International Day Of Women in Statistics and Data Science: Full Schedule

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12:00 UTC

S307 - Creating Alliances through a Data Feminism Community of Practice

Tuesday October 6, 2026 12:00 - 13:00 UTC

How has the Global Data Feminism Community of Practice (DFCoP) supported data practitioners and statisticians in leading inclusive practices in data collection and uptake? This question will guide the discussion in this session, which will feature 4 of the more than 150 members of the DFCoP. This session will introduce the DFCoP as a Global Majority international community, where practitioners, statisticians, researchers, and civil society from all around the world exchange experiences and knowledge on how to put data feminism into practice. The session will begin by contextualizing the community and speakers’ strategic work in the fields of statistics and data feminism; as well as the practical ways in which members are co-creating a new network to continue the dialogue around feminist data practices and strengthen knowledge exchange. The session will then focus on the unique experiences of community members, including statisticians and project implementers. They will share some of their learnings and experiences on how they are applying data feminism into their statistical and data work. During the session, we will highlight the value of communities of practice like the DFCoP, and how members are not only practicing data feminism, but also collectively pushing the boundaries of this sector to advance equitable and accurate data practices. The session will conclude with a call to action, inviting attendees to join the community.

Speakers

Dr. Lorena Fuentes

Co-founder, Ladysmith Collective

Lorena’s research explores how different types of data shape visibility and action in development, with a focus on gender-related violence. Currently, she is co-authouring a book about the ‘gender data revolution’ with her co-founder and feminist-thought-partner-in-crime, Dr... Read More →

Lucine Kalantaryan

Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia (ARMSTAT)

Lucine Kalantaryan is the Head of the Labor Statistics Division and Gender Statistics Focal Point at the Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia (ARMSTAT), where she has coordinated the production and development of official statistics since 2002. An economist by training... Read More →

Anahit Simonyan

GIZ Armenia

Anahit Simonyan is a feminist researcher and human rights practitioner based in Armenia, with over 10 years of experience in combating gender-based violence and discrimination. Throughout her work she has cooperated with numerous local and international organizations and networks... Read More →

Eleonora Sironi

Researcher, Ladysmith Collective

Eleonora’s research focuses on the intersections between gender, technology, and digitization. She brings cross-sectoral experience through work with NGOs like Doctors Without Borders and tech start-ups like VIOLA, an app focused on addressing gender-based violence. As a researcher... Read More →

Chairs/Hosts

Karine Simonyan

Organizers

Karine Simonyan

Tuesday October 6, 2026 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
Zoom Room #3

Invited Panel, Other

Country Armenia
Session ID 306

International Day Of Women in Statistics and Data Science

12:00 UTC

Dr. Lorena Fuentes

Lucine Kalantaryan

Anahit Simonyan

Eleonora Sironi

Karine Simonyan

Karine Simonyan

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