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Author: Seema Kawar

Seema is currently a trainee Lawyer in Jordan. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Law in the UK and her Masters in Law in International Development Law and Human Rights from the University of Warwick in the UK. She has a deep interest in women’s rights and refugee rights issues and has volunteered a Sisterhood is Global Institute in Jordan, a local women’s rights organization, and as an assistant caseworker helping asylum seekers from various backgrounds in the UK. She is interested in learning more about the legal, social and political issues the hinder women’s rights and progress in the MENA region and contributing to improving the status of women in the MENA Region and other parts of the developing world.

Asylum Seekers Fleeing Domestic Violence: The Case for a Broader Approach that Better Protects Claimants

Seema Kawar, Women in Security June 23, 2016June 22, 2016 Seema Kawar

Seema Kawar explores the legal challenges faced by women fleeing domestic violence making refugee claims in Canada.

Making the Journey: Female Migrants Facing Violence on Their Way to Europe

Seema Kawar, Women in Security March 4, 2016March 4, 2016 Seema Kawar

Seema Kawar explores the dangers faced by women and girl migrants and refugees along every step of their journey to Europe.

Attacking the Faithful: A Misplaced Vendetta against Muslim Women Following the Paris Attacks

Canada, Security, Seema Kawar, Women, Women in Security, women in security December 6, 2015December 5, 2015 Seema Kawar

Seema Kawar discusses recent attacks against Muslim women in Ontario in the wake of the Paris attacks and questions whether they are the target of a misplaced vendetta.

Women of the Palestinian Intifadas

Human Rights, Israel, Palestine, Rights, Security, Seema Kawar, The Middle East and North Africa, Women, Women in Security, women in security December 3, 2015 Seema Kawar

Seema Kawar takes a look at the participation of women and girls in the past Palestinian Intifadas and the most recent uprising.

The New Face of Justice in Canada

Canada, Seema Kawar, Women, Women in Security, women in security November 30, 2015January 25, 2016 Seema Kawar

A short profile on the new Justice Minister of Canada Jody Wilson-Raybould and the importance of her appointment to the issue of missing and murdered indigenous women.

Violence against Indigenous Women in Canada: Part II

Canada, Criminal Justice, Human Rights, NGOs, Rights, Security, Seema Kawar, Women, Women in Security, women in security November 18, 2015November 18, 2015 Seema Kawar

Seema Kawar further explores the different aspects of violence against indigenous women in Canada as well as the responses of the local community and the Canadian Government.

UN Peacekeepers: Are the Protectors a Threat to Women and Children? (Part II)

Africa, Human Rights, NGOs, Peace & Security, Seema Kawar, United Nations, Women, Women in Security, women in security November 3, 2015November 4, 2015 Seema Kawar

Building on from her last article, Seema Kawar explores the issues of accountability and ways forward in more detail.

Violence against Indigenous Women in Canada: Part I

Canada, Human Rights, NGOs, Rights, Security, Seema Kawar, Women, Women in Security October 22, 2015October 22, 2015 Seema Kawar

Seema Kawar touches on the facts and causes behind the epidemic of Indigenous women who have been murdered and have gone missing in Canada.

UN Peacekeepers: Are the Protectors a Threat to Women and Children? (Part I)

Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Haiti, Seema Kawar, Sudan, Women in Security October 6, 2015October 5, 2015 Seema Kawar

Seema Kawar examines how some UN peacekeepers pose as a threat to women and children in areas where they are deployed.

Female Leadership at the UN: Has the Time Come for a Women Secretary General?

Human Rights, Seema Kawar, Society, Uncategorized, United Nations, Women, Women in Security September 24, 2015September 24, 2015 Seema Kawar

Seema Kawar explores the importance of pushing to select a woman as the next Secretary General of the United Nations.

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