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.
Eimi Harris describes the trial against Nadezhda Savchenko, a Ukrainian helicopter pilot fighting on the front lines. Sentenced to 22 years in jail by a Russian court, Savchenko’s fight for her freedom will have be played on the political battlefront.
Hasina’s government must deal with the new challenge of the growing extremism in Bangladesh. The hanging of Salahuddin and Mujahideen last November resulted in violent protests. The rise in political violence in the presence of political divisions would provide international terrorist groups like the Islamic State (IS) opportunity to recruit local people who are disgruntled by their state.
Eimi Harris ties International Women’s Day to the UN’s continued efforts to highlight women in the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda
Seema Kawar explores the dangers faced by women and girl migrants and refugees along every step of their journey to Europe.
Eimi Harris describes India’s commitment to open combat roles to women in the Indian military and the impact this could have on military culture.
Aleksi Korpela discusses the creation of Norway’s all-female Jegertroppen, and the prospects for women in the Norwegian Armed Forces.
Eimi Harris describes recent gender-based initiatives by the CAF to support women in national defence.
Umaima Ghori tells about the experiences that made Tsai Ing-wen the leader she is and what we can expect from the first female president of Taiwan.
Eimi Harris speaks to the benefits around the direct involvement of women in peace discussions, and the steps taken to date to include them.
Jenny Yang reviews Kat Argo’s documentary ‘Polite People’ (2014), a fascinating look at the Ukraine conflict featuring interviews with pro-Russian foreign fighters.