Affiliated Groups

The PWC provides mentoring, space, equipment and some financial support to a wide range of campus groups, including:

Abuse and Sexual Assault Prevention (ASAP)

ASAP is a group of undergraduate and graduate students dedicated to raising awareness about sexual violence on campus. ASAP hosts weekly discussions that include topics ranging from feminist and political theory to the media and US culture, as well as documentary screenings, speakers and other events. In the spring semester, ASAP plans and sponsors Take Back The Night, a campus-wide protest of sexual violence and a survivor vigil. For more information contact: asapatpenn@gmail.com.

Black Graduate Women's Association (BGWA)

BWGA works to promote the visibility of black graduate women on campus and to strengthen the relationships between black women graduate students from all disciplines. They are devoted to providing a space that fosters well being, dialogue, scholarship, community and leadership development in the lives of graduate women of the African Diaspora at the University of Pennsylvania and beyond. For more information contact: bgwa.upenn@gmail.com

F-Word Magazine

A feminist publication accepting prose, poetry, academic writing, and other student submissions. For more information contact: upennfword@gmail.com

Guidance, Empowerment, and Medicine for Women's Health (GEM)

GEM aims to advocate for women's health by engaging with partners across Philadelphia and nationally. We strive to educate and empower women through outreach, support, and advocacy by promoting access to comprehensive healthcare services. Through collaboration with healthcare experts and community organizations, we strive to make a meaningful impact on women's health outcomes and overall quality of life. For more information contact: gematupenn@gmail.com

OWN IT

OWN IT UPenn is a series of events, summits, and opportunities to motivate and connect young women and their allies everywhere. For more information contact: ownit.upenn@gmail.com

Parents @ Penn

P@P is a voluntary membership organization for parents and parents-to-be who are staff, faculty, or students and their partners/spouses at the University of Pennsylvania. They share resources and provide support through an email list and organize workshops and social events to help build a nurturing community for parents at Penn. For more information contact: parents@gsc.upenn.edu.

Mujeres Empoderadas

Mujeres Empoderadas (M.E.) is a safe space inclusive to women who identify with the Latina and/or Hispanic cultural experience. For more information contact: MEatPenn@gmail.com

Penn Association for Gender Equity (PAGE)

Penn Association for Gender Equity (PAGE) promotes gender and social justice, and serves as an umbrella group for a diverse range of constituent organizations at Penn. For more information contact: contact.pagechair@gmail.com

Penn Fems

Penn Fems is a welcoming community for feminists of color by feminists of color. They host intersectional discussions, socials and more. For more information contact: pennfemsupenn@gmail.com.

Penn Graduate Women in Science and Engineering (PGWISE)

An organization designed to enhance the graduate experience of women in science and engineering; to improve the environment of women pursuing careers in science and engineering; and to increase the representation of women in science and engineering at all levels of the University of Pennsylvania. For more information contact: pgwise.upenn@gmail.com

Penn Knitters

Group for anyone in the Penn community interested in knitting, crocheting, sewing & conversation. For more information, contact vpul-pwc@pobox.upenn.edu

Penn Monologues

An annual production written and performed entirely by members of the Penn community and focused on gender, sex, identity, race, and truth-telling. Penn Monologues believes in the equality of all individuals, disclosure as a means of connecting through truth, and the end of violence. For more information contact: vpul-pwc@pobox.upenn.edu.

Penn Reproductive Justice

Penn Repro Justice (PRJ) was created in response to the overturn of Roe v. Wade, which further restricted reproductive autonomy and choice— specifically targeting historically marginalized communities that have already struggled with healthcare access and basic necessities. PRJ supports reproductive justice work in both the Penn & Philly community by amplifying local advocacy efforts, distributing resources, raising awareness through education, and developing sustainable and meaningful partnerships. By prioritizing listening to voices throughout communities, PRJ hopes their efforts will empower people to make educated choices and safely care for their reproductive health. For more information, contact upennreproductivejustice@gmail.com.

Quake Magazine

Founded in 2005, Quake Magazine is Penn's first and only sex and sexuality publication. Quake embraces sex, body, and queer positivity. This magazine uses literature, photography, design, and other art forms to facilitate the appreciation of bodies, relationships, sex, and love of all kinds. Quake strives to explore these themes in a respectful, inclusive, and artful space which is welcoming to all identities. Outside of the magazine, they seek to be a voice for sexual health and education on campus, through events, fundraisers, and gatherings that engage the community. In seeking honest sharing, they value confidentiality above all else. Quake prioritizes being equitable, curious, and trustworthy in their appreciation for different stories. For more information, contact quakemagpenn@gmail.com.

Shea Collective

Shea Collective offers healing, empowerment, and dialogue for those who face misogynoir at Penn. Black women, black femmes, black non-binary individuals, and allies are welcome. For more information, contact sheacollect@gmail.com.

Sister Sister

Sister Sister is a support group dedicated to fostering a sense of sisterhood and purpose among students who identify as women of color at the University of Pennsylvania. This communal purpose is fostered through facilitated discussions, personal sharing and networking, leadership development, and information and resource sharing. Sister Sister also works to inspire and fortify women of color during their collegiate journey by encouraging the development of substantial relationships with faculty, staff and alumni of color.

Spice Collective

Spice Collective is a femme-centered discussion and organizing group for Asian Pacific-Islander Desi American non-men that provides a space for intersectional identity exploration, especially through the lens of race and gender. They hold 1.5 hour discussions every week about various topics, from families to sexuality to organizing and activism. For more information contact: Viraj at pviraj@upenn.edu

South Asian Women’s Space

Founded in 2015, and located in the Pan-Asian American Community House (PAACH), the South Asian Women’s Space is a peer-led space that provides respectful discussion and solidarity for South Asian women within the Penn community in an effort to promote identity exploration and learning/unlearning about aspects of our identities in a safe space. For more information contact: Vedika at vedikag@sas.upenn.edu

Women Who Lift at Penn (WWL)

Women Who Lift at Penn (WWL) is a community of women and non-men lifting and learning to lift. They host weekly group lift sessions, general body meetings, sessions with personal trainers, and more!