Heather Tasker

Asst. Prof, Poli Sci + Law, Justice & Society @ Dalhousie University
Gendered violence & justice in post/conflict contexts.
(she/her)

[annie bunting @anniebunting]

With thanks to @geoffreyyork for continued reporting on the crisis of SGBV IN #DRC with excellent research by @sofepadi @heatherc_tasker

[Heather Tasker @heatherc_tasker]

Wonderful to have our short paper on gendered impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in Liberia included in this collection, and always a joy to work with colleagues @TKollie45569 , Amelia M. Cooper, @susanabartels and @anniebunting. 🙏 to @lunakc13 and Megan MacKenzie for editing!

[Miriam Anderson @MiriamJAnderson]

📢New Publication

7 short papers in @IntlStudiesRev Forum explore the gendered risks for women and girls from racialized and marginalized backgrounds in Global South and North contexts

edited by @lunakc13 and Megan MacKenzie @sfuintlstudies

https://t.co/srQeVBAZyD

#WPS

[Physicians for Human Rights @P4HR]

🇨🇩NEW REPORT: The escalating conflict is leading to a “massive influx” of sexual violence cases in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to health workers.

Read PHR’s new study on the crisis in eastern #DRC https://t.co/gzHspOMQGc

[Heather Tasker @heatherc_tasker]

Deepest gratitude to the contributors for sharing their voices and expertise, to @WPSNCanada for collaborating on and publishing the collection, and to @UroojM for leading the way.

[Women, Peace and Security Network-Canada (WPSN-C) @WPSNCanada]

🇵🇸 New publication: “Palestine is a Canadian WPS Issue: Obligations and Opportunities,” edited by @UroojM and @heatherc_tasker.

Explore Canada’s responsibilities under #WPS through key issues like the arms embargo & allyship. Read more🔗: https://t.co/00drun0gUo

[Sara Davies @ProfSaraEDavies]

🔔 NEW 🔔 Women, Peace and Security (#WPS) Book Series @degruyter_pub Proposals-edited & authored-are very welcome. 7 books already forthcoming in 2024-25. For further details including international editorial board https://t.co/oxPjKBy1im ❤️💚🖤 Shamsia Hassani for cover artwork

[Heather Tasker @heatherc_tasker]

@nyahagon @DAL_FASS Thank you, Solomy!

[Heather Tasker @heatherc_tasker]

Thrilled to share that I've started a new position as an Assistant Professor in Political Science and Law, Justice & Society @DAL_FASS! This is a dream come true, and I have the deepest gratitude for everyone who supported me to get here. Onward!

https://t.co/wRUy5p5V1q

[Heather Tasker @heatherc_tasker]

@SesaySesay18 @DAL_FASS Thank you for all your support, Mohamed!

[annie bunting @anniebunting]

Thrilled to announce that our collaborative 3-yr project "Youth Futures" was one of 3 @YUResearch to receive SSHRC Partnership Development Grants - @SesaySesay18 @refugeelawproj @BorderlessEdu @TubmanInstitute @DIGHR_YorkU @sylviebodineau
YFile https://t.co/NjSicaLOYq

[IDRC | CRDI @IDRC_CRDI]

Today on the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, read how #WPSAwards recipients are doing research to address the challenges of survivors of conflict-related violence in Nigeria and Liberia. https://t.co/F68VVQOjvK

#CRSV @LawanBalami

[Payal Shah @Payal_K_Shah]

It has never been clearer that attacks on health have gendered impacts that constitute + contribute to gender-based violence. I am honored to join this panel to share perspectives from Ethiopia, Syria, DRC, +beyond on the urgent need to end impunity for attacks on health and GBV

[Heidi Matthews @Heidi__Matthews]

The @globeandmail's coverage of our letter urging @JustinTrudeau to reject the "false equivalency" Israeli talking point and instead take a principled stance of unwavering Canadian support for the ICC's work concerning the situation in Palestine. https://t.co/jLx6IoCG8a

[Heather Tasker @heatherc_tasker]

@sylviebodineau @IDRC_CRDI @CSiWproject @anniebunting It was a very good year for @CSiWproject alum!

[Heather Tasker @heatherc_tasker]

Huge thanks to @IDRC_CRDI for the opportunity to expand our work in Liberia! With the imminent development of a war crimes court, it is a crucial time to grapple with questions of inclusion, priorities, and gendered justice, and how these link to the development of positive peace

[Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur oPt @FranceskAlbs]

Let's be clear. As the ICJ orders Israel to stop its offensive in Rafah, Israel intensifies its attacks on it.
The news I am receiving from the people trapped therein are terrifying.

Be sure: Israel will not stop this madness until WE make it stop. Member states must impose #sanctions, arms embargo and suspend diplo/political relations with Israel till it ceases its assault.

[Ted Rutland @TedRutland]

In McGill's request for an injunction against the Gaza solidarity encampment, they make what should be a deeply embarrassing claim: they've repeated asked the police to attack their students, but the police have urged them to resolve the situation peacefully.

[Naomi Klein @NaomiAKlein]

As Israeli tanks roll into Rafah, organizations + unions representing over 2 million Canadians have launched a campaign demanding a full #ArmsEmbargoNow on Israel.

Add your name here: https://t.co/tOZo5NnDeF

[Heather Tasker @heatherc_tasker]

Current
@YorkU_SLST@YorkUFGS PhD candidate Chika Maduakolam ( @chicademos ) was also awarded for her important work with Dr. Lawan Balami & Explore Aid in Nigeria 🎉

& of course @anniebunting is (in) the wings of both projects, supporting and cheering us on!

[Heather Tasker @heatherc_tasker]

@LuissaVahedi @IDRC_CRDI Thank you, Luissa! The project is a collaboration with my friend and colleague Amelia Cooper, always a privilege to work and learn with her ☺️

[Sandrine LUSAMBA,MBA @SandrineLus]

Je suis très attristée et profondément touchée par la situation des bombardements dans les camps des déplacés proche de #Goma. #lushagala #Lac_vert,… que l’âme des victimes repose en paix.
Je condamne ces actes barbares et le silence de la communauté régionale et internationale