Sophie Barnett discusses key trends in the NATO Committee on Gender Perspective’s Annual Conferences and their implications for achieving gender equality in security operations.
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.
Asylum Seekers Fleeing Domestic Violence: The Case for a Broader Approach that Better Protects Claimants
Seema Kawar explores the legal challenges faced by women fleeing domestic violence making refugee claims in Canada.
A Forgotten Discourse: Including a Gendered Analysis in Conflict Studies (Part 1)
In the first of a three part series, Marissa Young reflects on the May 17-29 Olmsted-Fulbright field study to Israel by highlighting the importance of using a gendered lens in conflict studies and peace building.
Two Months of Firsts for Women in the US Military
Grace Lee discusses recent milestones for women in the US military.
The G7 and Gender Equality: Ise-Shima Edition
Sophie Barnett discusses G7 leaders’ performance on gender equality at the recent Ise-Shima Summit in Japan
Changing the Face of War in Russia: Women in the Russian Armed Forces
In the wake of a historic change in Russia’s Victory Day Parade, Marissa Young reflects on the history and current condition of women in the Russian armed forces.
Unveiling a new-Jihadism: How Women are Combatting ISIL
Jihadism vs. Female Fighter? Marissa Young discusses the effect of independently organized militant women’s groups on ISIL.
The Role of Mothers in Countering Violent Extremism
Grace Lee discusses Edit Schallffer and Ulrich Kropiunnigg’s essay “A New Security Architecture: Mothers Included!” from “A Man’s World? Exploring the Roles of Women in Counter Terrorism and Violent Extremism”
Towards Gender Equality: Recent Updates in NATO’s Implementation of Resolution 1325
Sophie Barnett highlights some of NATO’s initiatives to comply with UN Resolution 1325 and the need to continue promoting women in NATO leadership.
CSW60: Continuing to Connect Women to Sustainable Development
Eimi Harris summarizes some of the events and themes from the Commission on the Status of Women’s 60th session.