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Far-Reaching Effects of Mass Shooting
In the wake of the mass shooting in Buffalo, the Women’s Center affirms that Black lives matter.
The lives of those who were killed matter. The lives of those who were injured matter. News articles sharing their names, that their individual humanity might be honored and remembered, already portray some of their many ties to countless others also traumatized by the violence. Those lives, too, matter.
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Palko POV: Mothers' Lives
Like many, my child wished me a happy Mother’s Day this weekend.
But what about the mothers for whom the day's well-wishes land very differently given the frayed state of our social safety net, inequal access to quality health care, and the other ways our country fails to truly value mothers?
Abortion FAQ
The news of the leaked draft of the SCOTUS ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization might have you looking for a crash course on some of the important elements of contemporary debates about abortion. If so, here’s a brief round-up:
Who gets abortions in the US?
Elizabeth Johnson (left photo) prioritized recruitment and retention of Black students during her service as UVA's first full-time Black admissions officer. Students who served as senior peer advisors with OAAA credit Kimberley Bassett (right photo) with advancing the next generation of leaders.
Palko POV: Telling Our Stories
We need to tell the stories that hold the greatest potential to transform UVA into a fully inclusive community and to fulfill our greatest aspirations.
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Free Legal Clinic
May 25, 2022
The Women's Center Free Legal Clinic is staffed by local attorneys who offer pro bono legal counseling to Charlottesville community members and University employees. The Clinic is designed to provide general legal counseling and information about legal options.
An appointment is required.
Learn more about our Free Legal Clinic or request an appointment on this page of our site.
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