Center on Women, Gender and Public Policy, Humphrey School

2024 was a busy year! This year, we hosted 3 events, published our biannual Status Report on Women & Girls+ with the Women's Foundation of Minnesota published 16 articles on The Gender Policy Report, and mentored three Gender Policy Report summer graduate fellows.

Our three events:
The Rights of Nature vs. Human Rights? Struggles for environmental, racial, and gender justice in Colombia, Ecuador, and the U.S. (4/11)
An internationally-attended symposium exploring the intersection of the rights of nature and human rights, including women’s, Indigenous and Afrodescendant rights in Ecuador, Colombia, and the United States. Catch the replay [https://ow.ly/HAvO50Ux4ZM]

S*x Workers are Everywhere: Understanding S*x Work and S*x Worker Movements, (10/15)
Dr. Jayne Swift facilitated a workshop examining the sociolegal issues impacting s*x workers and provided best practices for supporting students and others in the s*x trades.

Does Women’s Empowerment Improve Socioeconomic Outcomes? A National Academies Report (12/5)
Humphrey’s Dr. Ragui Assad, and Dr. Kathryn Yount from Emory University presented a new report about the impact of global women’s empowerment and associated population dynamics on socioeconomic development.

THIS WEEK!

Decades of research have proven a connection between women’s social status & socioeconomic development. But what is the nature of that link? Learn more about the results from a new study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine from committee members Ragui Assaad & Kathryn Yount



Register: z.umn.edu/NASEMReport

UMN students, check out this upcoming event on masculinities, organized by Humphrey School of Public Affairs MDP students!

Register: https://ow.ly/OqL250Ufpcu

A new report from National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine report advances our understanding of the relationship between women's empowerment 💪 & socioeconomic development.

Learn about the results from report authors, including Humphrey School of Public Affairs Professor Ragui Assaad

Register: z.umn.edu/NASEMReport

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We aren't doing "Give to the Max" this year. NOT because we don't need your support. Our staff is so small, the effort required to pull off a successful gift campaign amidst all the Give to the Max "asks" is a challenge. If you appreciate our events, research, and more - you can support us here:

Donate to the University of Minnesota There are many ways to give that not only help create excellence at the U, but also contribute to your own personal and financial goals.

Don’t miss our upcoming presentation, "Does Women's Empowerment Improve Socioeconomic Outcomes?" A Report by the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine

📅: December 5, 2024
🕰️: 12- 1:15 PM
📍: Zoom
z.umn.edu/NASEMReport

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Humphrey School of Public Affairs

📣 Some Good News…

Minnesota Milestone: Minnesota now has a female majority in its Congressional delegation! This marks a positive step toward gender equity in representation.

Minnesota remains one of a handful of states to have an all-women Senate delegation.

We don’t have to tell you that the identities of our elected officials influence how they govern. A robust democracy requires diversity amongst our leadership.

Learn more about demographic trends in Minnesota’s elected representation in our fact sheet, Who Leads?
https://ow.ly/RUNy50U2uIK

How does women's empowerment shape national economic and social outcomes? Learn from two authors of an important new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

Presenters:
Professor Ragui Assaad of the Humphrey School of Public Affairs University of Minnesota
Professor Kathryn Yount of Emory University

Register: z.umn.edu/NASEMReport

Thank you for joining us for S*x Workers Are Everywhere: Understanding S*x Work and S*x Worker Movements!

It was an enriching workshop on how to promote and in university settings, and we were honored to be in conversation with the participants.

S*x workers in higher education face distinct challenges. Join us for a new workshop which will explore how we can create a more inclusive learning environment for community members in the s*x trades.

Passionate about creating an equitable university? Join our workshop to learn more about how universities can better support people in the s*x trades

Register w UMN email: https://z.umn.edu/s*xwork

JOB ALERT 📣📣📣

Join the The Human Rights Program Human Rights Center, and Global Rights For Women for a panel discussion and networking opportunity for students interested in careers in gender justice and equity.

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Professional Pathways for Pursuing Gender Justice | University of Minnesota Law School This event will feature two parts: a panel and a professional networking session. During the panel, professionals from diverse backgrounds will share how they promote human rights, gender equity, and the rights of women in their professions, as well as the possibilities and limits of the law for ach...

Check out this upcoming event: Kathleen Osberger, will discuss her experience working in Chile shortly after the elected president had been overthrown in a CIA-assisted coup.

The Human Rights Program University of Minnesota Law School

Passionate about creating an equitable university? Register for our workshop to learn more about the issues impacting s*x workers.

Want to better understand s*x work and s*x worker movements? Join us for a workshop led by communications manager and expert on s*x work, Dr. Jayne Swift

💫 S*x Workers are Everywhere: Understanding S*x Work and S*x Worker Movements
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Event RSVP S*x Workers Are Everywhere: Understanding S*x Work & S*x Worker Movements Hello, and thank you for your interest in S*x Workers Are Everywhere: Understanding S*x Work & S*x Worker Movements. Hosted by the Center on Women, Gender, and Public Policy. We look forward to being in conversation with you, 3-5 pm on October 15th, at the Humphrey Forum (Room 105, Humbert H. Humphr...

Our Director, Dr. Christina Ewig, was asked to comment on the role abortion rights will play in the 2024 election. She told Newsweek: "I expect Governor Walz will be able to clearly articulate the importance of reproductive rights, including abortion, on the campaign trail."

Kamala Harris' Arizona chances soar as abortion vote could prove pivotal Arizonans will vote on whether to make abortion a guaranteed constitutional right in November.

Important conversation about gender parity in MN politics, with Women Winning , Vote Run Lead held by Minnesota Women's Press https://ow.ly/i5hx50SqkSk

Check out our fact sheet on gender and political representation in MN, "Who Leads?"
https://ow.ly/Wsvf50SqkSj

The State of Gender Parity in Minnesota Politics "Research indicates that women in office tend to pass more legislation, bring more resources home, and be more active advocates for communities."