Hermean Japra

Hermean is a Politics and Governance student at Toronto Metropolitan University with a strong academic focus on law, global governance, and human rights. She previously served as a Social Media Coordinator at the NATO Association of Canada, where she contributed to digital outreach and supported NATO-focused initiatives. Hermean’s interests span corporate law, international law, and human rights, grounding her commitment to understanding how legal systems shape global cooperation and social well-being. She is passionate about exploring how legal frameworks can support accountability, equity, and meaningful international engagement in today’s connected world.

Hermean Japra Women in Security

Sexual Violence as a Weapon of War: NATO’s Responsibility to Protect Women

This article looks at how sexual violence operates as a weapon of war in Sudan, and considers NATO’s responsibility to protect women under its Women, Peace & Security (WPS) agenda. It emphasizes the necessity of international collaboration, through policing, justice, and accountability initiatives, in order to strengthen women’s protections and address conflict-related sexual violence.

Hermean Japra Women in Security

Executing the Women, Peace & Security Agenda: Are International Human Rights Laws Able to Support NATO Commitments?

This article explores how international human rights law, through the CEDAW treaty, can help strengthen NATO’s Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda. It looks at how CEDAW’s legal obligations can support NATO’s goals by adding stronger accountability for member countries. Using Canada as an example, the piece shows how combining legal commitment with political action can make real progress toward equality and women’s roles in peace and security.