Hanna Murray discusses Egypt’s long history of violence against women and government inaction.
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 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.
Afghanistan’s indifference to murder of top female officer: Islam Bibi
Bahram Rahman on Afghanistan’s cultural indifference to murder of female officers.
A Culture of Silence: Women in the Syrian Conflict
Chelsea Plante on sexual violence against women in the Syrian conflict and how this important issue can be addressed.
Post 2014: What Will Become of Women’s Rights in Afghanistan?
Emma Lecavalier discusses the uphill battle facing women’s rights in Afghanistan as the NATO mission end dates approaches.