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
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The Darién Gap: Why Is It So Dangerous for Migrants to Cross?
Written by: Abigail Francis Edited by: Gabrielle Adams Photo By Federico Rios Migration rates are at record high levels: the global number of international migrants reached 304 million in 2024, nearly doubling since 1990. Many leave South America, escaping humanitarian crises or political instability with the hope of reaching the United States or Canada. Migrants […]
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Channel Tragedies and the Crisis of European Migration Policy: Rethinking Security and Asylum in Europe
Written by: Mara Matilda Munteanu Edited by: Bérénice Louveau A group of people thought to be migrants crossing the Channel in a small boat headed in the direction of Dover, Kent. The English Channel, an arm of the Atlantic Ocean that separates Southern England from Northern France, has become a symbol of tragedy for Europe’s […]
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The Politicisation of History: China’s Show of Strength and its Autocratic Alliance
Written by: Annabelle Zehner Edited by: Bérénice Louveau On September 3rd, 2025, China commemorated the 80th anniversary of its defeat of Japan in World War II with a military parade. In the West, attention was drawn to the “massive” scale of the event- the state’s largest ever- as well as the technology and diplomatic ties […]
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