Institute for Women and Girls

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The Fordham Institute for Women and Girls, established in 2001, works to promote gender equality by addressing all forms of discrimination against women and girls locally and globally.

Institute members engage in interdisciplinary education, research and practice activities that work to foster gender equality and:

  • Expand our understanding of the problems facing girls and women, such as poverty, ageism, sexism and racism.
  • Contribute to critical analyses of the position of girls and women worldwide.
  • Improve programs and the delivery of services for girls, women and their children.
  • Help prevent inequity and injustice towards women and girls by influencing public and university policy.
  • Promote the integration of content on women and girls into social work curricula.

Fall 2024 Conference

Uniting to End Gender-Based Violence: Local Actions, Global Solutions
Nov 22, 2024
4:00 PM  EST via Zoom
In recent years, gender-based violence has increased drastically on a global scale. This virtual conference will address gender-based violence, including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, that affects women and communities worldwide. Experts, advocates, and leaders will present the latest research and highlight the urgent need for action. This virtual event will equip attendees with practical tools and insights to promote change in their communities and help combat gender-based violence globally.
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Conference Programs and Recordings

Newsletters

March 2024 

This newsletter edition features an interview with Fordham University President Tania Telow.  President Tania Tetlow reflects on her decade of work representing domestic violence survivors, revealing the immense courage of these women and the severe systemic challenges they face—challenges she’s committed to addressing as part of Fordham’s mission to support social justice and empower vulnerable communities.  Read more about her interview, reflections on our Fall 2023 conference Closing the Digital Divide Conference, and more. 

March 2023

This newsletter edition highlights the Institute’s legacy of championing gender equity and social justice. It revisits the Institute's history and mission, shares insights from the Fall 2022 program on advocating for the rights of all women, and provides an overview of Social Work Day at the United Nations, where global voices came together to discuss women's rights. The newsletter also features a critical analysis of Asian American and Pacific Islander stereotypes, underscoring the Institute’s dedication to fostering understanding and dismantling harmful biases.

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