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
Activities Night
Join us at Activities Night tomorrow, January 28th and Wednesday, January 29th at the University Center 🎯 🏹 We will collect emails from those interested in becoming our next finance coordinator or event manager! ⚡This is a great opportunity to meet our executive team and find out how you can be more involved in WIIS […]
Mentorship Program Deadline
WIIS McGill is thrilled to launch its mentorship program for Winter 2025! 🚀 We are delighted to have an excellent team of McGill alumni as mentors, who are now doing their graduate studies or starting their professional journeys. 🎓 Mentees will be paired in late February with their mentor based on shared areas of interest […]
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.
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!