Corinne Stancescu examines the lack of free press under the government of Robert Mugabe and its detrimental effects on Zimbabwe’s society.
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.
NATO Council of Canada interviews NATO’s Assistant Secretary-General for Public Diplomacy, Ambassador Grabar-Kitarovic
Interview from ‘NATO: a Credible Security Provider? Strengthening European Security and Defence Capabilities within the Alliance’ conference in Cardiff, Wales; organized by Forum Europe and NATO.
Fashion Future: Lipstick, Sales and Development
Ashley Boyes examines the potential benefits of large scale female employment in industries of developing nations.
Gender Mainstreaming: Empowering or Disenfranchising
Ashley Boyes discusses the concept of gender mainstreaming and its benefits for raising awareness of gender issues worldwide.
Gold and Cloth: Inside Cambodia’s Sex Trade
Ashley Boyes examines the crisis of sexual exploitation and human trafficking in Cambodia.
Infant and Maternal Mortality in Afghanistan
Leanne E. Tran’s hand-held ultrasound technology has the potential to reduce life-threatening maternal and perinatal complications during pregnancy and childbirth.
Sexual Violence Compensation
Ashley Boyes discusses the concept of compensation for crimes of sexual violence in developing nations.
Women’s Role in Terrorism
Samantha Di Santo discusses the phenomenon of female terrorism.
Curbing Child Marriage: Moving beyond lip service?
Pakistan is taking steps to eliminate child marriage with new legislation and ID cards, prompting backlash from Pakistan’s Council of Islamic Ideology.
New Canadian Prostitution Laws: Skirting Around Bedford?
Ashley Boyes discusses the new proposed prostitution legislation in Canada.