In this Editor’s Forum, we asked our editors’ view on the UNSCR1325 progress towards gender justice in security. In light of the 16th Anniversary of the implementation of UNSCR1325, are we actually progressing towards gender justice in security? How are you encountering gender as a concept in your respective programs?
Sophie Barnett reviews Justice Abella’s successes to examine how she became the woman of firsts.
How are the Olympics creating space for girls’ empowerment? Grace Lee discusses a unique gender equality initiative currently underway in Rio de Janeiro.
Are Saudi women challenging the status quo at the Rio games? Grace Lee takes a deeper look at the story of female Saudi athletes at the 2016 Olympics.
How are Saudi women pushing for the right to drive? Sophie Barnett discusses recent trends in the status of Saudi Arabia’s women.
Sophie Barnett discusses Bridagier-General Jennie Carignan’s accomplishment as the highest-ranked woman in Combat Arms and leader in military gender integration
How can Argentina better combat gender based violence? Marissa Young discusses recent policy shifts within Argentina, and what must happen next.
Sophie Barnett discusses the implications for the status of women following Britain’s decision to leave the EU.
How will Rome’s first female mayor impact the future of municipal politics? Grace Lee speaks to Virgina Raggi’s election and its influence on the future of Rome and women in politics.
Grace Lee discusses the London School of Economics’ (LSE) recent appointments of ‘celebrity’ professors to its new MSc program in Women, Peace and Security