The Women, Peace and Security Network – Canada (WPSN-C)’s latest publication, WPS at 25 and Canada’s CNAP3: Feminist Reflections on Progress and Gaps is edited by Katrina Leclerc, Sandra Biskupski-Mujanovic and Sarah Keeler.
Today’s #16Days reading is The Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza: Impacts on Women and the Imperative of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda by Mary Bridger.
The Gaza Strip, home to approximately 2 million people, has endured decades of conflict, economic blockades, and political instability. The current genocide has been built upon an already dire humanitarian situation, with women bearing a disproportionate burden. To understand and build sustainable solutions, we must first examine the gendered impacts of the crisis and the implications of pre-existing occupation. While doing so, we can also explore the relevance of the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda, highlighting how humanitarian responses aimed at addressing the needs of women are pivotal, but political will must ultimately be at the core.
Or listen to Mary provide an overview of her chapter from the publication’s launch.
The views in this blog are those of the author only and do not necessarily represent those of the WPSN-C or its membership.
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