The Center for Global Women’s Health (CGWH) is an interdisciplinary collection of faculty and students who collaborate on women’s health scholarship, education, and clinical practice relevant to global issues.
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Freedom of Choice - A Dialogue About Abortion
The Supreme Court voted to overturn Roe vs Wade. What does that mean for women, families and communities? What role do elected officials play in deciding the reproductive rights of their constituents? These decisions impact individuals, human right to maintain personal bodily autonomy, have children, not have children, and parent the children we have in safe and sustainable communities.
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Statement on Roe v. Wade Decision
Penn Nursing stands firm on its principles of equitable access to health care—including abortion.
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Supporting BIPOC Women Experiencing Fertility Challenges: What Nurses Need to Know
With support from the Center for Global Women’s Health, three Penn Nursing student organizations - NSRH, MNO, and SNAP - hosted Jillian Baker, DrPH, EdM and Sinora Allwood, RN, from A Tribe Called Fertility, for an informative discussion about women’s infertility. The discussion was moderated by Dr. Monique Howard, Senior Director of Women’s Health Initiatives, for the Center for Global Women’s Health. Access the November 19, 2021 recording here.