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18.07.2025
Meet the Graduates 2025: Anna Freynet Riondet
From Reims to Paris, through Taipei, Kathmandu, The Hague, and São Paulo, Anna Freynet Riondet, a recent graduate of the Master in Economic Law in the Global Governance Studies programme at the Sciences Po Law School, and recipient of the Advanced Certification in Gender Studies, shares how a global and multidisciplinary journey shaped her passion for gender justice.
What motivated you to complement your Master’s degree with the Advanced Certification in Gender Studies?
Choosing to pursue the Advanced Certification in Gender Studies was a natural continuation of my longstanding interest in gender studies and their interaction with law. Throughout my master’s degree, I focused on gender-related topics whenever possible. Yet, by the end of my second year, I realised there was nothing in my degree that truly reflected that focus, even though I was eager to continue working on these issues in the future. Learning that I could qualify for the Advanced Certification felt like a valuable opportunity to give that part of my education the recognition it deserved.
Was there a gender studies course that particularly inspired or resonated with you?
Late in my studies, I found the class that brought everything together. Feminist Legal Theory, taught by Professors Anamaría Muñoz and Beatriz Botero Arcila, wasn’t just another seminar: it connected the dots between my interests in law, policy, and gender. This class was truly a small safe haven that helped me see how the law can both reflect and reinforce inequality, and how feminist thinking can help to question and reshape it. I strongly recommend it to anyone interested in these issues!
What stands out as your favourite memory from your time at Sciences Po?
One experience can change everything, but for me, it was a series of them, or rather, a series of people. From Reims to Paris, via Taipei, Kathmandu, The Hague, and São Paulo, every city brought new challenges and incredible people to learn from and grow with. It’s these relationships that made my time at Sciences Po unforgettable, and I will carry them with me for the rest of my life.
If you could offer one piece of advice to future cohorts, what would it be?
What makes Sciences Po special is how many paths it opens up. There is so much happening, both academically and socially, and taking chances on new courses, extracurricular projects, or internship opportunities can lead you in directions you never expected. Be curious and follow what excites you. You don’t lose anything by trying new things.
What is next for you?
Now, I am ready to put what I’ve learned into action. I hope to dedicate my career to the research, prosecution, and reparation of gender-based violence, both nationally and internationally. We will see what happens, but I am truly excited about what comes next.
