Written by Julia López, PhD, MPH, LCSW, and Riley Novak In March, I was invited to join Advocacy and Civic Engagement staff from the Center for Social Action at Saint Louis University, along with 10 students, to visit the U.S.-Mexico border. During this visit, I connected with various humanitarian aid organizations in Ambos Nogales, Douglas, […]
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Bridging the Gap: A seed grant’s impact on language access in St. Louis emergency care
Written by Julia López PhD, MPH, LCSW and Shan Wang In a city known for its vibrant culture and dynamic health care landscape, ensuring that every patient receives accessible and compassionate healthcare is paramount. Barnes Jewish Hospital (BJH) and St. Louis Children’s Hospital (SLCH) are two of the four-level 1 trauma centers in St. Louis […]
Center awards seed grants to projects in human rights, gender and migration
The Center for Human Rights, Gender & Migration has awarded three seed grants to projects that benefit marginalized families.
Missing Peace Scholar Summer Workshop highlights expertise in research on conflict-related sexual violence
The Center for Human Rights, Gender & Migration staff recaps their time at a workshop for Missing Peace Scholars, where the aim is to highlight top research on conflict-related sexual violence.
The Right Fit: My role as an intern with the Center for Human Rights, Gender and Migration
A student working with the Center for Human Rights, Gender & Migration writes about her enriching experience.
United for Change: Collaborating to Address LGBTQ+ Migrant and Asylum Seeker Needs
WashU human rights experts including those from the Center for Human Rights, Gender & Migration recently jointly hosted a two-day summit in Mexico to address the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ migrants and asylum seekers.
Center hosts Asylum Support Initiative information session, seeks WashU health care volunteers
The Center for Human Rights, Gender & Migration seeks WashU volunteers to conduct forensic evaluations for the Asylum Support Initiative. Get involved!
Call for Proposals! Center calls for projects at the intersection of human rights, gender and migration
The Center for Human Rights, Gender & Migration calls for proposals focusing on center themes. Apply before May 27!
Center supports research at the intersection of human rights, gender and migration
Read about the latest seed grants awarded by the Center for Human Rights, Gender & Migration.
Reflections on working with the Center for Human Rights, Gender & Migration
Written by Max Karakul, 2023 School of Law graduate I am proud of the work that I have been able to do with the Center for Human Rights, Gender and Migration and thankful for the opportunity to do it. I am proud of the work because it is the kind of global, impactful work that […]
Center director helps International Criminal Court Prosecutor launch policies on gender-based crimes and children at the United Nations
Read about how our Center for Human Rights, Gender and Migration helped draft a new policy on gender-based crimes and presented it at to the International Criminal Court.
Center co-hosts global symposium on conflict-related sexual violence
Learn more about the 2023 Missing Peace Symposium in Washington DC and how our Center for Human Rights, Gender & Migration played a big part.
López presents at International Criminal Court Office of the Proscecutor
Written by Adriana Aramburu, manager, Center for Human Rights, Gender and Migration Julia López, PhD, WashU assistant professor of medicine, public health faculty scholar and core faculty of the Center for Human Rights, Gender and Migration, recently traveled to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague to present on impacts and strategies related to […]
Toolkit in action: Training on the Gender-based Violence Disclosure Toolkit in Mexico
Learn more about a toolkit training day in Mexico where service organization, Save the Children-Mexico learn how to assess disclosure of Gender-Based Violence.
Call for Proposals by June 28! Center providing seed grants
Read more about the latest call for grant proposals from the Center for Human Rights, Gender & Migration!
War and rape in Northern Ethiopia: A dialogue about healing and justice
Read about an event featuring international speakers on violence in Northern Ethiopia. The event was presented by the Center for Human Rights, Gender & Migration.
Collaborator SPOTLIGHT: Faculty Scholar works for equitable care for diverse patients, communities
Faculty Scholar and Center for Human Rights, Gender & Migration collaborator, Julia Lopez works toward equitable health care for patients and families.
Center publishes study report & toolkit: Disclosure of gender-based violence in conflict settings
Learn more about a years-long project by our Center for Human Rights, Gender & Migration and team, on the disclosure of gender-based violence in conflict settings, via their final report now available for download.
Center director says survivor-centered approach needed when investigating conflict-related sexual violence
Center for Human Rights, Gender & Migration Director, Kim Thuy Seelinger was recently a featured guest at the Hague Humanity Lab on an international justice-related podcast concerning conflict-related sexual violence.
Center collaborates with Mukwege Foundation and WashU researchers to release report: “Understanding conflict-related sexual violence in Ethiopia”
Center for Human Rights, Gender & Migration Director, Kim Thuy Seelinger and a multidisciplinary team have released a report on their study on conflict related sexual violence in Ethiopia.
Center launches gender-based violence disclosure toolkit in Mexico
Written by Kim Furlow, Institute for Public Health & Julia Uyttewaal, manager of the Center for Human Rights, Gender & Migration This summer, the Center for Human Rights, Gender and Migration officially launched its revised toolkit for service providers and humanitarian workers in Mexico. The toolkit offers guidance on how to approach the thorny issue […]
Adaptations of pandemic proportions: Reflections one year later
In this blogpost by practicum student Chase Bryer, COVID-19 tactics used by service providers to aid immigrant and refugee populations is discussed.
Student Advisory Council members share a passion for justice and equity
Students’ drive for justice ignites the Center for Human Rights, Gender & Migration’s Student Advisory Council.
Center issues statement about gun violence & racism in Atlanta
The Center for Human Rights, Gender & Migration releases a statement about the recent shootings and deaths of Asian American workers.
Read, Watch, Listen: Human Rights Today
The Student Advisory Council at the Center for Human Rights, Gender & Migration has developed links for you to look at, read & listen to on center topics.
Collaborator Spotlight! Marcela French
Center for Human Rights, Gender and Migration MARCELA FRENCH Data Services CoordinatorThe Women’s Safe House Meet Ms. Marcela French, a bilingual advocate working to empower women and their families who have suffered from domestic violence and human trafficking. Ms. French currently works at The Women’s Safe House in St. Louis, which continues to offer shelter […]
Collaborator Spotlight! Christopher Prater
Center for Human Rights, Gender and Migration Christopher Prater, MD, MPH Assistant Professor in Medicine and PediatricsWashington University School of MedicineDivision of General MedicineAffinia HealthcareTB Physician, City of St. Louis Department of HealthFaculty Scholar, Institute for Public Health Bio: Dr. Prater is a primary care physician trained in internal medicine and pediatrics with a focus on […]
Statement on the death of George Floyd and too many others
The Center for Human Rights, Gender and Migration grieves the tragic death of George Floyd last week, and of Tony McDade, Nina Pop, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Sandra Bland, Tamir Rice, Michael Brown, Eric Garner, Philando Castile, Yvette Smith, Trayvon Martin, Oscar Grant, and too many others in recent memory. We stand in solidarity with […]
Collaborator Spotlight! Leila Sadat & the Center for Human Rights, Gender & Migration
LEILA SADAT, JD, LLM, D.E.A. James Carr Professor of International Criminal LawDirector of the Whitney R. Harris World Law InstituteSpecial Adviser on Crimes Against Humanity to theInternational Criminal Court ProsecutorSchool of Law, Washington University in St. LouisFaculty Scholar, Institute for Public Health Bio: Leila Nadya Sadat is an internationally recognized authority in the fields of public […]
Washington University researchers collaborate with Mexican asylum authorities to support survivors of gender-based violence applying for refugee protection
For decades, Mexico has been a country of transit for migrants and refugees seeking safety and opportunity in the United States. As the U.S. closes its southern border and crises in Central America continue unabated, however, more and more people are leaving home and staying in Mexico. And many of them are asking Mexico for […]
Collaborator Spotlight! Lindsay Stark, DrPH, MPH
Lindsay Stark, DrPH, MPH Associate Professor of Social Work and Public HealthCo-Director, Center for Violence and Injury PreventionCo-Director, International Center for Child Health and DevelopmentBrown School at Washington UniversityFaculty Scholar, Institute for Public Health Bio: Dr. Stark is an internationally recognized expert on the protection and well-being of women and children in situations of extreme adversity. She has more […]
Multi-disciplinary WashU faculty shed light on the dynamics of intimate partner violence in refugee and migration contexts
The Center for Human Rights, Gender and Migration recently launched its latest research report entitled, Intimate Partner Violence and Asylum in the Americas: Canada, Chile, Mexico, Peru. This ground-breaking report is the first to simultaneously examine challenges in North and South American countries facing survivors of intimate partner violence who need to access refugee protection. […]
New report released on intimate partner violence and refugee protection in the Americas
Written by Kim Furlow, communications manager and Julia Uyttewaal, manager of the Center for Human Rights, Gender & Migration at the Institute for Public Health Intimate partner violence is a serious global issue. The United Nations Office for Drugs and Crime recently reported that 50,000 women were killed by an intimate partner in 2017. This […]
Service providers in Mexico try out tools to support migrants’ safe disclosure of sexual and gender-based violence
Service providers in Mexico try out tools to support migrants’ safe disclosure of sexual and gender-based violence: WashU puts research into practice
Evaluating Dr. Denis Mukwege’s Panzi Hospital in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
WashU takes a holistic approach to assessing holistic care Since 1999, Panzi Hospital in South Kivu province, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has cared for survivors of sexual violence – including women and small children who have been violated. Established by 2018 Nobel Peace Prize co-recipient, Dr. Denis Mukwege, the hospital is special: […]