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 False Promise of Feminist Foreign Policy: Between Empowerment and Exploitation
Written by : Mara Matilda Munteanu Edited by: Bérénice Louveau Once a radical challenge to patriarchal power structures, “feminist foreign policy” (FFP) has now become diplomatic shorthand for progressiveness, a label which many states eagerly adopted, though only a few embodied. From Sweden’s 2014 declaration to the subsequent adoptions of FFP frameworks by Canada, France, […]
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Budget Cuts in the UN: A Crisis for Peacekeeping
Written by : Alice Tremblay Edited by: Carly Waiz From the conflict zones of South Sudan to those of Lebanon, thousands of United Nations peacekeepers are being withdrawn from their posts as the organization faces an unprecedented funding crisis. A 25 percent cut in its global peacekeeping operations has left missions scaling back patrols and […]
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Wargaming event
EVENT ALERT!! Join us for the opportunity to play a wargame and meet awesome members of our WIIS community. Where: 680 Sherbrooke, 6th floorWhen: 5:45-8:30Tickets here: https://www.bouncelife.com/events/690bdba9eebf19d37bc03c75— limited quantity so move fast!!
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