First Nations women are at a greater risk of being victimized by a current or former partner than women from other communities. Why is that?
Women in Security
Women in Security covers a wide-range of issues as it explores the link between women, security, and development. As a forum to stimulate discussion and instructive debates, the NATO Association of Canada will examine the ways in which women both contribute to and are the focus of Canadian and NATO defence and security initiatives. This program also offers a critical look at the structures and institutions that shape the role of women in security at home and abroad.
Part 2: Addressing Sexual and Gender Based Violence in Humanitarian Emergencies
SGBV occurs globally and is consistently underreported, but it is particularly rampant in societies rooted in gender inequality and traditional, patriarchal norms. In humanitarian emergencies, risks and vulnerabilities of all sorts are extremely high.
Part 1: Sexual and Gender-Based Violence – A Weapon of War in Complex Humanitarian Settings
Globally, sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) affects millions of men, women, girls, and boys in both physically and psychologically.
#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.
The Importance of Gender Transformative Programming within International Development Work
Achieving full gender equality both nationally and internationally has been extremely challenging for many nations around the world, and yet it is crucial to keep fighting.
#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.