Op Eds

In a fractured world, women peacebuilders are essential

March 4, 2026

An Op-Ed by Rachel Warden, printed in The Hill Times’ March 4, 2026 issue In celebrating International Women’s Day, it’s impossible to ignore the shadow cast by rising authoritarianism, armed conflict and climate instability, a shadow that women feel acutely.   Governments, including our own,…

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Christian leaders urge Canada to end cycle of violence in Israel and Palestine

May 23, 2024

In January, the International Court of Justice ordered Israel to take measures to prevent acts of genocide in the Gaza Strip. The government of Israel is not following this order. Since the ICJ’s ruling, about 9,000 Gazans have been killed,…

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

September 15, 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. The returns are vital and invaluable for all of us and for the planet. A few…

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