Ashley Boyes examines the crisis of sexual exploitation and human trafficking in Cambodia.
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.
Infant and Maternal Mortality in Afghanistan
Leanne E. Tran’s hand-held ultrasound technology has the potential to reduce life-threatening maternal and perinatal complications during pregnancy and childbirth.
Sexual Violence Compensation
Ashley Boyes discusses the concept of compensation for crimes of sexual violence in developing nations.
Women’s Role in Terrorism
Samantha Di Santo discusses the phenomenon of female terrorism.
Curbing Child Marriage: Moving beyond lip service?
Pakistan is taking steps to eliminate child marriage with new legislation and ID cards, prompting backlash from Pakistan’s Council of Islamic Ideology.
New Canadian Prostitution Laws: Skirting Around Bedford?
Ashley Boyes discusses the new proposed prostitution legislation in Canada.
Citizen Advocacy and Renewing Muskoka
Deika Mohamed discusses how the recent international summit on maternal health relates to Canada’s past maternal, new-born and child health commitments.
Honour Killings and Gender Discriminatory Laws in Pakistan
Corinne Stancescu examines the phenomenon of honour killings in Pakistan and the laws associated with them.
Somalia’s Invisible Crisis
Vanita Thind discusses the crisis of sexual violence in Somalia.
Appealing in Sudan: Adultery and Apostasy in Law and Faith
World leaders are outraged by a death sentence handed down in a Sudanese court for the “crime” of apostasy. Will that be enough to secure a release?