Palmo Brunner | Department of Political Science | UZH</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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