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2026 Ni Una Más: Standing Together Against Feminicide and Gender-Based Violence
This 21st annual symposium commemorates the 20th anniversary of the 2006 ‘Justice for the Women of Juárez’ scheduled for April 7 & 8, 2026. This symposia will provide updates to work that families of feminicide victims, scholars, and human rights defenders have engaged in, since the 2006 JPTSJS, including advances in policies, laws, and advocacy for women and girls, and in addressing other forms of gender-based violence. 

 

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2026 ¡Ni Una Más! Unidos contra el Feminicidio y la Violencia de Género
Este simposio anual, que cumple su 21ª edición, conmemora el 20º aniversario de la "Justicia para las Mujeres de Juárez" de 2006 y está programado para los días 7 al 8 de abril de 2026. Este simposio ofrecerá actualizaciones sobre el trabajo que las familias de víctimas de feminicidio, académicos y defensores de derechos humanos han realizado desde el simposio de 2006, incluyendo los avances en políticas, leyes y la defensa de los derechos de las mujeres y las niñas, así como en el abordaje de otras formas de violencia de género.  

 

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LUNCH & LEARN ON FEMINICIDE


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PIN-MAKING WORKSHOP


The image is a flyer with a pink background for a "Pin-Making Workshop" at the 21st annual J. Paul Taylor Social Justice Symposium, organized by NM State. It mentions "Ni Una Más: Standing Together Against Feminicides and Gender-Based Violence." The flyer encourages creativity with the phrase "Unleash your Creativity and Make a Statement." Below this are images of various pins, each with messages related to the theme, such as "NI UNA MÁS" and "No a la Violencia." The bottom section of the flyer provides the event's details: date, location, and time. Alt-text: A flyer for a pin-making workshop at the J. Paul Taylor Social Justice Symposium. Transcribed Text: NM STATE Pin-Making Workshop for the 21st annual J. Paul Taylor Social Justice Symposium Ni Una Más: Standing Together Against Feminicides and Gender-Based Violence Unleash your Creativity and Make a Statement NI UNA MÁS No a la Violencia There's Nothing Pretty about Murder! Women Hold the Power to Create, Not Destroy. Date: March 11th, 2026 Location: American Indian Student Center Time: 4:30pm - 7:00pm For more information see https://jpt.nmsu.edu/

Social Justice Award


The image is a digital flyer for the "Social Justice Award" presented by the Department of Political Science, Public Law & Administration. The background is predominantly white with various text boxes and colored accents. At the top, "SOCIAL JUSTICE AWARD" is written in bold, dark purple letters. Beneath it is smaller text stating the department's name. The flyer asks "Hey Aggies!" if they know someone making a real impact. On the left, a white text box with colorful corner decorations lists submission instructions, including a one-page letter and contact details. A bold magenta section below specifies the submission deadline, Friday, March 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM, with an email address provided for contacts. On the right side, a section explains the award’s purpose: honoring those contributing to a just society through various means such as community organizing and fighting inequality. The phrase "APPLY OR NOMINATE NOW!" is in bold turquoise. The bottom-right corner displays the New Mexico State University logo in dark purple. Alt-text: Flyer for a Social Justice Award presented by the Dept. of Political Science at NMSU, with details on submissions and award purposes. Transcribed Text: SOCIAL JUSTICE AWARD Dept. of Political Science, Public Law & Administration Hey Aggies! Do you know a student, staff, or faculty member making a real impact? Or are YOU that person? What to submit: A 1-page letter describing concrete examples of social justice work and its impact on the local community Include contact info (phone + email) Faculty/staff: attach a resume or CV Submit by: 5:00 PM Friday, March 27, 2026 EMAIL TO: anjah@nmsu.edu (Anja Hansen) The Social Justice Award honors individuals who go above and beyond to help create a more just society through: Community organizing Political engagement Fighting inequality & prejudice Promoting peace, non-violence & free speech NM STATE College of Arts and Sciences

The image is a digital flyer for the "Social Justice Award 2026" presented by the Department of Political Science, Public Law, and Administration at New Mexico State University. The flyer has a white background enclosed by a double-lined border in dark red. At the top, the title "SOCIAL JUSTICE AWARD 2026" is written in large, bold, dark red uppercase letters, followed by the department name and the application deadline in smaller, italicized font. The body text is left-aligned and explains the purpose of the award, its eligibility criteria, nomination details, and submission instructions. Important phrases are bolded for emphasis. The contact information for submissions includes an email address and a phone number. The bottom right features the logo of the College of Arts and Sciences in white and dark red. Alt-text: A flyer for the Social Justice Award 2026 from New Mexico State University, detailing the nomination process and contact information. Transcribed Text: SOCIAL JUSTICE AWARD 2026 DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE, PUBLIC LAW AND ADMINISTRATION - Deadline: 03/27/26 The Social Justice Award is intended to recognize and honor a member of the student body, staff or faculty at New Mexico State University who has volunteered to help create a more just society. Forms of social justice activism might include efforts to eliminate disparities in economic conditions, to facilitate political involvement, to work against inequality and prejudice, to promote peace and non-violence, or in some other fashion strive to make the community a better place for all. Previous recipients have engaged in such activities as community organizing, the advancement of tolerance, and the protection of free speech. Regardless of the contribution made, it must reflect a commitment of time, passion and energy beyond one’s employment or general activities as a student, staff or faculty member of NMSU. Applicants or nominators must describe in no more than one page how they or the person being nominated has impacted the local community through the promotion of social justice. The letter must describe, with concrete examples, the work done and how it has contributed to fostering a more just place to live. Letters of application and nomination are to be submitted by email to the Social Justice Award Committee, Department of Political Science, Public Law and Administration, by no later than 5:00 pm on Friday, March 27, 2026. Send applications to Anja Hansen, Administrative Assistant, at anjah@nmsu.edu. The person submitting the letter should provide appropriate contact information, including a current phone number and email address. In addition, a copy of a resume or CV should be submitted if the person applying or being nominated is a member of the faculty or staff. The award will be presented to the recipient on the final day of the 21st Annual J. Paul Taylor Social Justice Symposium on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. The recipient will also help in the promotion of the Social Justice Award in the future. Contact: Dr. Neil Harvey, Department of Political Science, Public Law and Administration, 575-646-4935. nharvey@nmsu.edu [Logo of NM State College of Arts and Sciences]

CANVAS AND DRESS-MAKING WORKSHOP


The image is a promotional poster for a workshop titled “Canvas and Dress-Making Workshop: Statements Against Violence.” The background is a light purple color. At the top, the title of the workshop is written in large, uppercase purple letters. Below, the details of the Zoom guest speaker, Irene Simmons, are provided in purple font, noting her as a visual artist from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It mentions the date, March 31st, and the location, Devasthali Hall Room 106, with the time listed as 5-7pm in purple text. The workshop is sponsored by the CAMP Student Council for the J. Paul Taylor Social Justice Symposium, as noted in smaller purple font. The poster includes two rectangular images. On the left is an outdoor installation featuring colorful dresses hanging on crosses spread across a grassy field with buildings and trees in the background. On the right is a portrait of a woman with glasses and shoulder-length hair. At the bottom, a sentence in purple provides additional information about Simmons’ ReDressing Injustice installation, inspired by a documentary film, which grew in size since its inception in 2008. The website for more information is listed in purple at the bottom of the poster. Alt-text: Promotional poster for “Canvas and Dress-Making Workshop: Statements Against Violence,” featuring details about guest speaker Irene Simmons, date, time, and location, with images of an outdoor dress installation and a woman’s portrait. Transcribed Text: “CANVAS AND DRESS-MAKING WORKSHOP: STATEMENTS AGAINST VIOLENCE” Zoom Guest Speaker: Irene Simmons Irene Simmons is a visual artist currently working in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. March 31st Devasthali Hall Room 106 5-7pm Sponsored by the CAMP Student Council for the J. Paul Taylor Social Justice Symposium Simmons’ ReDressing Injustice outdoor installation was inspired by the riveting documentary film Señorita Extraviada by the late Lourdes Portillo. From its inception at Arizona State University West in 2003, the installation doubled in size, featuring over 400 dresses at New Mexico State University in 2006. For more information on the JPTSJS, April 7 & 8 see: jptsjs.nmsu.edu