A brief look at how maternal health and child policies in Burma may be used to oppress ethnic minorities.
Women in Security
Women in Security covers a wide-range of issues as it explores the link between women, security, and development. As a forum to stimulate discussion and instructive debates, the NATO Association of Canada will examine the ways in which women both contribute to and are the focus of Canadian and NATO defence and security initiatives. This program also offers a critical look at the structures and institutions that shape the role of women in security at home and abroad.
Canada in the World: Youth Dialogue on Women, Peace and Security
Canada in the World: Youth Dialogue on Women, Peace and Security Published May 2015 The Atlantic Council of Canada is proud to present its first publication focused on Women, Peace and Security: Canada in the World: Youth Dialogue on Women, Peace and Security. The publication is a joint-effort by ACC members, Junior Research Fellows and external contributors. It was Read More…
A New Opportunity or an Additional Roadblock to Progress? Context to the right to drive campaigns in Saudi Arabia
Victoria examines the new realities for the right to drive campaigns in Saudi Arabia, including the possible opportunities and roadblocks.
Colombian Women: The Key to Ending Five Decades of Conflict?
In her analysis of the ongoing Colombian peace process, Ashley reviews the role of bringing a gender perspective to disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programs.
Prospects for Gender Equality in Saudi Arabia
Despite the limited political gains made by Saudi women, many barriers to achieving gender equality remain.
Louise Arbour and the Future of Public International Law and Justice
Corinne Stancescu examines the debate surrounding Louise Arbour’s critique and assessment of such international initiatives as the ICC and R2P.
Modern Day Slavery: Human and Sex Trafficking in India
Corinne Stancescu examines the current issues and challenges surrounding human and sex trafficking of women in India.
Women’s Rights Voices in the Global South
Seema explores some of the historical voices in human rights of the global south to reaffirm the importance of remembering the legacies of such voices in present and future discussions of human rights.
Women and Girls Caught in Syria’s Civil War
Nancy Kanwal explores how the ongoing Syrian Civil War has deprived women and girls of their most fundamental human rights to health, dignity and security.
Women in the Workplace in Jordan
Seema Kawar discusses the importance of the presence of women in the workplace and public space in Jordan, and explores the progress made so far and what needs to be done for the future.