New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

Feminism must be global necessity

Feminism must be global necessity

February 6, 2014
We must urge our representatives to act in support of the IVAWA.
Panelists discuss crisis pregnancy centers, Planned Parenthood

Panelists discuss crisis pregnancy centers, Planned Parenthood

Kavish Harjai, Staff Writer November 6, 2013
Crisis pregnancy centers came under fire at an event at the law school last night.

Men must take on active role in fight for gender equality

April 4, 2013
The privileged must stand up for the under-privileged.
Dowry system in South Sudan must stop in order to mitigate gender inequality

Dowry system in South Sudan must stop in order to mitigate gender inequality

March 28, 2013
The South Sudanese government needs to finally address the destructive dowry system in order to begin resolving the gender inequality plaguing their society - and not because of a cultural hatred for women, but because of sustained poverty and economic insecurity.
Courtesy of Brittany Sherman

New Jersey high school policy should consider equality

February 14, 2013
Queen of Peace High School tries to define qualities of a young lady, but they do not address males.
Courtesy of Shamir Tanna

Rape of indian women one of many rights abuses

February 4, 2013
The tragedy the rape of indian women that seared international headlines in the past couple of weeks show that many abuses against women, both physical and otherwise, go undocumented in the international focus on the progress of women's rights.
via Cognoscenti

Framing the issue: women’s rights

October 26, 2012
Susan Torrey reflects on the sweeping effect that changes in policy regarding women’s health would have on all people.
Courtesy of Michelle Pomeroy

Political portrait: Michelle Pomeroy

October 26, 2012
Michelle Pomeroy used a NYU research grant to explore societal issues in Asia.