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The Global Women's Institute

 

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The Global Women’s Institute aims to be a nurturing environment for George Washington University (GW) students.

If you’re a GW student wondering why and how you might collaborate with us, read more below.

 

Does the Global Women’s Institute Offer GW Courses?

We teach courses focused on violence against women and girls every semester.

Make sure to check the course catalog for updated listings each semester using GWeb. 

In addition to PuBH 6058: Researching Violence Against Women and Girls, our affiliated faculty offer courses through a variety of departments at GW. Read more below and make sure to check the course catalogue for updated listings each semester using GWeb.

PuBH 6058: Researching Violence Against Women and Girls

2 Credits  

This 14-week residential graduate course provides a detailed overview of the intersection of violence against women and girls (VAWG) and public health, given the demonstrated and significant impact that violence has on the health of the survivor, her current and future children, and communities. Through readings, lectures and assignments, students will become acquainted with the set of rigorous methods and best practices for designing applied research on VAWG. The course draws from Researching Violence Against Women: A Practical Guide for Researchers and Activists (Ellsberg & Heise, 2005) and Gender-Based Violence Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation with Refugee and Conflict-Affected Populations (Global Women’s Institute, 2017), which were crafted by the collective experiences and insights of many international researchers and advocates. The class will build on methods learned in other public health courses and will cover ethics, qualitative and quantitative research design, and monitoring and evaluation interventions specific to VAWG, culminating in the development of a full research proposal. After completing the course, students will be able to design research that is fully grounded in the principles of scientific inquiry and generate knowledge that can be used for social change. 

Find the semester course schedule and register using GWeb. 

 

Are There Any Other Courses That Relate to the Global Women’s Institute’s Work That I Can Take at GW?

Our affiliated faculty — and other departments — offer many courses related to our work.

Here are some on-campus resources for students interested in learning more about issues related to global gender equality, gender and international development and humanitarian work. 

Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies

The Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) Program offers a number of key resources students can use to find courses related to gender equality, women’s rights and violence against women and girls: 

  • Subscribe and read the latest WGSS newsletter to get information about current and upcoming courses in the department.
  • Check out the full list of course offerings from WGSS each semester using GWeb.
Gender Equality Initiative in International Affairs

The Gender Equality Initiative in International Affairs (GEIA) at the Elliott School of International Affairs is a key resource for students interested in learning more about the policy and practice of promoting and achieving gender equality globally. 

  • View the full list of GEIA courses on the initiative’s website.
  • Check out GEIA’s curated resources for information on upcoming events, recommended reading lists and career guidance. 
Humanitarian Action Initiative

The Humanitarian Action Initiative (HAI) is housed at the Elliott School of International Affairs. It convenes and cultivates the school’s curriculum, scholarly research and policy expertise on topics related to humanitarian assistance. 

 

Does the Global Women’s Institute Host On-Campus Events?

We host events year-round on GW’s campus.

From Student Welcome Week to the annual Global Women’s Institute Open House for students, we try to stay connected with you. 

 

Can I get a job with the Global Women’s Institute?

We do occasionally post job opportunities to work with the Institute.

Check our Careers page to get more information about where to look for professional opportunities with the Global Women’s Institute. If you are a student, use the Career Services Center to find up-to-date information about job opportunities both on- and off-campus. 

 

Can I Get Trained by the Global Women’s Institute?

We offer a variety of trainings for mid-career professionals.

If you’re a mid-career professional and interested in getting trained by our staff, check out our Get Trained page, which can show you some more information about the trainings we offer, including our: Empowered Aid, Building GBV Evidence and GenderPro courses.

 

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