The Honourable Kirsty Duncan is Canada’s Minister of Science. Learn more about her in our interview series.
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.
#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.
Understanding Canada and Women, Peace and Security
The Women, Peace and Security Agenda started with a single resolution. It evolved into an entire mandate that inspired the development of egalitarian National Action Plans. Take a look at this infograph to learn what Canada does.
UNSCR 1325 Women, Peace and Security: 17 Years Later
Seventeen years after the conception of UNSCR 1325, we evaluate its impact.
Canada’s Latest: The Women in Force Program
Canada’s latest defence policy reveals a new program to attract women to the military.
What Will The End of Obamacare Mean For Women?
Helin Alcinkaya explores what the American Health Care Act will mean for women, and low-income demographics in America.