Welcome!
The Women’s Leadership and Resource Center (WLRC) is a Center for Cultural Understanding and Social Change (CCUSC) and serves faculty, staff, and students across all of UIC’s campuses (East, West, Law, UI Health).
Our mission:
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Increase awareness of and affirm the diverse needs of woman-identified persons in higher education.
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Provide opportunities to learn about the histories of and contemporary issues in feminist movements, activism, and scholarship, especially as they relate to white supremacy, ableism, heterosexism, transphobia, wealth inequality, et al.
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Promote gender equity, anti-violence, inclusion, and social justice on campus and in the larger society and world.
The center’s Campus Advocacy Network (CAN) program provides
The center’s Campus Advocacy Network (CAN) program provides
The center’s Campus Advocacy Network (CAN) program provides
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Advocacy confidential crisis support and advocacy for survivors of any gender/sexual/racial identity or university status who have experienced gender-based violence
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Education educational programs, training, campaigns, activism, internships, and community-building
News & Notes and Events
Feb
11
2026
Moya Bailey: Misogynoir in Medicine
Wednesday, 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
Moss Auditorium
Feb
12
2026
Stronger Together: Artmaking for a Better World
Thursday, 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
Latino Cultural Center, Lecture Center B2
Feb
17
2026
PERSIST(Σ): Citation Justice Workshop
Tuesday, 12:30 pm–2:00 pm
1-470 Daley Library
Feb
24
2026
Undergraduate Student Focus Group
Tuesday, 1:30 pm–3:00 pm
1700 SSB