Last week, I shared what I discussed on a panel about ‘Forgotten’ Crises and Implications for Women, Peace, and Security. This is part two of that series, where I share my answers to two more questions: What kinds of advocacy strategies work, and what should we all be doing more of? While… Continue reading Advocacy Strategies for Forgotten Crises – Part 2
Author: Jo Rodrigues
Why are some crises forgotten? Part 1
In 2025, I was on a panel to discuss ‘Forgotten’ Crises and Implications for Women, Peace, and Security. It was hosted by the Research Network on Women, Peace and Security in Canada. Below are my speaking points While I wasn’t able to cover all forgotten crises, I hope that the takeaways create conditions… Continue reading Why are some crises forgotten? Part 1
Shared Accountability?
Integral to any job is the ability to communicate when things are going well and when they are going badly. But communicating is hard. Especially when it comes to determining who is responsible for communicating feedback. When you don’t know, communication gaps occur, and this contributes to making workplaces toxic. Who’s… Continue reading Shared Accountability?
How to Implement Human Rights in Turbulent Times
Early this year, I spoke at a Symposium where the question, “How is Women, Peace and Security Being Taught? was asked. In attendance was an international group of academics, military and women’s civil society. To answer the question, I had to name our context. It’s one where: USAID was suddenly shut… Continue reading How to Implement Human Rights in Turbulent Times
How To Deal with A Crisis
I attended a Women, Peace and Security symposium in early February of this year. I was there to outline what is missing in how people (civil society, academics, and the armed forces) implement WPS initiatives. I’ll share what I said in the weeks to come. Today, I wanted to share one of the… Continue reading How To Deal with A Crisis
How to Overcome Job Search Overwhelm
How do you job search without being overwhelmed? If you’re on notice that you may be laid off or are, in fact, let go, the worst thing to do is panic and then start implementing a poorly thought-out plan. Manage Your Overwhelm with Care When you notice you’re reacting… Continue reading How to Overcome Job Search Overwhelm