Encouraging female leadership in peace and security studies in the McGill Community.
Welcome to the McGill chapter of Women in International Security (WIIS) Canada!
Who we are
Women In International Security (WIIS-pronounced WISE) is Canada’s premier non-governmental organization advancing women’s leadership in the field of international peace and security through research excellence, professional development, mentorship, and networking.
Women in International Security (WIIS) Canada McGill is a chapter of the not-for-profit organization WIIS Canada and an affiliate of WIIS Global. We are a student group aiming to advance gender equality and leadership opportunities for women interested in international peace and security at McGill.
Guiding Principles
Mentorship and Professional Development
We promote the next generation of leaders by providing early-career members.
Inclusivity
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive space for scholars and practitioners.
Justice
We firmly stand against all systems of oppression, and commit to to creating a socially just and equitable world.
Community
While navigating this space, we seek to find fellowship and support.
Upcoming Events
WIIS McGill & WIIS Canada Collab – Speaker event
Come join us for a collaborated event between WIIS McGill and WIIS Canada, featuring 7 recent MA and PhD graduates and 4 professors. The event will be fully online and will start at 3:30 PM and finish at 5:30 PM. Keep an eye out for the sign-up link & Zoom link.
What is Security – Speaker Panel
Come join us on October 29th (Room TBD as well as time but sometime between 5 and 7pm) for our Speaker Panel “What is Security” where a variety of speakers involved in the field of international security will participate. The event will start off with an engagement activity where students will be pushed to think […]
Graduate School Q&A Panel w/Max Bell School of Public Policy
Interested in pursuing a higher education at McGill? Join us for the Women in International Security (WIIS) McGill and Max Bell School of Public Policy Graduate Student Q&A Panel on October 23rd at 5 PM! Meet 4 current McGill students as they share their unique journeys through the application process and their experiences in Masters […]
Join Us
Learn more on how you can join this amazing team, keep up to date with all of our upcoming events, and get in touch with us!