Linda Dwi Eriyanti

Linda Dwi Eriyanti is a lecturer and researcher in International Relations at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP), Universitas Jember (UNEJ). She currently serves as the Head of the Center for Gender Studies at UNEJ and is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Feminism & Gender Studies, which promotes interdisciplinary research on gender justice, feminism, and social transformation. Her academic background includes a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Universitas Jember, and both a master’s degree in International Relations and a doctoral degree in Political Science from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Yogyakarta. Since joining UNEJ in 2003, she has been actively engaged in teaching, research, and advocacy on issues of gender, feminism, peace studies, and human rights. Linda is also the coordinator of the Gender and International Relations Research Group at FISIP UNEJ, and frequently collaborates with other scholars and civil society organizations on issues related to gender-based violence, feminist theory, and gender mainstreaming in international institutions. Her publications include work on feminist peace theory, gender dimensions in UN peacekeeping operations, and the role of women in Islamic educational institutions and social movements. Beyond her academic roles, she has led campus-wide initiatives to promote inclusive policy through programs such as the Kampus Responsif Gender Award, positioning UNEJ as a model for gender equity in higher education. Her work bridges theory, activism, and institutional change—highlighting the importance of feminist perspectives in both local and global contexts.