The International Women’s Rights Project (IWRP) was founded in 1998 to strengthen the capacity of women’s NGOs in Canada and internationally to advocate for women’s human rights. The IWRP works to influence the implementation of international human rights standards through collaboration, participatory research and evidence-based advocacy. IWRP operates on a project-by-project basis, with support … [Read More...]

Meet our new intern!
April 27, 2022
Meet our new intern, Betselot Dejene! She is studying International Affairs/Legal Studies at John Cabot University in Rome. Beteselot, who is from … [Read More...]

IWRP Director appointed to OHCHR fact-finding mission in Belarus
May 19, 2021
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 … [Read More...]

Canadian Women Peace and Security Network
May 23, 2020
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 … [Read More...]

Covid-19 and gender inequality
May 5, 2020
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 … [Read More...]

Leveraging the Interlinkages: Gender Equality, Women’s Empowerment and the SDGs
March 31, 2020
IWRP is a member of the British Columbia Council for International Cooperation. This new report offers a selection of case studies that showcase the … [Read More...]