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Women's Center for Gender Justice
Our Mission
We support student success through the creation of invaluable links between student centered research, peer networking, leadership development & educational programming.
We strive to build a community & celebrate intersectional identities through collaborations with entities on-campus & throughout the New York City area to promote gender equality, LGTBQ+ rights, anti-violence education & reproductive justice. The Women's Center for Gender Justice is a safe space for all women-identified students & their allies.
What We Offer
- Lounge space to study & relax
- Workspace with computers
- Free menstrual products (pads & tampons)
- Free sexual health products (male & female condoms, etc.)
- Counseling assistance
- Support/social groups for students
- Details on lactation rooms & all-gender restrooms
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In compliance with the law & CUNY’s Policy on Equal Opportunity & Non-Discrimination, any discriminatory conduct based on gender-identity and/or gender expression is prohibited. Individuals have the right to use the restroom consistent with their gender identity, which is fluid & defined by the individual.
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Our social & educational workshops provide opportunities to learn new things, make friends & feel connected to the John Jay community.
![Counseling](/sites/default/files/styles/810xauto/public/2023-08/shutterstock_478395865.jpg?itok=JTOmzYYU)
We connect students to short-term & on-going individual counseling in a variety of areas.