The Department of Political Sciences, University of Pretoria in collaboration with the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE IDEAS) and the Embassy of Lithuania, South Africa cordially invite you to a half day conference on:

Intersections of Oppression: Comparative Historical Analysis of Contemporary Challenges

The conference aims to provide a comprehensive examination of various forms of oppression, drawing upon historical contexts and contemporary challenges. The panel discussions will delve into the intersections and disparities between Apartheid South Africa, Soviet Union, and colonialism, shedding light on the diverse experiences of those affected. Additionally, the conference will explore Russia’s war in Ukraine, and interrogate whether it is possible to understand it as a historical offshoot of Russian colonialism in Ukraine. By analysing these interconnected themes, the conference seeks to deepen understanding and encourage dialogue on the intersections of oppression, liberation, and contemporary global dynamics.

PANELLISTS

• H.E. Ms Rasa Jankauskaitė, Ambassador designate of the Republic of Lithuania to the Republic of South Africa

• Prof Thula Simpson, Department of Historical and Heritage Studies, University of Pretoria

• Dr Dovile Budryte, Institute of International Relations and Political Science, Vilnius University, the Republic of Lithuania/ Georgia Gwinnett College, USA

• Dzvinka Kachur, Research Fellow, Centre for Sustainability Transitions (CST), Stellenbosch University

• Ms Olga Tokariuk, Ukrainian journalist

• Prof David Monyae, Director, Centre for Africa-China Studies, University of Johannesburg

• Prof Christopher Isike, African Centre for Study of the United States (ACSUS), University of Pretoria

• Dr Bohumil Doboš, Institute of Political Studies, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic

• Closing Remarks: H.E. Liubov Abravitova, Ukraine’s Ambassador to South Africa

Date: Wednesday, 4 October 2023

Time: 9:00-12:40 Venue: Auditorium Hall, Javett-UP Art Centre at the University of Pretoria, South campus, 23 Lynnwood Rd, Hatfield

Enquiries: Ms Lerato Dube: Administrator, ACSUS-UP, +27 12 420 2034, Email: [email protected]