“According to the United Nations (UN), 40% of all child soldiers are girls.” Ambika Varma explores female child soldiers and their impact during wartime.
Author: Ambika Varma
Ambika Varma is a Program Editor for Women and Security. She is a York University graduate with a degree in the biomedical sciences. Ambika has worked as a translator for various UN organizations and as a Compliance Analyst for the G7 Research Group at the University of Toronto. She is highly interested in global health security protocols, the impact of biological weaponry, and the impact of disease on security issues. As an intern for the NAOC, Ambika hopes to engage with important security issues and gain a deeper understanding of the various actors at play. Ambika loves art and literature, and plays the violin!
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Yemen is currently facing one of the world’s most gruelling humanitarian crises. The situation is dire and the need for a long-term political solution has reached a point past desperation.
#16DaysOfActivism Interview Series: The Honourable Maryam Monsef
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#16DaysOfActivism Interview Series: The Honourable Kirsty Duncan
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#16DaysOfActivism Interview Series: Dr. Aisha Ahmad
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#16DaysOfActivism Interview Series: The Honourable Catherine McKenna
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#16DaysOfActivism Interview Series: Vina Nadjibulla
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