Maureen Handrahan on the social construction of gender norms and how they are harmful to the psyche of men and women.
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.
Saudi Women Defiantly Get Behind the Wheel
Dahlia James on the current situation of women’s rights in Saudi Arabia.
Nepal’s System of Slavery
Vanita Thind examines Nepal’s system of slavery and how it is being eradicated.
Gender Equality in Education
Kristina Grinshpoon on gender inequality in the education system.
Female Global Empowerment
Maddalena Vani examines female global empowerment within the political realm.
The Moral Ambiguity of Red Lines
Maureen Handrahan examines the moral ambiguity of red lines by using Syria as a case study.
Saudi Arabia Takes Baby Steps towards Improving Gender Equality
Kristina Grinshpoon on Saudi Arabia and how it is taking baby steps towards improving gender equality.
The Republic of India: A Dangerous Place for Women?
Vanita Thind on the issues surrounding gender-based discrimination in India.
Reclaiming the word “Madrasa”
Zahra Sachedina discusses the roots behind the term “Madrasa” and its influence on religion.
The Plight of Child Brides
Maddalena Vani on child brides and countering a broad range of issues.