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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

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Alice Thomas responds to a question from moderator Juliet Sorensen at the panel on women’s rights in Afghanistan at the Buffett Institute.

Northwestern hosts panel on women’s rights in Afghanistan

October 25, 2023

The Buffett Institute for Global Affairs hosted a panel on the current state of women’s rights in Afghanistan on Wednesday. The event featured three prominent experts on women’s rights in Afghanistan...

Tekriwal: The price of peace in Afghanistan

Tekriwal: The price of peace in Afghanistan

March 3, 2020

The weekend brought many important developments: two Democratic candidates shockingly dropped their presidential bids, the coronavirus spread, and the Afghanistan Peace Talks held in Doha over a period...

Thuillier: Women are being put at risk by religion-based laws

Thuillier: Women are being put at risk by religion-based laws

May 31, 2019

It took me a little bit of time to decide whether or not I should write about this. I’m not a woman or a medical professional — and shouldn’t that disqualify me from ever approaching this issue?...

Sawhney and Stratton: Debating King Abdullah’s policies on women’s rights

January 26, 2015

The king of Saudi Arabia, Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, died Friday at 90 after a reign of almost 10 years. He leaves behind a country where women do not have the right to drive and yet they outnumber men...

Rae Moses, founder of NU’s women’s studies program and former linguistics professor, passed away Feb. 7. She is remembered by colleagues for her strong interest in gender equality.

Rae Moses remembered for persistent character, passion for gender equality

February 17, 2013

Northwestern women’s studies program co-founder Rae Moses’ colleagues remember her as a fighter with a heart of gold. “She was a staunch feminist, but funny, generous, made everyone feel comfortable,...

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