Honors

Gender, Health, & Human Rights: More Than a Woman’s Issue

This Praxis Lab explored the complex and evolving relationships between gender, health, and human rights. Students examined critical questions about how health is defined, how human rights influence well-being, and how gender and heterosexism shape our understanding of these issues. They analyzed the role of global institutions, such as national governments and the World Health Organization, in addressing these challenges.

In the second semester, students turned their focus to local issues, identifying key challenges in their own community that reflect the broader global conversation. They applied their research and insights to develop a meaningful project aimed at creating real change. Their final report highlights their findings and recommendations for improving gender and health equity at the local level.