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In a fractured world, women peacebuilders are essential 

  • Women peacebuilders support communities affected by conflict and ecological disasters, are on the frontlines of protecting human rights, and are vital to the development
Opinion | BY RACHEL WARDEN | March 4, 2026
Multi-year, flexible support allows women-led organizations to stay present when communities need them most, writes Rachel Warden. Pexels photograph by RF Studio

In a fractured world, women peacebuilders are essential 

Opinion | BY RACHEL WARDEN | March 4, 2026
  • Women peacebuilders support communities affected by conflict and ecological disasters, are on the frontlines of protecting human rights, and are vital to the development

In a fractured world, women peacebuilders are essential 

Opinion | BY RACHEL WARDEN | March 4, 2026
  • Women peacebuilders support communities affected by conflict and ecological disasters, are on the frontlines of protecting human rights, and are vital to the development
Multi-year, flexible support allows women-led organizations to stay present when communities need them most, writes Rachel Warden. Pexels photograph by RF Studio

Canada must champion peace and human rights in the Philippines

  • Supporting peace talks is not merely a strategic choice; it is a moral imperative.
Opinion | BY JESS AGUSTIN, RACHEL WARDEN | December 9, 2024
Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly, left, and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Foreign policy rooted in militarization risks perpetuating human rights violations and undermining Canada’s credibility, write Jess Agustin and Rachel Warden. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy of World Economic Forum/Greg Beadle

Canada must champion peace and human rights in the Philippines

Opinion | BY JESS AGUSTIN, RACHEL WARDEN | December 9, 2024
  • Supporting peace talks is not merely a strategic choice; it is a moral imperative.

Canada must champion peace and human rights in the Philippines

Opinion | BY JESS AGUSTIN, RACHEL WARDEN | December 9, 2024
  • Supporting peace talks is not merely a strategic choice; it is a moral imperative.
Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly, left, and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Foreign policy rooted in militarization risks perpetuating human rights violations and undermining Canada’s credibility, write Jess Agustin and Rachel Warden. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy of World Economic Forum/Greg Beadle

Women peace-builders: an investment Canada cannot afford to overlook

  • Investing in women peacebuilders is not just a moral and effective thing to do, it's a good financial investment we cannot afford to overlook.
Opinion | BY RACHEL WARDEN | September 14, 2023
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly speaks with reporters outside a cabinet meeting in the West Block on May 9, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Women peace-builders: an investment Canada cannot afford to overlook

Opinion | BY RACHEL WARDEN | September 14, 2023
  • Investing in women peacebuilders is not just a moral and effective thing to do, it's a good financial investment we cannot afford to overlook.

Women peace-builders: an investment Canada cannot afford to overlook

Opinion | BY RACHEL WARDEN | September 14, 2023
  • Investing in women peacebuilders is not just a moral and effective thing to do, it's a good financial investment we cannot afford to overlook.
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly speaks with reporters outside a cabinet meeting in the West Block on May 9, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada must act now to stop Duterte’s war against the Filipino people

  • I work with human rights defenders and peace-builders in some of the most dangerous places in the world. I fear for their safety, and
Opinion | BY RACHEL WARDEN | November 29, 2021
Zara Alvarez, a well-known Filipina human rights defender in the Philippines, was assassinated on Aug. 17, 2020, by unknown gunmen. Photograph courtesy of Facebook

Canada must act now to stop Duterte’s war against the Filipino people

Opinion | BY RACHEL WARDEN | November 29, 2021
  • I work with human rights defenders and peace-builders in some of the most dangerous places in the world. I fear for their safety, and

Canada must act now to stop Duterte’s war against the Filipino people

Opinion | BY RACHEL WARDEN | November 29, 2021
  • I work with human rights defenders and peace-builders in some of the most dangerous places in the world. I fear for their safety, and
Zara Alvarez, a well-known Filipina human rights defender in the Philippines, was assassinated on Aug. 17, 2020, by unknown gunmen. Photograph courtesy of Facebook

Women peacebuilders key to just recovery towards a post-pandemic world

  • These days in Canada we often hear the phrase “We’re stronger together.” But stronger how? And who, precisely, are “we?” COVID-19 has exposed the
Opinion | BY RACHEL WARDEN | June 8, 2020
KAIROS' delegation, pictured in the village of Thabra in the West Bank in 2019. The KAIROS delegation went to Palestine and Israel that year. Photograph courtesy of KAIROS

Women peacebuilders key to just recovery towards a post-pandemic world

Opinion | BY RACHEL WARDEN | June 8, 2020
  • These days in Canada we often hear the phrase “We’re stronger together.” But stronger how? And who, precisely, are “we?” COVID-19 has exposed the

Women peacebuilders key to just recovery towards a post-pandemic world

Opinion | BY RACHEL WARDEN | June 8, 2020
  • These days in Canada we often hear the phrase “We’re stronger together.” But stronger how? And who, precisely, are “we?” COVID-19 has exposed the
KAIROS' delegation, pictured in the village of Thabra in the West Bank in 2019. The KAIROS delegation went to Palestine and Israel that year. Photograph courtesy of KAIROS

#HearMeToo: women-led grassroots organizations are best chance to end violence

  • Gloria Suarez will not be quiet. She knows all too well that silence against gender-based violence feeds more violence. Suarez is with the Organización
Opinion | BY RACHEL WARDEN | November 19, 2018
Gloria Suarez, pictured, is with the Organización Femenina Popular, Colombia’s pre-eminent grassroots women’s organization. Next week, Ms. Suarez will be on Parliament Hill to urge the Canadian government to fully fund and implement its Feminist International Assistance Policy. Photograph courtesy of KAIROS Canada

#HearMeToo: women-led grassroots organizations are best chance to end violence

Opinion | BY RACHEL WARDEN | November 19, 2018
  • Gloria Suarez will not be quiet. She knows all too well that silence against gender-based violence feeds more violence. Suarez is with the Organización

#HearMeToo: women-led grassroots organizations are best chance to end violence

Opinion | BY RACHEL WARDEN | November 19, 2018
  • Gloria Suarez will not be quiet. She knows all too well that silence against gender-based violence feeds more violence. Suarez is with the Organización
Gloria Suarez, pictured, is with the Organización Femenina Popular, Colombia’s pre-eminent grassroots women’s organization. Next week, Ms. Suarez will be on Parliament Hill to urge the Canadian government to fully fund and implement its Feminist International Assistance Policy. Photograph courtesy of KAIROS Canada

Canadian government must support women’s rights organizations in these troubled times

  • In the wake of the U.S. election, when hope seems very dim for those committed to women’s rights and gender justice, we can be
Opinion | BY RACHEL WARDEN | November 30, 2016
Status of Women Minister Patty Hajdu participates in the Women Deliver conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, on May 16. Photograph courtesy of Women Deliver

Canadian government must support women’s rights organizations in these troubled times

Opinion | BY RACHEL WARDEN | November 30, 2016
  • In the wake of the U.S. election, when hope seems very dim for those committed to women’s rights and gender justice, we can be

Canadian government must support women’s rights organizations in these troubled times

Opinion | BY RACHEL WARDEN | November 30, 2016
  • In the wake of the U.S. election, when hope seems very dim for those committed to women’s rights and gender justice, we can be
Status of Women Minister Patty Hajdu participates in the Women Deliver conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, on May 16. Photograph courtesy of Women Deliver
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