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Article ItemWorkshop day: Empowering voices with the Embassy of Switzerland , article
We are excited to invite you to a special program dedicated to International Women’s Month. Join us on Saturday, March 16, 2024, for a day of insightful discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities. This program is offered by the Embassy of Switzerland, in partnership with the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, The Department of Political Science, The Center for European and Transatlantic Studies, and the Women’s Center at Virginia Tech.
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Article ItemFixing the Leaky Political Pipeline for Women Worldwide: UN Women, Commission on the Status of Women 2024 , article
Women are underrepresented in politics at all levels around the world. Women’s equal participation in public life and political roles are a critical component of the sustainable development goals as women’s political inclusion facilitates a more vigorous democracy and positions governments to better address pressing issues. Various training programs have been implemented across the globe to reduce some of the barriers to women’s entry.
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Article ItemExperts available: March Madness, TikTok ban impact, economics of birth control, and more , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available to discuss how women’s college basketball has leveled the March Madness playing field, a potential TikTok ban in the U.S., the economics of birth control and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
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Article ItemAmericans show paradoxical behavior when it comes to their diets, Virginia Tech study reveals , article
Though a growing number of Americans acknowledge the importance of a plant-rich diet, few are willing to adopt one.
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Article ItemPublic help needed for research in Chicago covenants , article
LaDale Winling is calling on volunteers throughout Chicago to help study thousands of paper land records and racial covenants.
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Article ItemProtecting older populations through policy , article
Pamela Teaster is currently serving as a 2023-24 fellow of the Health and Aging Policy Fellowship program and will help develop legislation to protect older Americans.
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Article ItemNepali scholar’s decades of advocacy for the rights of women with disabilities sparks discussion at Virginia Tech , article
Neeti Aryal Khanal has pioneered research exposing inequities faced by Nepali women with disabilities, bridging gaps between gender and disability advocacy. She will visit Blacksburg on March 14 to share insights from her research and advocacy during the Women and Gender in International Development Discussion Series.