Vanita Thind on female empowerment in Afghanistan and the international community’s role.
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.
Security: Still a Male Career?
From NATO’s Review Magazine– “Security: Still a Male Career?” [youtube height=”360″ width=”640″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PNgo744mOQ[/youtube]
Keep Calm and Recruit On
Maureen Handrahan on why we shouldn’t panic (yet) about the Canadian Forces decision to reduce recruitment targets for women.
Violence and Impunity in Egypt
Hanna Murray discusses Egypt’s long history of violence against women and government inaction.
Women in Combat: A Step Towards Military Reform?
Alexandra Zakreski on the Pentagon’s decision to open combat positions to women.
Combatting Gender-Based Violence in Zaatari Refugee Camp
Hanna Murray discusses how gender-based violence within Zaatari refugee camp can be addressed.
5 Reasons to Focus on Women (Part II)
Maureen Handrahan presents 5 empirical, pragmatic reasons why focusing on women just makes good security sense (Part II).
5 Reasons to Focus on Women (Part I)
Maureen Handrahan presents 5 empirical, pragmatic reasons why focusing on women just makes good security sense (Part I)
Canadian Arctic Policy and Public Concerns
Nil Sendil comments on Canada, its role as the Chair of the Arctic, and public concerns.
Women’s Development in Pakistan: A Fight for Political Participation
Alexandra Zakreski argues that improving the status of women in Pakistan is vital to strengthening democracy in the country.