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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Women’s Second Shift: Unpaid and Uneven Care Labor in Latin America
Written by : Abigail Francis Edited by: Ellie Litvack Across Latin America, women are more present in the workforce than at any other point in history, yet are still expected to contribute significantly more to domestic work than men Latin America has experienced the sharpest decline in birth rate compared to any other region globally […]
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Morocco’s Quiet Expansion: How Rabat Is Rewriting Africa’s Security Map
Written by : Sarah Noureddine Edited by: Penelope Cramer Over the past five years, Morocco has quietly become one of Africa’s most active security players. Once seen as a peripheral Maghrebi actor, the kingdom is now forging a new regional posture, anchored in U.S. partnership, Israeli defence cooperation, and deepening ties with the Sahel. In […]
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Deepfakes, Democracy, and the Ethics of AI: Can Truth Survive the Digital Age?
Written by : Adrienne Calzada Edited by: Kendall Fagan In 2015, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, predicted that “AI [Artificial Intelligence] will probably […] lead to the end of the world. But in the meantime, there will be great companies created.” An interview conducted in February 2025 reflects a similar sentiment; Altman dismisses concerns about […]
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