In this article, Mary David-Decker explores a few of the different roles women are able to occupy when exposed to the violence and loss caused by the persistent presence of terrorist activities in their communities.
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.
In Conversation with Jieun Baek (Part II) : an Inspiring Female Researcher
Read Part I here, in which I ask Jieun about her research about information access in and out of North Korea. Part II: About JiEun’s Career Can you tell me a bit more about your position at Google headquarters and your work on information access projects for North Korean defectors? I was in Read More…
The women’s march and beyond – inspiring advocacy post-Trump
In light of the world-wide Women’s Marches, Stephanie Oldfield discusses how women’s advocacy has developed in the wake of Trumpism.
Justice for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Sabrina Natale discusses the implications of the National Inquiry in the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls for human security and Canada’s national security.
Liberty or Treason? Obama Commutes Chelsea Manning’s 35-Year Prison Sentence
President Obama has commuted the 35-year sentence of transgender Wikileaks contributor Chelsea Manning. Human rights, national security, and Obama’s legacy are all at play in the decision.
Feminine Hygiene and Security
How does limited access to feminine hygiene products affect women in developing countries? Catherine Gao makes the case that access to feminine hygiene products should always be included in aid.
Infographic: Afghan Women 2016 Facts, roadmap to our movie-night
In the context of our 16days movie-night and discussion at NAOC on December 8 2016, Mégane Visette highlights important facts about Afghan women through this handy infographic.
Extraction des ressources naturelles et violence contre les femmes autochtones: Ô Canada
Quel lien existe-t-il entre l’extraction des ressources naturelles et la sécurité des femmes autochtones au Canada? Mégane Visette examine comment nos politiques de développement économique affecte les relations de genre autochtones et non-autochtones et offre des recommandations pour éradiquer la violence genrée.
Gender Equality in Rwanda: A one of a kind case
In her article for the #16 day challenge, Charlotte Le Vay explores the discrepancy between women’s social equality and women’s representation in the political sphere in Rwanda.
Gender Based Violence In Canada: A Case For Concern
Jemma Finnegan discusses what Canada is doing to address gender-based violence