“According to the United Nations (UN), 40% of all child soldiers are girls.” Ambika Varma explores female child soldiers and their impact during wartime.
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2018: New Year, Same Politics?
2018 will be a year of serious changes, both in policy and the people who create it.
2017: A Year in Review
Overall, this year has been difficult. The politics at large have been frightening and there has been a certain desperation in the air. But the good parts cannot be ignored.
Yemen: A Forgotten Humanitarian Crisis
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
The Honourable Maryam Monsef is Canada’s Minister for the Status of Women. Learn more about her in our interview series.
#16DaysOfActivism Interview Series: The Honourable Kirsty Duncan
The Honourable Kirsty Duncan is Canada’s Minister of Science. Learn more about her in our interview series.
#16DaysOfActivism Interview Series: Sana Afouaiz
Sana Afouaiz is the Founder of Womenpreneur, an initiative that empowers female entrepreneurs in the Middle East and North Africa. Learn more about her during the NATO Association of Canada’s 16 Days Against Gender-Based Violence.
#16DaysOfActivism Interview Series: Dr. Aisha Ahmad
Dr. Ahmad teaches international security at the University of Toronto and is the Director of the Islam and Global Affairs Initiative. Learn more about her during the NATO Association of Canada’s 16 Days Against Gender-Based Violence.
#16DaysOfActivism Interview Series: The Honourable Catherine McKenna
The Honourable Catherine McKenna is Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change. Learn more about her during the NATO Association’s 16 Days Against Gender-Based Violence.
#16DaysOfActivism Interview Series: Vina Nadjibulla
The NATO Association of Canada is proud to be a part of the ‘16 Days Against Gender Based Violence’ Campaign. For the campaign, the NATO Association of Canada has compiled an interview series with women doing great work in Canada to showcase why it is important to fight against gender-based violence.