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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Once Allies, Now Rivals: Inside the Pakistan–Afghanistan Border Conflict
Written by : Meline Tarpinyan Edited by: Carly Waiz Earlier this October, Pakistan and Afghanistan began exchanging airstrikes and gunfire across their borders as Islamabad seeks to limit the power of the Pakistani Taliban, which operates from Afghanistan. Since then, border clashes have led to the deaths of dozens of soldiers on both sides, marking […]
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Socotra and the Dilemma of Modern International Travel
Written by : Annabelle Zehner Edited by: Penelope Cramer Often described as “the most alien-looking place on earth,” the relatively peaceful UNESCO World Heritage-listed island of Socotra lies a mere 380 kilometres off the coast of war-torn Yemen and has become a magnet for tourism While mainland Yemen has been in the throes of civil […]
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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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