Global Center for Women & Justice at Vanguard University

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Study the Issues. Be a Voice. Make a Difference.

The Global Center for Women & Justice (GCWJ) at Vanguard University is a faith-based organization that creates an environment for education, advocacy, and collaboration.

Today, Live2Free members passed out pins for DENIM DAY and helped educate their peers on why we wear denim 👖⭐️Why DO we ...
04/29/2026

Today, Live2Free members passed out pins for DENIM DAY and helped educate their peers on why we wear denim 👖⭐️

Why DO we wear denim on Denim Day??
—> Denim Day began as a response to a 1992 Italian Supreme Court case. The court overturned a r**e verdict in favor of the accused because the victim had been wearing tight jeans at the time she was assaulted, which, they claimed, implied she had consented.

Founded in response to this injustice, Denim Day began a movement to combat sexual violence and victim blaming — a movement we seek to continue not just today but in all our initiatives at the Global Center.

VU students showing up for Child Abuse Prevention Month 🙌🏼💙Hands are not for hitting.What are hands for?“High 5s”“huggin...
04/21/2026

VU students showing up for Child Abuse Prevention Month 🙌🏼💙

Hands are not for hitting.
What are hands for?
“High 5s”
“hugging!”
“giving”
“Tutoring”
“Secret handshakes”
“drinking coffee”
“praising”
“worshipping”
“Thumbs Up”

Leave your answer in the comments!

VU students, explore the questions that matter to YOU this fall in Research in Women’s Studies. ⭐️REGISTER NOW for WJST ...
04/15/2026

VU students, explore the questions that matter to YOU this fall in Research in Women’s Studies.

⭐️REGISTER NOW for WJST 410⭐️

Join us for an inspiring event this Wednesday at 6:00 PM in the Heath Building, Room 100, at Vanguard University. We hop...
04/06/2026

Join us for an inspiring event this Wednesday at 6:00 PM in the Heath Building, Room 100, at Vanguard University. We hope to see you there!

Two weeks ago, educators, students, and community leaders came together for Ensure Justice 2026 to better understand the...
03/19/2026

Two weeks ago, educators, students, and community leaders came together for Ensure Justice 2026 to better understand the risks young people face and how to respond with practical, prevention-focused strategies.

With spring break just passing for Vanguard and beginning across many OCDE schools, this is an important time to stay aware. Changes in routine and increased time online can increase vulnerability for youth. The tools and insights shared at Ensure Justice are especially relevant during this season.

Missed the conference but want to learn more? Connect with us through our website and check out the Ending Human Trafficking Podcast.

SAVE THE DATE: Next year’s Ensure Justice will be held March 5, 2027.

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Barbie debuted in 1959, at a time when many careers were still closed to women. Over the decades she has been portrayed ...
03/09/2026

Barbie debuted in 1959, at a time when many careers were still closed to women. Over the decades she has been portrayed in 200+ professions, reflecting how expectations for women’s roles have expanded.

During Women’s History Month, it’s a reminder that progress for women has come through research, advocacy, and persistent work—and there is still more to do.

Learning the issues and engaging the evidence helps move that progress forward.

Sources:
• Inter-Parliamentary Union (2024). Women in national parliaments.
https://www.ipu.org/resources/publications/infographics/2024-03/women-in-politics-2024
• International Labour Organization (ILO) (2023). Global Wage Report.
https://www.ilo.org/global/publications/books/WCMS_862569
• UN Women (2023). Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals: Gender
Snapshot.
https://www.unwomen.org/en/digital-library/publications/2023/09/progress-on-the-sustai
nable-development-goals-the-gender-snapshot
• Barbie career representation: Mattel corporate history / Barbie media archives

03/06/2026

Ensure Justice is tomorrow!! Can’t wait to see you all at 9:00 AM.

Our theme, “Resilient and Ready,” is all about equipping ourselves with the knowledge to keep our youth safe. By staying informed and alert, we build the resilience needed to prevent exploitation and ensure we are ready to protect the next generation.

See you there!

Before we gather for Ensure Justice this Friday, preview the conversation in a special episode of the Ending Human Traff...
03/01/2026

Before we gather for Ensure Justice this Friday, preview the conversation in a special episode of the Ending Human Trafficking Podcast.

Adjunct Professor Ruthi Hanchett sits down with keynote speaker Dr. Nanyamka Redmond to explore why resilience is relational and why information alone will never protect young people.

This episode sets the stage for our conference theme, Resilient and Ready: Building Youth Who Stand, Speak, and Lead.

Listen now and join us March 6 at Vanguard University.

Link in Bio.

02/27/2026

7 days. One mission.
Vibing with the Vanguard Competition Dance Team today to remind you that Ensure Justice is just one week away!
Our theme: Resilient & Ready. Our goal: Equipping our kids with the real-world survival skills they deserve.
Join us for our annual Ensure Justice conference on March 6. Register online at gcwj.org/ensure-justice-2026

Throwing it back to last year, but looking forward to our biggest year yet! The theme for Ensure Justice 2026 is RESILIE...
02/24/2026

Throwing it back to last year, but looking forward to our biggest year yet! The theme for Ensure Justice 2026 is RESILIENT AND READY. At its core, we believe that teaching our youth and students to recognize the signs of trafficking isn’t just an elective, it’s a survival skill that saves lives.
VU STUDENTS: You can still be part of this. Registration is OPEN. Only $20. Lunch is included!
Don’t just watch the change, be the change. See you there!

Did you know the first documented trafficking case in Orange County wasn’t found by a task force? It was uncovered becau...
02/17/2026

Did you know the first documented trafficking case in Orange County wasn’t found by a task force? It was uncovered because a child noticed something was wrong and had the courage to speak up. That one moment of readiness changed a life forever. This is why our 2026 theme is RESILIENT AND READY. We believe that teaching our youth and students to recognize the signs isn’t just education, but a survival skill that saves lives.

True justice isn’t just about the perimeter we build; it’s about the internal structure we provide. At this year’s Ensur...
02/14/2026

True justice isn’t just about the perimeter we build; it’s about the internal structure we provide. At this year’s Ensure Justice conference, we’re shifting the conversation from “fences” to “scaffolding.” While a fence tries to keep the world away, scaffolding equips the child to rise above it. Every peer educator, teacher, and program director serves as a vital piece of that structure. By providing consistency, mentorship, and solidness, we ensure that every child has the support they need to thrive safely. Together, we aren’t just building a barrier, we are building a foundation.

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