How are the Olympics creating space for girls’ empowerment? Grace Lee discusses a unique gender equality initiative currently underway in Rio de Janeiro.
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.
More Than Meets the Eye: Female Saudi Athletes at the 2016 Rio Olympics
Are Saudi women challenging the status quo at the Rio games? Grace Lee takes a deeper look at the story of female Saudi athletes at the 2016 Olympics.
Saudi Women Get Behind the Wheel
How are Saudi women pushing for the right to drive? Sophie Barnett discusses recent trends in the status of Saudi Arabia’s women.
The First Female Combat General of Canada and the World
Sophie Barnett discusses Bridagier-General Jennie Carignan’s accomplishment as the highest-ranked woman in Combat Arms and leader in military gender integration
Flawed Foundations: Revising Argentina’s Approach to Gender-based Violence
How can Argentina better combat gender based violence? Marissa Young discusses recent policy shifts within Argentina, and what must happen next.
University of Toronto Women in House: Empowering Young Women on the Hill
In an interview with Tina Park, co-founder of Women in the House, Sophie Barnett explores how the program has excelled in promoting gender equality women’s empowerment within Canadian politics.
China’s W20 Leadership
How has the W20 conference addressed China’s gender concerns? Sophie Barnett discusses the Chinese government’s commitments to promoting gender equality.
Brexit and the Future of Britain’s Women
Sophie Barnett discusses the implications for the status of women following Britain’s decision to leave the EU.
First Female Mayor of Rome Makes History
How will Rome’s first female mayor impact the future of municipal politics? Grace Lee speaks to Virgina Raggi’s election and its influence on the future of Rome and women in politics.
Controversial Appointments by the LSE Centre for Women, Peace and Security
Grace Lee discusses the London School of Economics’ (LSE) recent appointments of ‘celebrity’ professors to its new MSc program in Women, Peace and Security