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Three researchers from York University travelled to Ottawa to participate in national consultations aimed at guiding the development of Canada’s next National Action Plan (NAP) on Women, Peace and Security. The consultations, which took place April 20 and 21, brought together approximately 90 key stakeholders from the government, military and police, civil society and the … Lire la suiteYork researchers participate in national consultations on women, peace and security

PAROLES DE FEMMES EN ACTION Propos recueillis par Gérald McKenzie Elles sont venues du Rwanda, de la République démocratique du Congo, de la Sierra Leone, du Liberia et de l’Ouganda. Avec leurs partenaires de l’Université York, à Toronto, ces activistes ont rencontré le public canadien en novembre dernier, notamment dans les majestueux locaux d’Amnistie internationale, à Ottawa. … Lire la suiteMariages forcés, esclavage conjugal et masculinités en temps de guerre

By Dr. Annie Bunting With the Canadian government about to confirm the deployment of peacekeepers to Africa (likely to Mali), and Prime Minister Trudeau’s recent visit to Liberia and address to the Francophonie on the centrality of the rights of women and girls, it is important to reflect critically on both these agendas in tandem. … Lire la suiteGender and peacebuilding: Trudeau can do more to support gender rights in Africa

Forced “marriage” and sexual slavery in war lead to a variety of devastating but different outcomes for their victims. For this reason, many victims require reparations tailored to their specific needs and those of their children, according to an international group of researchers and activists meeting at York University next week. The Conjugal Slavery in … Lire la suiteInternational meeting focuses on justice for victims of forced marriage