In her article for the #16 day challenge, Charlotte Le Vay explores the discrepancy between women’s social equality and women’s representation in the political sphere in Rwanda.
Tag: Women
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.
Justice Abella: The Woman of Firsts
Sophie Barnett reviews Justice Abella’s successes to examine how she became the woman of firsts.
“One Win Leads to Another”: Empowering Girls at the 2016 Rio Games
How are the Olympics creating space for girls’ empowerment? Grace Lee discusses a unique gender equality initiative currently underway in Rio de Janeiro.
Saudi Women Get Behind the Wheel
How are Saudi women pushing for the right to drive? Sophie Barnett discusses recent trends in the status of Saudi Arabia’s women.
Brexit and the Future of Britain’s Women
Sophie Barnett discusses the implications for the status of women following Britain’s decision to leave the EU.
Controversial Appointments by the LSE Centre for Women, Peace and Security
Grace Lee discusses the London School of Economics’ (LSE) recent appointments of ‘celebrity’ professors to its new MSc program in Women, Peace and Security
NCGP: Accountability and Information Sharing Key to Gender Equality
Sophie Barnett discusses key trends in the NATO Committee on Gender Perspective’s Annual Conferences and their implications for achieving gender equality in security operations.
Asylum Seekers Fleeing Domestic Violence: The Case for a Broader Approach that Better Protects Claimants
Seema Kawar explores the legal challenges faced by women fleeing domestic violence making refugee claims in Canada.
A Forgotten Discourse: Including a Gendered Analysis in Conflict Studies (Part 1)
In the first of a three part series, Marissa Young reflects on the May 17-29 Olmsted-Fulbright field study to Israel by highlighting the importance of using a gendered lens in conflict studies and peace building.