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.
Upcoming Events
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Breakthrough or Betrayal? Inside Nigeria’s Quiet Ceasefire
When navigating counterinsurgency, state actors are commonly faced with a crucial question: Can negotiations with an armed group reduce violence without granting the group political leverage? In June, the Nigerian government reportedly established a secret ceasefire with Boko Haram, a jihadist insurgent group that has waged an armed campaign against the secular Nigerian state since […]
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The Minerals in Your Phone are Fueling a War. Here’s How.
The cellphone is the basis for our day-to-day life, and it seems as time progresses, we are unable to live without it. While our phones are essential for our daily lives, providing us the ability to communicate and to sit down and scroll on TikTok to unwind, most people are not aware of how they […]
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The Robots are Coming for the Receptionists
In higher education today, students are being encouraged to pursue careers that are “safe” from AI, making entering the job market after university all the more daunting. But what does it mean for a job to be safe from AI, and who is occupying those jobs that are safe versus those that are vulnerable to […]
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