Center for Global Women's Health and Gender Equity
New from the Center
Measurement spotlight
Center faculty Dr. Anaise Williams recently published a paper on the “Vanguard Women Economic Empowerment Index”, the first study to develop and validate an index capturing the extent to which a woman is on the vanguard of economic participation in her community. This seminal work provides a strategy for quantitatively labeling settings as non-normative, informing future studies focused on social norms measurement.
Out now: Inaugural Impact Report: 2023-24
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our 2023-24 Impact Report. The report highlights our incredible year of growth and ambitious plans for the years ahead.
A huge thank you to everyone who supported, collaborated, and showed commitment to our mission this year. We’re excited about what’s next, and we hope you’ll be part of the journey!
The Center at the SVRI '24 Forum
Center-affiliated faculty, and staff, alongside global scholars and partners, convened at the Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) ’24 Forum in Cape Town, South Africa for the four-day global conference where several Center affiliates presented on a range of topics. The Center also hosted side events and workshops.
The Continuum of Shelter and Housing Models for Victims of IPV
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is among the most underreported crimes in the USA. Housing for IPV survivors is a longstanding priority for advocates and service providers. Working in collaboration with House Of Ruth Maryland (HRM), a comprehensive IPV service provider in Baltimore, MD, Dr. Michele Decker, Dr. Charvonne Holliday Nworu, and Initiative Fellow Janice Miller identified substantial reduction in IPV following receipt of safe housing.
About Us
The Center for Global Women's Health and Gender Equity is at the forefront of addressing today's critical gender equity issues. With the global momentum for women's health and gender equality reaching unprecedented heights, our Center is committed to achieving the ambitious goals set by UN Sustainable Development Goal 5, including ending discrimination and violence against women and girls.
We harness the exceptional research and training resources of Johns Hopkins University to advance the field of gender equity and women's health, shaping the leaders of tomorrow. Our Center unites practitioners, leaders, and advocates from around the world and within Johns Hopkins to drive progress through applied research and training.
To connect with us please email gwhge@jhu.edu.
Events
The Center for Global Women's Health and Gender Equity hosts events throughout the year. See our current schedule below or subscribe to our newsletter to be notified of upcoming events and more!
Gender-based Violence: Evidence to Catalyze Action
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Dean's Lecture featuring Center for Global Women's Health and Gender Equity Director Dr. Michele Decker.
Michele R. Decker, ScD
“The Center is designed to deliver results on the most pressing gender equity issues of our time, leveraging JHU’s unparalleled methodological and training strengths to elevate scientific excellence and extend the talent pipeline for onward sustainability. I look forward to partnering with colleagues across JHU to build on the successful work of our predecessors and to push the field forward.”
Support our Work
Together we can deliver results on the most pressing gender equity issues of our time and make a difference in the lives of women and girls around the world.