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WOMEN OF THE ARCTIC – AND THE IMPORTANCE OF GENDER IN THE ARCTIC
In this interview for International Women’s Day, WoA’s leads share why gender is an Arctic issue and what inspired them to start the non-profit.
MAKING GENDER EQUALITY PLAN A IN THE ARCTIC.
In their contribution to the 2019 edition of UArctic’s “Shared Voices”, Gosia Smieszek and Tahnee Prior argue that gender equality is key to sustainable development and the sustainable future of the Arctic.
WOMEN STEP FORWARD IN THE ARCTIC.
Arctic Finland wrote about our desire to hear more women’s voices in the Arctic debate.
WoA IS NOW A NONPROFIT FOCUSED ON GENDER ISSUES.
Melody Schreiber of Arctic Today shares the launch of Women of the Arctic as a non-profit association, stressing our belief that that women's issues affect the entire community — and should be taken more seriously.
TURNING OUR EYES TO WOMEN & GENDER IN THE ARCTIC.
In this piece, Gosia Smieszek and Tahnee Prior reflect on their work with “Women of the Arctic”, arguing that fundamental and long-lasting changes are possible when it comes to gender equality.
WHAT COULD THE ARCTIC LEARN REGARDING GENDER EQUALITY?
In this Op-Ed, Gosia Smieszek and Tahnee Prior follow-up on discussions relating to gender equality at Arctic Frontiers 2019 and explore what other Arctic countries can learn from the Nordic states when it comes gender-related issues.
WOMEN’S ISSUES ARE COMING TO THE FOREFRONT OF ARCTIC DISCUSSIONS.
Melody Schreiber of Arctic Today reflects on our breakout session, “Toward an Arctic Women’s Summit”, at the 2018 Arctic Circle Assembly, noting that “a coalition of Arctic observers are pushing for an Arctic Women’s Summit to help highlight issues of gender equality in the circumpolar region.”
BEIJING +25 AND MAKING GENDER PLAN A IN THE ARCTIC.
In this Op-Ed, Gosia Smieszek and Tahnee Prior reflect on the upcoming celebration (in 2020) of the 25th anniversary of the United Nation’s Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, China, and the adoption of the landmark agreement, the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, which over past decades has served as a crucial agenda for women’s empowerment.
EVERY PERSON MATTERS & EVERY ACTION COUNTS.
In the second episode of the “If Oceans Could Speak” podcast, Gosia reflects on, among other things, the experiences that motivated the creation of “Women of the Arctic”.
TAHNEE PRIOR THINKS GENDER EQUALITY SHOULD BE “PLAN A,” IN THE ARCTIC.
The Faculty of Environment at the University of Waterloo profiles the work of #WomenoftheArctic in an interview with co-founder Tahnee Prior.
EXORCIZING HARVEYS: WRITING FOR WOMEN OF THE ARCTIC.
In her piece for Artists & Climate Change, playwright and artistic director of The Arctic Cycle, Chantal Bilodeau reflects on her experience of collaborating with “Women of the Arctic” and having her play, “Whale Song”, performed as a part of the event.
WOMEN IN THE NORTH: FROM VOTING RIGHTS TO VOTING POWER
In her commentary, Dr. Ingrid Medby examines how, despite their high ranking on gender equality, many Scandinavian countries like Norway continue to face macho culture. She references “Women of the Arctic” when noting the predominance of “manels” in political discussions on the Arctic.