UN Peacekeepers have once again been accused of sexual assault while deployed. Unfortunately, as women, we know our value in a male-dominated world, even at our most vulnerable.
Africa
African Region
Fi – Fa – Fo – Fum
At the Water Cooler, our Program Editors take on the latest FIFA corruption allegations and President Putin’s claim of a US conspiracy. Should we boycott the 2018 World Cup?
“Little Ladies Shouldn’t Play With Swords”
Victoria looks at the reality in the fantasy world of Game of Thrones. Women in both the show and reality, are often used as pawns in war and conflict.
I’m a Steamroller Baby, and I Wear Camo Too
Victoria examines the role of women in the military through an interactive presentation. Take a virtual stroll through several countries and learn about the women who are shattering stereotypes.
A Human Rights Approach to Economic Equality: Part Two
Nancy Kanwal discusses strengths and limitations of recommendations outlined in the UN Women’s Progress of the World’s Women 2015-2016.
The WHO Launches New Emergency Health Programme Following Ebola Crisis
Deika Mohamed analyses the future of the WHO’s crisis management apparatus after the failures of the Ebola epidemic.
Has the WHO Learned its Lesson from the Ebola Crisis?
Vanessa Hayford examines whether the World Health Organization can apply lessons learned from the recent Ebola crisis to the next epidemic.
Understanding Burundi’s Electoral Violence
Vanessa Hayford looks at the resurgence of ethnic violence in Burundi.
Confusion and Perplexity: the Complicated Relationship Between Peacekeeping and Peacemaking
Sandra Song explores the difficult relationship between UN peacekeeping and peacemaking, and how it affects the contributions made by the Canadian Armed Forces.
The Fight Against Boko Haram: Are PMC’s the Best Option?
Are Private Military Contractors the best option for Nigeria to fight Boko Haram? Kevin Hempstead discusses.