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Lessons on Diplomacy
After spending a semester studying women’s international human rights, Penn Carey Law students visited the UN Headquarters in New York.

Lawyers Leading ESG
Penn Carey Law’s thought leadership in the ESG sphere uniquely prepares our students to enter this rapidly evolving field of business law.

Gender Justice Advocates
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Penn Carey Law is proud to highlight dedicated advocates working tirelessly in the crucial fight for gender justice around the world.

Putting Women Back into the Picture
In a new report, students study the intersection between arts, culture, and gender-based stereotypes to better understand trends in law and policy worldwide.

Pathways to the Profession: Kate Koudouna L’24
Kate Koudouna L’24 spent her 1L summer advocating for and researching international topics in labor justice.

Global Advancement of Women’s Rights
Professor Rangita de Silva de Alwis was elected to serve as an independent expert on the UN Committee tasked with implementing the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).

Advancing Women’s Rights
Rangita de Silva de Alwis was elected to the UN CEDAW Committee for the term 2023-2026.

‘Evolving Interpretations of Title IX’
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
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
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.

Championing Health Care Equity and Justice
For Michelle Banker L’10, Director of Reproductive Rights and Health Litigation at the National Women’s Law Center, “reproductive healthcare is healthcare.”