Jihadism vs. Female Fighter? Marissa Young discusses the effect of independently organized militant women’s groups on ISIL.
Tag: Women in Security
Nadezhda Savchenko: Off the Frontline and into the Political Battle to Come
Eimi Harris describes the trial against Nadezhda Savchenko, a Ukrainian helicopter pilot fighting on the front lines. Sentenced to 22 years in jail by a Russian court, Savchenko’s fight for her freedom will have be played on the political battlefront.
Afghan women call for greater involvement in peace talks
Eimi Harris discusses efforts by women in Afghanistan to play a role in continued peace talks and why the Afghan government should act on its commitment to include women in the negotiations.
Talk to a Diplomat: Interview with Eimi Harris Part I
Program Editor of Women in Security, Eimi Harris provides advice to those interested in studying international relations and affairs.
Women in Russia: Where Do They Stand?
Kelly Rahardja examines women’s rights in Russia in her latest infographic.
UN Peacekeepers: Are the Protectors a Threat to Women and Children? (Part I)
Seema Kawar examines how some UN peacekeepers pose as a threat to women and children in areas where they are deployed.
The Suffragette Effect: Bonnie “the Trailblazer” Butlin
Bonnie Butlin, winner of Professional Magazine’s – 2015 Women in Security Award, challenges a male-dominated field, akin to Suffragettes before her.
Valuing Canadian Female Soldiers in the Canadian Armed Forces
Sukhpal Sangha investigates the extensive media stories about the Canadian military and sexual misconduct of female soldiers.
WARNING: This Post Should Make You Uncomfortable
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.