Advancing women, gender, and social justice

The Mount Saint Vincent University Institute for the Study of Women (ISW) was revitalized in 2011 and renamed the Institute for Women, Gender, and Social Justice (IWGSJ) to reflect contemporary realities of the University’s ongoing commitment to gender equality and Women’s Studies. In February 2013, the Institute was renamed to honour Alexa McDonough and became the Alexa McDonough Institute for Women, Gender, and Social Justice (AMI).

Our Mission:

The AMI aims to achieve equity and improve lives through feminist initiatives that extend knowledge and understanding of issues related to women, girls, gender, and social justice for the Mount community and beyond.

Contact Us

Alexa McDonough Institute for Women, Gender and Social Justice
Mount Saint Vincent University | 166 Bedford Highway | Halifax, NS | B3M 2J6
Email: ami@msvu.ca

Sponsor Us!

Sponsor the AMI’s Girl’s Conference today!

Make sure to select the Alexa McDonough Institute for Women, Gender & Social Justice option under “Designations”.

Or send a cheque to:

Alexa McDonough Institute for Women, Gender & Social Justice
Mount Saint Vincent University
McCain Centre, Mailbox M21
166 Bedford Highway, Halifax, NS
Canada, B3M2J6

Join our Network

Signing up is easy and free! Joining the AMI’s network will connect you to an array of activities, events and education/research opportunities!

International Day of the Girl Child Celebration

The Alexa McDonough Institute for Women, Gender, and Social Justice (AMI) is organizing a free virtual event on 14th October 2022 to celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child. This day was created by the United Nations in 2012 to celebrate the achievements and potential of girls. The conference theme this is, She-roes: The Power to Change the World.

Girls Conference

Learn more about this conference here »

Sponsor the AMI’s Girl’s Conference today!

Help sponsor the AMI’s Girl’s Conference – be sure to select the Alexa McDonough Institute for Women, Gender & Social Justice option under “Designations”.

International Day of the Girl Child

Learn more about this event
here »