Deika Mohamed discusses how the recent international summit on maternal health relates to Canada’s past maternal, new-born and child health commitments.
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.
Honour Killings and Gender Discriminatory Laws in Pakistan
Corinne Stancescu examines the phenomenon of honour killings in Pakistan and the laws associated with them.
Somalia’s Invisible Crisis
Vanita Thind discusses the crisis of sexual violence in Somalia.
Appealing in Sudan: Adultery and Apostasy in Law and Faith
World leaders are outraged by a death sentence handed down in a Sudanese court for the “crime” of apostasy. Will that be enough to secure a release?
Operating with Confidence: Women in Defence
Roger Hilton discusses the increasing prevalence of female politicians in European defence ministries.
Modi Wins Indian General Election: What Will the World’s Largest Democracy Say about Women’s Rights?
Ashley Boyes discusses how the recent Indian election will affect women’s issues in that country.
Missing Students: Security in Nigeria
Over 200 Nigerian secondary students remain in the hands of Boko Haram while outraged parents protest the government’s perceived lack of concern.
Invisible: Violence and Education in the Developing World
Ashley Boyes examines violence and its relation with education in the developing world.
Tensions in Thailand: Out of Luck?
Thailand’s political deadlock may end soon after the National Anti-Corruption Committee reaches a verdict on the prime minister’s corruption case.
The Colonial Divide: The Perception of Female Genital Cutting
Ashley Boyes looks at the debate surrounding FMC.