In her analysis of the ongoing Colombian peace process, Ashley reviews the role of bringing a gender perspective to disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programs.
Author: Ashley Boyes
Ashley Boyes is currently pursuing a combined Juris Doctor at the University of Ottawa and MA at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, where her research focuses on the categorization of women through language, law and legislation. Ashley holds an Honours B.A. in Political Science and Global Culture Studies from Brescia University College at Western University with a focus on international relations and women’s security. She has a passion for international human rights and hopes to continue to advocate for others as her career progresses. She can be contacted at aboye009@uottawa.ca.
Post-2015 Agenda: The Future of Economic and Social Development
In her discussion of the post-2015 development agenda, Ashley Boyes asks the question, what next?
Formal or Customary Arrangements: The Impact on Women’s Rights to Land
Ashley Boyes reflects on the link between different types of land arrangements and women’s rights.
Slumber Safely: Sexual Violence on University Campuses
Ashley Boyes explores the rise of sexual assault cases sweeping across North American colleges and argues that despite being a key topic in the developing world, it is just as prevelant in our own backyard.
A Sexual Battlefield: ISIS and Iraqi Women
Ashley Boyes examines the challenges facing Iraqi women due to the recent rise of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).
Fashion Future: Lipstick, Sales and Development
Ashley Boyes examines the potential benefits of large scale female employment in industries of developing nations.
Gender Mainstreaming: Empowering or Disenfranchising
Ashley Boyes discusses the concept of gender mainstreaming and its benefits for raising awareness of gender issues worldwide.
Gold and Cloth: Inside Cambodia’s Sex Trade
Ashley Boyes examines the crisis of sexual exploitation and human trafficking in Cambodia.
Sexual Violence Compensation
Ashley Boyes discusses the concept of compensation for crimes of sexual violence in developing nations.
New Canadian Prostitution Laws: Skirting Around Bedford?
Ashley Boyes discusses the new proposed prostitution legislation in Canada.