In the context of our 16days movie-night and discussion at NAOC on December 8 2016, Mégane Visette highlights important facts about Afghan women through this handy infographic.
Tag: 16 Days Canada
Canada and Gender Equality: Progressive Champion of Women’s Rights or International Laggard?
Canada continues to promote gender equality abroad. However, is it doing its fair share at home? Jenny Yang discusses Canada’s reflective look on gender equality.
Interview with Stefanie von Hlatky: WIIS-Canada & gender mainstreaming in security
In this interview, Mégane Visette asks Prof. Stefanie von Hlatky about WIIS-Canada, her research on gender mainstreaming, and her gender training project at NATO.
Sexual violence and shame: How the symbolic marginalization of women infringes on their physical and social security (Part II)
What do societal behaviours tell us about the sustainance of structural violence against women? As second part of her 2 part series, Stephanie Oldfield discusses how women are subjected to human security constraints by shame.
Sexual Violence and Shame: How the symbolic marginalization of women infringes on their physical and social security (Part I )
How does sexual violence infringe on women’s physical and social security? In the first part of this series of 2 articles, Stephanie Oldfield explores how the culture of shame contributes to the impetus of rape and sexual assault.
#16days at NAOC – #16jours à NAOC
#16days at NAOC, our stance against gender-based violence. #16jours à NAOC, notre position contre la violence genrée
Event Summary: Women in Security & Peacekeeping
Event summary of our Women in Security and Peacekeeping panel discussion on Wednesday, December 9, 2015.