NYUAD’s Contract Staff Perform at the Global Migrant Festival

Five members of NYUAD’s contracted staff showcased their artistic abilities and engaged with other participants’ displays of talent at this year’s virtual edition of the Global Migrant Festival.

That’s What She Said: Nepal's Feminist Movement Asks "How Much More Can We Tolerate?"

A new movement named Ajhai Kati Sahane gained foot in Nepal, creating an inclusive environment for legal and social changes in the nation’s long history of sexual violence and improper rape shaming.

Learning and Belonging: The Story of NYUAD’s Office of Social Responsibility

Starting with a pilot English course in 2012 to being one of the leading models of corporate social responsibility in the region, the NYUAD Adult Education Program and OSR programming has sustained a sense of belonging for contract staff on campus.

That’s What She Said: Unpacking and Unlearning Himpathy

Himpathy refers to the disproportionate sympathy extended to a male perpetrator in cases of sexual assault, harassment, and other misogynistic behavior.

That’s What She Said: Gender Reveal Parties are Obsolete, Damaging and Exclusionary

There’s so much to rejoice about an unborn child, but throwing events to emphasize their sex is definitely the wrong way to go about it.

Palestine 101: The Legacy of SJP at NYUAD

Since the establishment of SJP at NYUAD in 2015, the SIG — which is part of a larger movement spread over hundreds of universities in the U.S. — has established a unique legacy on campus.

That’s What She Said: It’s Already A Man’s World

In a patriarchal world, International Men’s Day merely serves as a reminder that men and their issues always take priority, no matter how much worse the situation might be for other genders. To put it simply, every day is International Men's Day.

TASHAN and Anchorage Organize Panel Discussion On Identity and Orientation in South Asia

Members of the NYUAD community gather to discuss issues of intersectionality and identity in South Asian communities.

That’s What She Said: When a movement for inclusion ends up excluding

For every teenager from an underrepresented country taking a step towards feminism, a West-centric approach alienates them by showing them that their issues are not significant.

Office of Social Responsibility Organizes a Special Version of Gully Cricket

In collaboration with Student Interest Groups, TASHAN and Pakistani Student Association, and NYU Abu Dhabi Athletics, the Office of Social Responsibility organized a Gully Cricket event dedicated especially to the contracted staff on campus.

That’s What She Said: Media Representation of Women in Sports

Female athletes are routinely underrepresented in the media, which is not only an insult to them, but also creates a barrier for girls who aspire to pursue a career in the field.

Staff Appreciation Day Celebrations on Campus

The NYUAD community comes together to thank the university contracted staff.

Sexual Respect Awareness Week

Read about Sexual Respect Awareness Week and hear from Mary Signor about the event’s significance on campus

That’s What She Said: Perpetuating Patriarchy in the Name of Culture

It is time we stop hiding behind the guise of culture and tradition to justify archaic patriarchal beliefs that oppress women and teach us to be ashamed of our own bodies.

Office of Social Responsibility Adult Education Programs Start

Office of Social Responsibility offers twelve certificate programs for contracted staff, domestic workers and other community members on campus.

The Troubling Lack of Sexual Education in South Asia

The lack of comprehensive sexual education in South Asia stigmatizes reproductive health, fails to address sexual abuse and shames expressions of sexuality.

Female Genital Mutilation in The Middle East and North Africa

The prevalence of FGM reflects an extreme form of patriarchy under which girls’ sexuality is exploited to dominate them.

Student Assistantships On Campus

The assistantship program provides a very useful platform for students to learn new skills and explore potential career options, while also compensating them.

Cricket at NYUAD: Not A(n ADISL) Sport

The past, present and future of cricket at NYU Abu Dhabi.

AD Secrets: Ladies Night

Here are some of the best deals in Abu Dhabi for ladies.

Confessions of Two Roommates

The new student questionnaire for room selection is not detailed enough.

The Baraha: a Space for All

NYUAD’s student activity zone provides a space for community members to come together in an interactive and playful environment.

Valentine's Day: A Dish Best Served Sexist

It is high time we redefine Valentine’s Day. We ought to make it more inclusive and tear out the sexism, heteronormativity and consumer capitalist ideology.

V-Day

Started by playwright and activist Eve Ensler, the movement works towards promoting women’s sexuality and fighting the social stigma that surrounds rape victims.