DISSERTATION

We’re proud to highlight the work of recent CUNY SPH graduate, Dima Masoud (PhD, '25), who recently completed her dissertation, “The Ecology of Gender-Based Violence for Syrian Refugee Women in Tripoli and Akkar.” Her research provides a detailed look at the social, cultural, and structural factors that contribute to gender-based violence in these communities, offering evidence that can inform policies and programs to better support Syrian refugee women.

GENDER JUSTICE

Thirty years ago, the UN's Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action reaffirmed commitments to women’s equality and empowerment. Today, these fundamental elements of gender justice progress are at risk. Read the statement by Senior Associate Dean Terry McGovern and Project Director for Gender Justice Clarisa Bencomo.

LGBTQ+ HEALTH

U.S. states with stronger LGBTQ+ equality laws saw significantly higher mpox vaccination rates during the 2022–2023 epidemic compared to states with weaker protections, according to a study by doctoral student Claudia Jimenez Castro and Associate Professor and Interim Associate Dean Elizabeth Kelvin. 

COMMUNITY ACTIVISM

On July 31, more than 200 New York City teens, 20 partner organizations, and numerous community advocates came together at CUNY SPH for the second annual Menstrual Equity Summit: PERIODT POWER!

GBV ACTIVISM

In November 2024, the SRJ Hub launched the newest iteration of the civil society-led Global 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence campaign.

Under the stewardship of the SRJ Hub, the campaign has transitioned into a year-round initiative, reflecting the 365-days-a-year efforts of feminist activists to shift norms, secure accountability, and transform power structures that oppress women, girls, and gender-diverse people.

Visit the campaign website to learn more about bodily autonomy and download the activist toolkit. 

INTERVIEW

How can a public health education grounded in sexual and reproductive justice translate into real world impact? CUNY SPH doctoral student Silpa Srinivasulu shares how engaging in SRJ coursework at CUNY SPH has deepened her perspective and guided her work in the field, putting justice-centered learning into action.