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Join us for a discussion on "Youth Protests, Gender Equality, and Political Transitions: Insights from Bangladesh" on March 14, 2025, from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm at the University of Ottawa (FSS 4004 & Zoom). cips-cepi.ca/event/youth-pr…

#Event | On March 14th from 3-5 pm the RN-WPS and the @uOttawaCIPS will host a panel on “Youth Protests, Gender Equality and Political Transitions: Insights from Bangladesh”. The event will be held both in person and on Zoom. Link: cips-cepi.ca/event/youth-pr…

#policybrief | Silke Groeneweg's policy brief, “Navigating Climate Challenges: Gender, Livelihood and Security in the South Pacific,” explores how climate change is a gendered issue increasing marginalization, displacement, & Gender-based violence. Link: rnwps.ca/policy-briefs/…

#Interview | Interviews conducted from the Pedagogies for Peace Symposium at Toronto Metropolitan University met with key figures inquiring about their work, key takeaways from the event, and the future of the WPS. Link: youtube.com/watch?v=ThD7tL…

#Blog | Newest blog post “Forgotten Behind Bars: Political Repression of Women's Rights Activists.”, written by undergraduate PPE student Sydney Levitt, highlights the challenges women activists face when engaging in protest and activism. Link: bit.ly/3Ykcgzh

#policybrief | Emma Fingler's latest policy brief, “Next Steps for the WPS Agenda in Southeast Asia,” explores how Canada can learn from ASEAN regarding disaster management. This research emphasizes that gender integration is vital in our response. Link: bit.ly/42pqi3N

#Blog | During the February 2025 symposium, Pedagogies for Peace, the RN-WPS invited a visual notetaker to highlight moments in the weekend. The result of the work by Inked by Shannon is now published on our blog. Check it out:rnwps.ca/research/blog/…

📢 Calling all WPS professionals 📢 WIIS C is funding a WPS expert to attend the 2025 Symposium on June 18–20 at the U of Saskatchewan. Send a short cover letter & CV to [email protected] by May 9, 2025. 🔗 Learn more: rnwps.ca/events/2025-sy…

#policybrief | Suzanne Peck’s policy brief “Financing Women Peacebuilders: Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy in Colombian Peacebuilding” delves into the success of Canada’s FIAP, which has worked to advance the WPS agenda. Click to read: rnwps.ca/policy-briefs/…

#WPSReport | The What We Heard Report: Pedagogies for Peace project report outlines the conversations and key topics of the RN-WPS's first annual symposium. Click to read the full report: rnwps.ca/research/proje…

#WPSEvent | The DREAM Lab run by Megan MacKenzie, is taking place this week, asking students to rethink Canada’s military and defence spending in response to complex security threats, and offering training on policy analysis. Join the presentation online June 5th, 12-1:30PM PDT.

#callforproposals | Sandra Biskupski-Mujanovic, Veronica Kitchen (UWaterloo) & Tanya Narozhna (UWinnipeg) are welcoming contributions examining how gender is integrated/resisted in national security policies & practices. Submit proposals by July 15, 2025 to [email protected].

#policybrief MINDS National Defence | Terrorism and violent extremism remain major threats in South East Asia. In her brief, Hannah Nordstrom explains why integrating women in all CT and security efforts is essential. Read: rnwps.ca/policy-briefs/…

#policybrief MINDS National Defence | In the latest Policy Brief, Katrina Leclerc explores how shared pillars between the WPS and YPS agendas offer opportunities for integration, which are rarely operationalized together. Click to read: bit.ly/44mOXIs

Our annual #WPS #Symposium is happening now in Saskatoon, SK - "Confronting Backlash and Barriers from the Global to the Local". Our day 1 panels have begun, and we look forward to hearing from all of our speakers throughout the day.

This event would not be possible without the support of: Centre for International and Defence Policy (CIDP) U of Saskatchewan , Queen's University , Resolve Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation, CUISR , Office of the Treat Commissioner.

#policybrief MINDS National Defence | In brief “Strengthening Recruitment & Retention Strategies for Indigenous Canadian Armed Forces Personnel” author Langmuir dives into the CAF's recent efforts and policy to recruit and retain indigenous peoples. Link:bit.ly/45J7H6f

#WPSReport MINDS National Defence | Report by Claire McKnight “Youth Protesters, Gender Equality, and Political Transitions: Insights from Bangladesh” covers a discussion on the youth protests, gender inequality, & political transition in Bangladesh. Link: bit.ly/3GtDNZk

#WPSRoundtable National Defence | Our latest video, “Roundtable: Priorities & Lessons on the Crisis of Murdered & Missing Indigenous Women & Girls” captures a critical presentation on #MMIWG from our 2025 Symposium for the 25 years of the #WPS. Link: bit.ly/4lnk7Wi

#policybrief National Defence | In the latest policy brief “Right-Wing Extremist (RWE) Penetration of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF)”, Hamish Denholm urges a shift from reactive to preventative strategies, backed by civilian partnerships and robust accountability frameworks.