At the G+JI, we foster intersectional and interdisciplinary research on gender justice. By engaging faculty and students, we catalyze dialogue and collaboration on critical issues such as gender, sexuality, feminism, antiracism, and social equity.
Learn more about Our InitiativeThe Gender+ Justice Initiative (G+JI) at Georgetown University aims to address the pressing problem of gender inequality, discrimination, and injustice across intersecting identities. Our proposed approach involves fostering a hub for interdisciplinary research, advocacy, and knowledge production while creating an inclusive community for faculty, students and the larger community.
We envision our work as such:
Why the “+”? The “+” in “Gender+ Justice” signifies that while gender is central to our focus, we also address how it intersects with race, class, sexuality, disability, and other markers of identity, which can compound experiences of oppression.
Event Announcements, Future Events, G+JI Events
Film Screening: Bye Bye Tiberias with Director Lina Soualem
Wednesday, February 19 | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET | In-Person Event | Intercultural Center Auditorium, Georgetown University Main Campus Registration Link Hosted by Gender+ Justice…
January 10, 2025
Past Events
Keep Eyes on Sudan: Regional Dynamics in the War in Sudan
Tuesday, January 14 | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM ET | Hybrid Event | Join the fourth event in a series of programming on Sudan. This roundtable will explore the regional dynamics influencing the War in Sudan, focusing on the historical and contemporary roles of neighboring countries, regional communities, and global actors. Discussion will include the impact of small arms, international funding, and geopolitical rivalries on the conflict.
December 29, 2024
Past Events
Keep Eyes on Sudan: Higher Education in Times of Conflict
Tuesday, December 3 | 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM ET | Virtual Event | Join the third event in a series of programming on Sudan. This event features a discussion of a recent Rift Valley Institute report by Muna Elgadal and Rebecca Glade, “Research in Displacement: The Impact of War on Sudan’s Higher Education and Academic Research Community.” The April 2023 war in Sudan has devastated higher education, displacing students and faculty. This report examines the damage to academic institutions and the challenges faced by displaced Sudanese scholars.
November 25, 2024
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Georgetown Taps Alumna, Law Professor to Lead University’s Gender Equity Work
As the inaugural associate vice president of gender equity, Jamillah Bowman Williams will deepen Georgetown’s commitment to gender equity and facilitate the implementation of recommendations from the Gender Equity Committee.
November 1, 2024
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Celebrating Native American Culture and Heritage at Georgetown
Native American communities across the U.S. boast a rich and varied heritage. Through the study of Native American history and the celebration of Indigenous cultures across the country and around the globe, our Georgetown community encounters extraordinary examples of cultural and political resilience — and helps generate new solutions to reducing inequalities that still cause undue hardship today.
November 1, 2024
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This Pharmacology Ph.D. Student Wants to be a Role Model for Women in Science
Gabbi Williams (G’23, G’29) first became interested in pharmacology during a biotechnology course in undergrad. She was learning about drug development and vaccines. And she was mesmerized. “I went home and did some research. It took me into a whole new world where I was able to look at how drugs affect the whole body,” said Williams.
October 25, 2024