We are thrilled to announce that Ms. Isatou Sam will be interning with IWRP for 2024. Isatou is a Masters student at the Geneva Academy for International Humanitarian and Human Rights Law at the University of Geneva and her work will focus on the issues of protection of women and children in conflict.
IWRP Director appointed to OHCHR fact-finding mission in Belarus
The IWRP is proud to announce the appointment of Director Susan Bazilli as a high-level expert to the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights for a fact finding mission on alleged human rights violations in Belarus.https://www.ohchr.org/EN/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=27105&LangID=E
Canadian Women Peace and Security Network
Susan Bazilli is honoured to announce that, as of May 2020, she will be serving as a Steering Committee member for the Canadian Women Peace and Security Network. The WPSN is a network of over 70 Canadian non-governmental organizations and individuals committed to: 1) Promoting and monitoring the efforts of the Government of Canada to implement […]
Covid-19 and gender inequality
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a very different impact on women. A feminist analysis reveals the stark gender inequalities. The IWRP has compiled an initial list of resources on gender and COVID-19 developed by women around the world for advocacy and information. You can find it here. PDF: http://iwrp.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IWRP-COVID-19-and-Gender-Resources_References-1.pdf