Sponsors 2022

The Humboldt University of Berlin is the oldest university in Berlin and one of the most renowned universities in the world. Founded in 1810, the range of teaching and research offered by the University encompasses all fundamental research disciplines in the humanities, social and cultural sciences, law, life sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, medicine, agricultural sciences and research into sustainability and antiquity. Almost 38,000 young people from over 100 countries are currently studying at Humboldt University in 172 bachelor’s and master’s degree programs supervised by around 480 professors. Around 34 percent of the research staff come from other countries.

The Gesellschaft gegen Gewichtsdiskriminierung e.V. (German Association against Weight Discrimination) is a socio-political association that aims to improve the social acceptance of fat people and to counteract discrimination based on body weight. It was founded in 2005. We do not regard fatness as a deficit. Rather, we understand fatness as a human rights issue. We provide information and advice, draw public attention to the topic, point out alternatives to discriminatory language and demeanor and do preventive work against weight discrimination. Since 2016, the German Association against Weight Discrimination has been campaigning for the inclusion of weight into the General Equal Treatment Act (GETA) and into State antidiscrimination laws.

Bewegungsstiftung is a community foundation based in Verden near Bremen. It supports social movements working for ecology, peace and human rights with grants and advice. Bewegungsstiftung is supported by over 240 endowment donors from all over Germany. We provide support where others stop: in areas of protest and public action. We do not act charitably, as many other foundations do, but tackle social grievances from the root by supporting social movements as motors of political change.

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Silver sponsors

Body Image is an international, peer-reviewed journal that publishes high-quality, scientific articles on body image and human physical appearance. Body image is a multi-faceted concept that refers to persons’ perceptions and attitudes about their own body, particularly but not exclusively its appearance. The journal invites contributions from a broad range of disciplines – psychological science, other social and behavioral sciences, and medical and health sciences. The journal publishes original research articles, brief research reports, theoretical and review papers, and science-based practitioner reports of interest. We would like to thank the editor of Body Image and Elsevier for their continued support of the WSC.

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Bronze sponsors

Hilary Kinavey, MS, LPC and Dana Sturtevant, MS, RD, are the co-founders of Be Nourished which has recently evolved into the Center for Body Trust, a leading voice in the mission to address body oppression and heal body shame. Since 2005, they have been holding space for people looking to let go of chronic patterns of dieting, disordered eating, and weight cycling. After years of deep listening, Hilary and Dana co-created their Body Trust® approach to help people find a way to truly heal and move towards a compassionate, sustainable form of self care. In a culture dominated by weight bias and body oppression, they believe reclaiming Body Trust® is the key to feeling psychologically and physically nourished. We would like to thank Center for Body Trust for their continued support of the WSC.

Based in Los Alamitos, CA, USA, Center For Discovery Eating Disorder programs employ an evidence-based, trauma-informed, weight-inclusive treatment approach to address the complex psychological, neurobiological, and medical complications of eating disorders. Using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), multi-disciplinary treatment teams guide clients and families toward recovery. For more information please call 800.760.3934 or visit www.centerfordiscovery.com. We would like to thank the Center for Discovery for their continued support of the WSC.

The Association for Size Diversity and Health is a non-profit organisation committed to the Health At Every Size® (HAES®) Principles. Their mission is to promote education, research, and the provision of services which enhance health and well-being, and which are free from weight-based assumptions and weight discrimination. We would like to thank ASDAH for their continued support of the WSC.

Founded in 1969, NAAFA is a non-profit intersectional fat rights organization working to promote #EqualityAtEverySize. We provide fat people with the tools for self-empowerment and we shift the narrative around fat through public education, advocacy, and support. We envision a culture where all fat people are free, celebrated, and liberated from every form of oppression. Learn more at naafa.org or follow us on your favorite social media @naafaofficial.  We would like to thank NAAFA for their continued support of the WSC.

Pearlsong Press: Healing the world, one book at a time. Fat Studies, fat-friendly fiction, non-fiction, and self-help. Plus free stuff. Click here. We would like to thank Pearlsong Press for their continued support of the WSC.

Routledge Journals is proud to publish Fat Studies, the first academic journal in the field of scholarship that critically examines theory, research, practices, and programs related to body weight and appearance. Routledge is one of the world’s leading publishers of scholarly journals, books, ebooks and reference works, and publishes content that spans all areas of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Behavioural Sciences. We would like to thank the editor of Fat Studies and Routledge/Taylor & Francis for their continued support of the WSC.

Psychology of Women Quarterly (PWQ) is a feminist, scientific, peer-reviewed journal that publishes empirical research, critical reviews and theoretical articles that advance a field of inquiry, brief reports on timely topics, teaching briefs, and invited book reviews related to the psychology of women and gender. For more information about PWQ, visit: pwq.sagepub.com. We would like to thank the editor of PWQ and APA for their continued support of the WSC.

Food Psych® Programs intuitive eating coaching and online courses to help people make peace with food. We produce Food Psych®, a weekly podcast about intuitive eating, disordered-eating recovery, and healing from diet and wellness culture. Food Psych was launched in 2013 and is now one of Apple’s top 100 Health podcasts, reaching tens of thousands of listeners worldwide each week. Founder Christy Harrison is a journalist, registered dietitian, and the author of Anti-Diet: Reclaim Your Time, Money, Well-Being, and Happiness Through Intuitive Eating. Her second book, The Wellness Trap: Break Free from Diet Culture, Disinformation, and Dubious Diagnoses and Find Your True Well-Being, will be published by Little, Brown Spark in early 2023. Learn more about our work at foodpsychprograms.com.

Beltz Juventa is a social science publisher with a sophisticated and extensive range of books and magazines. For more information, visit: https://www.beltz.de/fachmedien/juventa.html/

BH Lounge. Lingerie that fits – for all shapes and sizes.
BH Lounge is different from other lingerie stores. There are no shop windows and no walk-in customers – fitting is by appointment only. Instead, there are two changing rooms with friendly lighting, a real vintage sofa and, of course, lots of beautiful lingerie and swimwear. From sporty to chic. In very small and very large sizes. We welcome people of all genders, welcome people of color, people of all ages and all body shapes. Fittings in English and German. Online orders are also accepted. For in person, visit us at Kestnerstraße 45A, 30159 Hannover. Or see our website at https://bhlounge.de/

Sheego. The curves company. Plus size is not a size category for us, but a way of life. It stands for a plus in self-confidence, sovereignty and charisma. The perfect fit and the use of high-quality and increasingly sustainable materials are top priorities. In addition to our online shop sheego.de, we are present on the largest fashion platforms and offer distinctive, fashionable styles in German sizes 40 to 58. Inspiration and advice are just as important as service. For more information, visit https://www.sheego.de/