Nancy Kanwal explores how the ongoing Syrian Civil War has deprived women and girls of their most fundamental human rights to health, dignity and security.
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.
Women in the Workplace in Jordan
Seema Kawar discusses the importance of the presence of women in the workplace and public space in Jordan, and explores the progress made so far and what needs to be done for the future.
The Defence Gender Gap Extends Beyond the Military
Daniel argues that gender equality can be measured in any country by the number of defense portfolios awarded to women throughout its history, with Minister of Defense being the most telling.
The Niqab Debate: Why the Arguments for Banning the Face Veil During Citizenship Ceremonies are Unconvincing
As the great Canadian niqab debate continues, Olga Radchenko joins in, deconstructing and contesting the federal government’s arguments.
The National Action Plan for the Women of Afghanistan: Implementation of the Security Pillar Eight Years Later
With only a few years left until the end of the National Action Plan for the Women of Afghanistan’s implementation period, Nancy Kanwal explores how much progress the government of Afghanistan made to include more women in national and international decision making processes.
Women and War in Ukraine: Women’s Roles in the Conflict and the Conflict’s Impact on Women
Olga Radchenko examines how women have been experiencing and participating in the conflict in eastern Ukraine.
Militarized Masculinity and Gendered Security: War and Peace From a Feminist Perspective III
Saman Rejali analyses how the creation of soldiers through gendered military indoctrination inhibits their abilities to act as peacekeepers and non-violent actors both at home and abroad.
India’s Rape Laws and the Uber Ban
Uber, a Silicon Valley start-up that offers users easy access to cheap and reliable transportation, has become extremely popular worldwide. Recently, the government of Delhi banned Uber after a 26-year-old woman accused an Uber taxi driver of rape. The accused later confessed to the crime and was arrested. Sexual violence against women is rampant in Read More…
Women in the Israel Defense Forces: Gender Equality or Just Neutrality?
While the IDF seems to be gender-neutral, Brian explains Israel’s struggles to ensure socio-economic development and an equality of opportunity for women, both during and after military service.
Militarized Masculinity and Gendered Security: War and Peace From a Feminist Perspective II
In part two of her analysis on militarized masculinity Saman Rejali argues that gender norms advocating for “manly” leaders inhibit peace-building prospects and undermine international stability.