Women’s Resource Center sheds light on domestic violence, gender inequality – The Maroon

Negina Khalili Aims to Promote Gender Equality

Sophia Renzi

Negina Khalili, new director of the women’s resource center speaks at meet and greet event.

Introduction

Negina Khalili, director of the women’s resource center, aims to bring gender equality both to campus and to the broader public. Khalili’s passion lies in connecting women globally through gender empowerment and advocacy, which she has strived to execute since filling the position in August.

Global Awareness of Gender Inequality

“Our students and our community should know what is going on in other parts of the world,” Khalili said. “This can help everyone [connect] and have ideas about freedom and education.” She said she has sourced feminist panelists from outside the New Orleans area to speak to the Loyola student body to bring about a larger awareness of gender inequality. If students are aware of feminist issues beyond their own environment, they are more likely to become involved on a larger scale, she said.

Promoting Human Rights

“We should talk about any issues relating to human rights,” Khalili said.

Healthy Relationship between Faculty and Students

Along with addressing global issues, Khalili said she intends to cultivate a healthy relationship between faculty and students. As the new director of women’s resources, she hopes for Loyola to have an approachable outlet where students seeking help may find resources.

Increasing Student Engagement

She said increasing student interactions with the resource center will help maintain a healthy stream of communication. In order to bring awareness to campus and increase student engagement, Khalili has several events planned ahead this semester for anyone interested to attend.

Feminist Fridays

Panelists will discuss topics or work pertaining to women’s rights at monthly “Feminist Fridays.” The first panel will be held on September 27.

Raising Awareness of Domestic Violence

Khalili aims to bring attention to mental and physical abuse through the lens of domestic violence. She said she hopes openly discussing these situations will urge those who are struggling to seek assistance.

Recognizing Survivors of Domestic Violence

In October, the women’s resource center will recognize survivors of domestic violence through a series of events. On October 4th, those interested can plan to meet in Miller Hall from 3:30 pm-6:00 pm to hear a select group of panelists speak about this topic. Khalili encourages speakers who are willing to speak about their personal encounters with domestic violence in order to bring proper awareness to the issue. The most significant event organized by the women’s resource center will be held on October 22. “Take Back the Night” will honor those who have endured domestic violence of any kind. From 5 pm-7 pm, speakers from Loyola, UNO, Tulane, and Southern University will gather on campus for this occasion.

Conclusion

“No one is free unless everyone is free,” Khalili said.

SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?

SDG 5: Gender Equality

The article discusses the efforts of Negina Khalili, the director of the women’s resource center, to bring gender equality to campus and the broader public. Khalili aims to connect women globally through gender empowerment and advocacy, addressing issues of gender inequality.

SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities

Khalili’s work also aligns with SDG 10, as she aims to promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all individuals, irrespective of gender or other status.

SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

The article mentions Khalili’s goal of cultivating a healthy relationship between faculty and students, which contributes to the development of effective, accountable, and transparent institutions at the university level.

2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?

SDG 5: Gender Equality

Target 5.1: End all forms of discrimination against all women and girls everywhere

Target 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres, including trafficking and sexual and other types of exploitation

Target 5.5: Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic, and public life

SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities

Target 10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion, or economic or other status

SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

Target 16.1: Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere

Target 16.6: Develop effective, accountable, and transparent institutions at all levels

3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?

No, the article does not mention or imply any specific indicators that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets.

Source: loyolamaroon.com