Happy Earth Day! 🌏 Today, we would like to showcase the work of Barbara Y. E. Pyle (NC '69), who has been working tirelessly to bridge entertainment, news, and environmental activism. Explore her impactful career here: bit.ly/3O0NTBv

Newcomb Scholars alum Sydney Sheffield contributed to this journal article: 'A profound effect on how I see myself and the world around me’: what students found meaningful about taking an academic course intended to reduce campus sexual violence' 👏academic.oup.com/her/article-ab…

New #IPV Research: We released a report that reveals the staggering economic cost of intimate partner violence in Louisiana—$10.1 billion in 2022 alone—and a special LaVEX brief to illustrate that IPV is at epidemic proportions in our state.
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Join us on Tuesday, April 16th, for an insightful webinar featuring Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Newcomb Institute International Center for Reproductive Health Kenya. Explore scaling up #GBV measurement and advancing #gender equity RSVP today: bit.ly/3IVxTOy

Anita Raj
Center for Global Women's Health & Gender Equity
Dr. Michele R Decker
@JohnsHopkins

(1/2) #Spotlight : The Agency, Resources, and Institutional Structures for Sanitation-related Empowerment (ARISE) scales tested in India & Uganda, 'measure sub-domains of women’s empowerment in relation to urban sanitation' & display strong psychometrics. bit.ly/43TCKJt

(2/2) #WASH programs globally impact the lives of women and girls—these scales help in data generation on gender equality that could broaden the contours of sanitation programming.

The full ARISE scales are now available on #EMERGExNewcomb . bit.ly/43TCKJt

Data from new PAMR report is out: For all pregnancy-associated deaths, Black women were 2.5x more likely to die as White women in Louisiana. Homicide is the #2 cause of death for pregnant women in Louisiana in 2020.
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Louisiana Department of Health
NOLA MCH Coalition

#OpenAccess : A new paper shows that, among young Indian couples, positive male masculinity ideologies are associated with condom use & spousal FP communication but this association does not extend to other FP methods. ▶️ bit.ly/3PWCwvI

Center on Gender Equity and Health at UC San Diego Population Council ICMR-NIRRCH

Mark your calendars, set your reminders, and gear up to make a difference – because Give Green is just around the corner! Let's unleash the power of generosity and pave the way for a brighter Newcomb. For more information, please visit: givegreen.tulane.edu/pages/tulane-n…

Calling all #gender equity scholars and advocates! Don't miss our live webinar on 4/16. Engage in a lively discussion with speakers from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Center for Global Women's Health & Gender Equity Newcomb Institute International Center for Reproductive Health Kenya on the future of #gender equity and #GBV measurements. RSVP today: bit.ly/3IVxTOy

Bernadette Floresca has been promoted to head of archives management and strategies at Newcomb Institute in a notable stride towards advancing archival stewardship and promoting inclusive practices. Read more about her work and plans for the future here: bit.ly/3wW9Xrp

Known as much for her executive leadership as her commitment to community and giving back, Carol Lavin Bernick (NC '74) brings passion and purpose to everything she does. Read more about the impressive Newcomb alum here: bit.ly/3x3fNYd #WomensHistoryMonth

We are thrilled to share that Newcomb Institute recently named Dr. Clare Daniel as the institute’s new director of research! The appointment represents an important step in the institute’s efforts to expand its research profile. Read more here: bit.ly/48Fu4aq

We pulled some data to highlight the severe gender pay gap in Louisiana. On average, Louisiana women make 75 cents for every $ men make. This pay gap is even more egregious for Black women, who make a mere 49 cents on the $ compared with men. Visit bit.ly/3VgEYQT

Women of all ages, races, and ethnicities can get #HIV , but some women are more at risk than others. During National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, learn more about women and HIV.
#NWGHAAD @HHSOWH womenshealth.gov

Own Your Power

As the 10th anniversary of Women Making Waves continues, we are proud to celebrate International Women’s Day. Never allow anyone to diminish your power and keep standing up for all women to thrive.

📰: wmw.tulane.edu
#IWD2024 | #RollWave 🌊

Presenting on women's self efficacy as a key element of agency in family planning is our friend and collaborator Prof nanditabhan of Jindal School of Public Health & Human Development at IUSSP's Experts Meeting on rethinking FP measurement with a #ReproJustice lens.

Our ED, Prof Anita Raj is in Mombasa at an IUSSP Experts Meeting presenting on understanding reproductive choice and agency using the EMERGE measurement framework and applying it to understand strengths and gaps in cross-national surveys.
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Renowned artist Ida Kohlmeyer (NC '33) created paintings and sculptures characterized by exuberance and vivacity. Kohlmeyer held her first exhibition at the New Orleans Museum of Art in 1957, followed by many national exhibits. Read more here: bit.ly/3GiPPkI

Enrolling in Newcomb College at 15 years old and having a room in the US Capitol named after her are just two of Marie Corinne “Lindy” Morrison Claiborne Boggs' major accomplishments. Read more about Tulane's own pioneering political figure here: bit.ly/47A1kA1