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The Georgetown University Gender+ Justice Initiative is a collaborative between Georgetown’s Main Campus, Medical Campus, and Law Center, designed to sponsor and spotlight projects that focus on gender and its intersections.

As we end the 2024 Pride Month, we remember the critical words of Marsha P. Johnson who said, “No pride for some of us w...
07/05/2024

As we end the 2024 Pride Month, we remember the critical words of Marsha P. Johnson who said, “No pride for some of us without liberation for all of us.”

While we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community in the U.S. and across the world, it is pivotal to remember those who continue to face oppression and violence globally. Whether it be those of the Community in Palestine facing genocide or those of the Community in the U.S. facing increased violence and threats to their legal rights.

Wherever oppression exists, it poses a danger to everyone. It is only when we stand together and fight for each other that we can truly assure freedom for ourselves and people across man-made borders.

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🚨GJI+ Opportunity Alert 🚨 The Gender+ Justice Initiative is excited to announce the return of its signature event, the A...
06/21/2024

🚨GJI+ Opportunity Alert 🚨

The Gender+ Justice Initiative is excited to announce the return of its signature event, the Annual Research Colloquium! This fall, on October 4, 2024, we invite faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students from across Georgetown and from neighboring universities to share their work and discuss opportunities for interdisciplinary conversations on intersectional issues of gender, racial, and economic justice and beyond.

This year, we are introducing the timely theme of ‘Equitable Futures’, to foster transformative conversations. The topic areas for the 2024 G+JI colloquium panels are:

Health Equity: Reproductive Justice, Anti-Racism, and Public Policy
Sustainability: Gender and Racial Climate Justice
Democracy: Intersectional Feminist Perspectives

📝Call for propsal: We welcome proposals from faculty and graduate students across Georgetown campuses as well as faculty from neighboring universities located in the DC / Maryland / Virginia region. We encourage proposals from diverse fields, perspectives and stages of development, from initial concepts to completed papers. Panels will feature 8-10 minute presentations followed by a discussion. We especially encourage applications from marginalized communities, including people of color, women, disabled and LGBTQ+ individuals.

🗓Deadline to submit abstract: August 11, 2024.
For more information, check out the link in our bio or our website.
Do not hesitate to reach us with any questions you have.

Noura Erakat is a Palestinian-American activist, professor, legal scholar, and human rights attorney. She is among promi...
06/03/2024

Noura Erakat is a Palestinian-American activist, professor, legal scholar, and human rights attorney. She is among prominent Palestinian voices in the legal field bringing attention to the current genocide in Gaza.

In her recent talk at Georgetown titled “The Potential and Limits of International Law in Achieving Accountability in Gaza,” Professor Erakat presented International Law Institutions as tools of power. She added that such institutions are sustained by imperialist and colonial powers which are not meant to set us free but rather, we, as people and as a collective, will set ourselves free. We should expect institutions to be just, but we must never solely rely on these institutions to bring us liberty, considering that institutions, as colonial powers, will continue to fail us.

For more of Professor Erakat, we recommend her YouTube recorded discussion at Georgetown and her recent book titled “Justice for Some: Law and the Question of Palestine.”

🚨 CALL FOR PROPOSALS 🚨The Gender+ Justice Initiative is thrilled to announce fellowship opportunities for Georgetown Uni...
05/24/2024

🚨 CALL FOR PROPOSALS 🚨

The Gender+ Justice Initiative is thrilled to announce fellowship opportunities for Georgetown University faculty, graduate, and undergraduate students! 🎓✨

These fellowships support interdisciplinary research on gender, racial, and economic justice, emphasizing anti-racist work and intersectional feminism. Fellows receive a $1500 stipend and join a vibrant intellectual community. 💡💰

🔹 Eligibility: Open to faculty, undergrads, and grads across all disciplines—social sciences, STEM, medicine, law, humanities, arts, education, business, public policy, and foreign service. We especially encourage applications from marginalized communities, including people of color, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals. 🌈🤝

🗓 Deadline: Apply by June 10. More info below and link to the application form in bio!

Dear Class of 2024, The GJI+ team congratulates your on your graduation. You did it! As you say goodbye to Georgetown, r...
05/19/2024

Dear Class of 2024,

The GJI+ team congratulates your on your graduation. You did it!

As you say goodbye to Georgetown, reflect on how far you have come and how you have changed the lives of many who you have crossed paths with.

You are only at the start of a beautiful journey, so, as you walk this path, do not forget the power you hold. With courage, determination, and collectivism, you can create a world beyond anyone’s imagination.

Considering the critical stage of the world right now, we need you. The Earth needs you. Your brilliance, expertise, and compassion is needed in every corner of our world. So, go forth and set the world on fire.

Hoya Saxa!!

In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we highlight the groundbreaking activist and organizer Tarana Bruke. Tarana ...
04/15/2024

In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we highlight the groundbreaking activist and organizer Tarana Bruke.

Tarana is fueled by a commitment to the interruption of s*xual violence and other systemic issues disproportionately impacting marginalized people — particularly Black women and girls.

As the Founder of the movement, Tarana’s work to end s*xual violence has exposed the ugly truths of s*xism, has spoken truth to power, has increased access to resources and support for survivors, and has paved the way forward for an expanding and inclusive movement.

A proud native of the Bronx, NY, Tarana’s passion for community organizing began in the late 1980s. As a young girl, she joined a youth development organization called 21st Century. She launched initiatives around issues including racial discrimination, housing inequality and economic justice. That work, coupled with a desire to deepen her academic education and community organizing skills, eventually led her to Alabama State University, a historically black institution.

Tarana’s organizing and advocacy work continued throughout college. Upon moving to Selma, Alabama, her career took an intentional turn toward supporting survivors of s*xual violence. She encountered a Black girl who shared her story of s*xual violence and abuse. Soon she found herself meeting dozens more. As a survivor herself, these were the stories with which she identified personally. Tarana faced the realization that too many girls were suffering and surviving abuse without access to resources, safe spaces and support.

Tarana’s theory of “empowerment through empathy” is changing the way the world thinks and talks about s*xual violence, consent and body autonomy. Tarana has used her platform to share her long standing belief that healing is not a destination, but a journey. This philosophy has inspired millions of survivors who previously had to live in isolation to deal with the pain, shame and trauma of their experience.

Tarana’s steadfast commitment to the cause has led to numerous accolades including 2017 TIME Person of the Year, and the 2019 Sydney Peace Prize, among many other honors.

[Update: Sold Out]Join  Esraa Warda, an Algerian-American dance teaching artist, for a dance workshop on Raï, Algeria’s ...
04/07/2024

[Update: Sold Out]

Join Esraa Warda, an Algerian-American dance teaching artist, for a dance workshop on Raï, Algeria’s “rebel blues.” Monday, April 8 at 4pm in Haley Family Student Center, Dance Studio B. MUST RSVP, Limited spots.

OPEN LEVEL - ALL LEVELS WELCOME
Note: Wear comfortable clothes you can dance in and wear light dance shoes or barefoot. Bring a scarf that you can tie around your waist.

Discover the origins and evolution of this music genre, emblematic of subversiveness in Algeria and the diaspora. Exploring themes of exile, love, and loss, Raï sheds light on the dilemmas and personal expressions of marginalized North Africans. Participants will learn fundamental movements, rhythms, and the unique “groove” of Raï dance.

Hosted by .georgetown .africanstudiesprogram

I can be changed by what happens to me, but I refuse to be reduced by it 🙌🏾
04/07/2024

I can be changed by what happens to me, but I refuse to be reduced by it 🙌🏾

Today is the International Transgender Day of Visibility. Together, today and everyday, we celebrate our transgender sib...
03/31/2024

Today is the International Transgender Day of Visibility.

Together, today and everyday, we celebrate our transgender siblings, stand beside them in the face of transphobia, and continue to work towards making the world a safer and inclusive place for all trangender individuals.

We see you and we love you!

Meet Dr. Sima Samar, an Afghan woman’s and human rights advocate, activist who served as Minister of Women’s Affairs of ...
03/30/2024

Meet Dr. Sima Samar, an Afghan woman’s and human rights advocate, activist who served as Minister of Women’s Affairs of Afghanistan from December 2001 to 2003.

Dr. Samar was appointed as a member of the United Nations Secretary-General’s High-Level Panel on Internal Displacement in December 2019. In addition to her role as a Panel member, she is a member of the UN Secretary-General’s High-Level Advisory Board on Mediation.

Previously, Dr. Samar held the positions of Special Envoy of the President of Afghanistan and State Minister for Human Rights and International Affairs. She has also served as Chairperson of the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC), as Minister of Women’s Affairs and as one of the only two women in the transition government at that time; Vice-Chair of the Emergency Loya Jirga and as UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Sudan.

Dr. Samar recently published a book titled “Outspoken: My Fight for Freedom and Human Rights in Afghanistan,” highlighting her decades of struggle and dedication for a better Afghanistan.

Yesterday was International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. On this day, 64 years ago, Black South Afr...
03/22/2024

Yesterday was International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. On this day, 64 years ago, Black South Africans protested the racist laws that were passed under an apartheid government. The protesters were shot and killed by the state-sponsored police officers. Known as the Sharpeville massacre, on that day, 69 people were killed and over 180 were injured.

Today, many continue in the footsteps of the brave people of South Africa, fighting against systemic and structural racial violence, discrimination, and inequality.
Today reminds us that there is no liberation for any of us as long as systems that uphold racism are alive and functioning. Together and united, we must stand and fight against such systems.

Source: Amnesty International

“If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring in a folding chair.” -Shirley Chisholm, an American politician and th...
03/21/2024

“If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring in a folding chair.” -Shirley Chisholm, an American politician and the first black woman who was elected to the United States Congress in 1968.

Happy International Women’s Day! Today, we think of all the women who fought for us and our communities. Today, we also ...
03/08/2024

Happy International Women’s Day!

Today, we think of all the women who fought for us and our communities.

Today, we also think of all the women who continue their fight against systems of oppression from Afghanistan and Iran to Palestine and Sudan. May their courage continue to inspire our struggle for freedom and equality.

Here’s to strong women:
May we know them,
May we be them,
May we raise them.

"I am not free while any woman is unfree, even when her shackles are very different from my own," a powerful quote by An...
03/05/2024

"I am not free while any woman is unfree, even when her shackles are very different from my own," a powerful quote by Andre Lorde.

March is   and  . This March, we look forward to celebrating women and their bold achievements throughout history in eve...
03/01/2024

March is and .

This March, we look forward to celebrating women and their bold achievements throughout history in every aspect from political and social to cultural and academic achievements while understanding what gender equality means in a world where we continue to fight misogyny.

Happy Women’s History Month 🗣️
Happy Gender Equality Month 🕊️✊🏽

02/23/2024

“Capitalism requires inequality, and racism enshrines it” -Ruth Wilson Gilmore.

Ruth Wilson Gilmore is a prison abolitionist and prison scholar who has done extensive research on the prison industrial complex. As a researcher, professor, and geographer, Gilmore helps us understand racial capitalism and its global impact.

In the interview above, filmed by the Antipode Foundation, Ruth Wilson Gilmore breaks down the Geographies of Racial Capitalism. We highly recommend you dedicate 16 minutes of your weekend and watch this short interview on YouTube.

“We can’t undo racism without undoing capitalism.”

Gender stereotypes, male-dominated societies and cultures, racism, and misogyny are among the barriers that women and gi...
02/12/2024

Gender stereotypes, male-dominated societies and cultures, racism, and misogyny are among the barriers that women and girls in STEM face. Often, these factors discourage women and girls from entering the field of STEM and bringing their brilliant ideas and innovations to the table.

In an attempt to ensure the representation of young women and girls, including Black women and women of color, we should begin taking the following steps:

“1. Give girls and women the skills and confidence to succeed in math and science.

2. Improve STEM education and support for girls starting in early education and through K-12.

3. Work to attract, recruit and retain women into STEM majors and fields in colleges and universities.

4. Improve job hiring, retention and promotion pathways and intentionally inclusive cultures.”

5. Break down gender stereotypes and racist ideologies every step of the way.

As we honor International Day of Women and Girls in Science, let’s ensure every woman and girl in STEM, given their intersectional identities, feel welcomed and respected.

Source: American Association of University Women (AAUW)

With the beginning of Race Equality Week, we share with you the powerful words of Angela Davis, an intersectional femini...
02/05/2024

With the beginning of Race Equality Week, we share with you the powerful words of Angela Davis, an intersectional feminist, activist, author, and abolitionist.

To understand race equality, we must understand racism. It is critical to examine our society from a race lens to understand where anti-racism work is needed and how we, as a community, can counter racism. It is also important to reflect and recognize the racism beyond systems and within ourselves. The anti-racist work begins from within.

A powerful quote by Toni Morrison, groundbreaking novelist and the first Black woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literatur...
01/18/2024

A powerful quote by Toni Morrison, groundbreaking novelist and the first Black woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. Morrison’s literary work continues to inspire generations. What a privilege to learn from her powerful words 📚

Welcome back, Hoyas!The G+JI team is excited to welcome you back to campus. We hope to see this semester in some of our ...
01/13/2024

Welcome back, Hoyas!
The G+JI team is excited to welcome you back to campus. We hope to see this semester in some of our justice-centered events ✊🏽
Wishing you a great semester ahead 📚 ✨

From the systemic ban on girls' education in Afghanistan and the ongoing war in Ukraine to the massacre and genocide inS...
12/10/2023

From the systemic ban on girls' education in Afghanistan and the ongoing war in Ukraine to the massacre and genocide in
Sudan, Palestine, and Congo, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) has failed to protect innocent and vulnerable people, including women and children.

Today, we proudly highlight one of the most revolutionary women: Audre Lorde.  Audre Lorde was an American writer, poet,...
12/04/2023

Today, we proudly highlight one of the most revolutionary women: Audre Lorde.

Audre Lorde was an American writer, poet, intersectional feminist, and civil rights activist. She taught us to fight for justice no matter how difficult it might be. To never stop speaking up because "Our silence will not protect us. It only perpetuates the violence."

Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. A day that calls on communities, policy makers...
11/26/2023

Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. A day that calls on communities, policy makers, and leaders to prevent violence against women and take action to end all forms of violence against women.

According to the United Nations:
-More than five women or girls are killed every hour by someone in their own family.
-Almost one in three women have been subjected to physical and/or s*xual violence at least once in their life.
-86% of women and girls live in countries without legal protections against gender-based violence.

If you are a students #, faculty, and staff are experiencing s*xual misconduct and discrimination on the basis of s*x, visit https://s*xualassault.georgetown.edu for resources including confidential, semi-confidential and non-confidential resources.

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On the Universal Day of Children, we must pledge to collectively protect the children of the world despite their race, n...
11/21/2023

On the Universal Day of Children, we must pledge to collectively protect the children of the world despite their race, nationality, place of origin, language, disability, and anything that makes them different than us.

Whether in schools or hospitals, during war or peace, children should always be protected.

Despite Transgender Awareness Week coming to an end, we continue to celebrate our Transgender community. This November, ...
11/19/2023

Despite Transgender Awareness Week coming to an end, we continue to celebrate our Transgender community.
This November, Danica Roem made history by becoming the first transgender person elected to Virginia's upper chamber. She is one of the two trans people ever elected to any state Senate in the United States.

Happy Monday! Today, we hear from Mitsuye Yamada, a Japanese-American poet, essayist, and feminist and human rights acti...
11/06/2023

Happy Monday! Today, we hear from Mitsuye Yamada, a Japanese-American poet, essayist, and feminist and human rights activist👏🏽

Saturday was National Immigrants Day. Immigrants are the pillar of our society and part of our community. Did you know t...
10/30/2023

Saturday was National Immigrants Day. Immigrants are the pillar of our society and part of our community.

Did you know that more than 45 million of the United States’ residents are immigrants yet they have higher workforce participation rate than US-born population?

This week (October 15th-21st) is the Invisible Disabilities Week. Invisible disabilities are a wide range of conditions ...
10/16/2023

This week (October 15th-21st) is the Invisible Disabilities Week. Invisible disabilities are a wide range of conditions that impact one’s health but are not visible or obvious. Such conditions can be physical, mental, visual, auditory, respiratory, etc.
Globally, one in six people have disability and 80% of those are invisible disabilities. That means, more than one billion people across the world live with a non-visible disability.

Image: Kingston College
Source: Hidden Disability Sunflower

Happy birthday to the wonderful Roxane Gay 🎉Today, we celebrate the life and the incredible work of Professor Gay as a c...
10/15/2023

Happy birthday to the wonderful Roxane Gay 🎉
Today, we celebrate the life and the incredible work of Professor Gay as a change maker and author. Gay’s writing including the best-selling essay collection “Bad Feminist” continue to be a great contributor to the feminist movement and feminism in academia. Join us in wishing Roxane Gay a very happy birthday, thanking her for her inspiring work.

During World Mental Health Day, we practice being gentle with ourselves and take care of one another. Life during colleg...
10/10/2023

During World Mental Health Day, we practice being gentle with ourselves and take care of one another.
Life during college can be overwhelming and stressful. Take time to breathe and create a safe space for yourself. When you question whether you need help, always reach out.
For on-campus resources, reach out to Georgetown University’s Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS).
If you are experiencing a clinical emergency, please call the CAPS emergency line, available 24/7, at 202-687-6985 and press “1”.
Other 24/7 resources include the 988 Su**ide and Crisis Lifeline (dial 988), SAMHSA’s National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357), and the National Su**ide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255.

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