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.
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.
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
Interview with Magdalena Surma: NAOC, YATA & Professional advice
Tune in, as Megane Visette interviews Magdalena Surma, editor of Global Horizons at NAOC & Secretary General of YATA, about her experience as a young woman in the field of security and her professional advice.
Interview with Meaghan Shoemaker (Part II): gender in security & graduate studies
In part II of this interview, Meaghan Shoemaker talks about gender in security and her experience in graduate studies and advocacy.
Interview with Meaghan Shoemaker: Gender lab & military personnel transition
In Part I of this interview, Meaghan Shoemaker tells us about an important research project she is working on at the Gender lab of Queens University’s Center for International and Defence Policy.
Feminist Foreign Policy – Progressive or Provocative?
Ida Männistö takes a closer look at Sweden’s new foreign policy model and the stigmatization of the word feminism.
Canada and Gender Equality: Progressive Champion of Women’s Rights or International Laggard?
Canada continues to promote gender equality abroad. However, is it doing its fair share at home? Jenny Yang discusses Canada’s reflective look on gender equality.
Interview with Stefanie von Hlatky: WIIS-Canada & gender mainstreaming in security
In this interview, Mégane Visette asks Prof. Stefanie von Hlatky about WIIS-Canada, her research on gender mainstreaming, and her gender training project at NATO.