Julia Schaumer has made an interactive map which highlights key women’s rights legislation in all NATO member-states.
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NAOC’s 16 Days of Activism: Lieutenant-General Christine Whitecross
As part of NAOC’s contribution to the 16 Days Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence, Julia Schaumer has sat down with several high-profile Canadian women who share their opinions on how to implement best practices in the workplace as well their views on women in leadership positions.
What Will The End of Obamacare Mean For Women?
Helin Alcinkaya explores what the American Health Care Act will mean for women, and low-income demographics in America.
The Versatility of Women in Terrorism-Riddled Regions
In this article, Mary David-Decker explores a few of the different roles women are able to occupy when exposed to the violence and loss caused by the persistent presence of terrorist activities in their communities.
What the Global Gag Rule Means for Women Around the World
With the Global Gag Rule back into effect, international NGOs who provide healthcare services to some of the poorest women in the world now face a funding crisis.
The women’s march and beyond – inspiring advocacy post-Trump
In light of the world-wide Women’s Marches, Stephanie Oldfield discusses how women’s advocacy has developed in the wake of Trumpism.
The Real Housewives of ISIS: An Actual Online Threat
On January 3 2016, Revolting, a BBC 2 sketch-comedy show, released an online skit called, “The Real Housewives of ISIS.” The skit introduces four wives of ISIS fighters, fulfilling their duty as “average” housewives. One scene shows two women awkwardly wearing the same suicide vest. Another depicts a woman chained to her oven, excited Read More…
Infographic: Afghan Women 2016 Facts, roadmap to our movie-night
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.
Making Improvements to Women’s Rights In Canada and Abroad.
Delegates gathered in Brazil at the 13th Association for Women’s Rights in Development International Forum to discuss contemporary domestic and international challenges facing women’s right. Delegates and representatives called upon government leaders for urgent action.
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.