Eimi Harris discusses efforts by women in Afghanistan to play a role in continued peace talks and why the Afghan government should act on its commitment to include women in the negotiations.
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.
Protection in times of Armed Conflict, Part I
Armed conflict exposes civilians to heightened sexual and gender based violence. Nancy explores how different actors define protection and why protection is necessary in times of armed conflict.
Event Summary: Women in Security & Peacekeeping
Event summary of our Women in Security and Peacekeeping panel discussion on Wednesday, December 9, 2015.
Women in Russia: Where Do They Stand?
Kelly Rahardja examines women’s rights in Russia in her latest infographic.
Attacking the Faithful: A Misplaced Vendetta against Muslim Women Following the Paris Attacks
Seema Kawar discusses recent attacks against Muslim women in Ontario in the wake of the Paris attacks and questions whether they are the target of a misplaced vendetta.
Why Women Matter: The Importance of Gender Balance in Government
In light of Justin Trudeau’s new cabinet, Genevieve Zingg takes a look at the impact of gender balancing in global governance.
Women of the Palestinian Intifadas
Seema Kawar takes a look at the participation of women and girls in the past Palestinian Intifadas and the most recent uprising.
Women’s Security is State Security
Victoria Heath illustrates the connection between women’s security and state security with her latest infograph.
The New Face of Justice in Canada
A short profile on the new Justice Minister of Canada Jody Wilson-Raybould and the importance of her appointment to the issue of missing and murdered indigenous women.
Violence against Indigenous Women in Canada: Part II
Seema Kawar further explores the different aspects of violence against indigenous women in Canada as well as the responses of the local community and the Canadian Government.