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News from the Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies Program

Stay up to date on the latest stories from UNE’s Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies program. Explore how students, faculty, and alumni are engaging with issues of gender, identity, and social justice through research, creative projects, and community initiatives that foster dialogue and inclusion.

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UNE's Elizabeth DeWolfe to deliver lecture about historical ‘Girl Spy’ at the Center for Global Humanities on Nov. 17
UNE’s Alicia Peters’ examines the structural causes of domestic sex trafficking in her new book
UNE’s Alicia Peters examines the structural causes of human trafficking in her new book
UNE Professor Elizabeth DeWolfe shares historical research on women spies in public book talks across Maine
UNE Professor Elizabeth DeWolfe shares historical research on women spies in public book talks across Maine
UNE’s Celebrates 20 years of Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies in October
UNE’s Celebrates 20 years of Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies in October 
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Nor’easters unite to ‘Take Back the Night,’ end interpersonal violence
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Student-led Women’s March calls attention to reproductive rights
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Alumni Spotlight: Jackie Noto ’17, M.S., BCBA
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Student-organized march raises awareness of women's reproductive rights
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Rep. Rachel Talbot Ross and Penobscot Ambassador Maulian Dana discuss tribal rights, equity at Donna M. Loring Lecture
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Rep. Rachel Talbot Ross and Penobscot Ambassador Maulian Dana to speak at UNE’s annual Donna M. Loring Lecture