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September 8, 2023
Rangita de Silva de Alwis leads “Policy Lab on Conflict,” which convenes international policymakers to examine recent conflicts and propose policy imperatives from an intersectional, post-colonial perspective.
Women, Peace, and Security
June 15, 2023
Senior Adjunct Professor of Global Leadership Rangita de Silva de Alwis examines the challenges and potential solutions to expand the “Women, Peace, and Security” agenda.
‘Abortion Pill Ruling is Bad Law’
April 14, 2023
At The New York Times, Visiting Prof. Kate Shaw argues that the Biden Administration should challenge the recent abortion pill decision.
2023 Commencement Speaker: Gloria Allred CW’63
April 12, 2023
“Fearless lawyer, feminist, activist, television and radio commentator, warrior, advocate, and winner” Gloria Allred CW’63 will serve as our 2023 commencement speaker.
Celebrating Women’s History Month
March 21, 2023
Our Office of Equity & Inclusion has curated this list of Penn Carey Law information and resources recognition of Women’s History Month.
Advancing Women’s Rights
July 7, 2022
Rangita de Silva de Alwis was elected to the UN CEDAW Committee for the term 2023-2026.
Fighting for Families
June 27, 2022
Equal Justice Works Fellow Marissa Schwartz L’22 will advocate for survivors of domestic violence in Philadelphia.
Justice for Domestic Violence Survivors
June 27, 2022
Equal Justice Works Fellow Corina Scott L’22 will advocate for the rights of incarcerated domestic violence survivors eligible for re-sentencing or a new trial in New York.
‘Evolving Interpretations of Title IX’
June 23, 2022
On the 50th anniversary of Title IX, Prof. Karen M. Tani L’07, PhD’11 shares her insights on the landmark bill from a historical perspective.
Title IX and Disability
June 23, 2022
On the anniversary of the landmark bill, Prof. Jasmine Harris shares five things to know about how Title IX and disability intersect.
Ending Gender-Based Violence
June 22, 2022
A project initiated at the Global Institute for Human Rights aims to provide relief for survivors of gender-based violence in Brazil – and eventually around the world.
Student Perspectives on Leaked Opinion
May 19, 2022
The Regulatory Review recently featured two student pieces concerning the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion on abortion rights.