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Every year on March 8, we celebrate International Women鈥檚 Day. At SCS, we are proud to highlight the women who make up our community鈥攍eaders, learners, and changemakers. Through unique learning opportunities, we continue to champion equity in education and the workplace. Join us in recognizing their contributions and exploring ways to support and uplift women everywhere.

Carola Weil, Dean of Continuing Studies

Dean Carola Weil emphasizes the importance of recognizing the contributions of women while acknowledging the barriers that still exist. As a leader in higher education, she actively advocates for the rights, health, and safety of women, encouraging them to reach for the stars.

鈥淏y ensuring that gender equality is not a nice-to-have add-on but a must-have for success in all walks of life, we can accelerate action toward gender equality.鈥�

She has long been committed to advancing women in leadership, having co-founded Women In International Security (WIIS) in the 1980s. Carola has also been involved with the International Women鈥檚 Forum and the Women鈥檚 Caucus of the International Studies Association.

鈥淚nternational Women鈥檚 Day is an opportunity to take a break from the everyday and think about all the different ways in which those who identify as women enrich our lives, to acknowledge their contributions and the support of our allies. It also is a day to remember that we still have a long way to go.鈥�

She is committed to making gender equality a fundamental priority, fully integrating it into policies, programs, and success metrics rather than treating it as an afterthought.

Lucia Chimienti, Student Records Supervisor

Lucia views International Women鈥檚 Day as a commitment to gender equality, inclusion, and empowerment in all areas of life, while recognizing the very real challenges that women continue to face.

鈥淚 contribute to empowering women by advocating for equal opportunities, supporting women in leadership, and fostering an environment where their voices are heard and valued.鈥�

By championing gender equity year-round, she strives to create meaningful progress and ensure every woman has the chance to succeed.

鈥淏y leading by example and fostering an equitable workplace, we can help drive meaningful progress toward gender equality.鈥�

Maha Daoud, Faculty Lecturer, Administration and Governance Domain

鈥淢y mother and grandmother have influenced my views on the power of education. Their belief in education as a tool for empowerment is a testament to the lasting impact of strong role models.鈥�

Maha contributes to advancing women鈥檚 rights and gender equality through mentoring, fostering discussions on pay equity, and using landmark cases like Meiorin to highlight the impact of legal decisions on workplace policies.

鈥淚nternational Women鈥檚 Day is a powerful reminder of the strides made towards gender equality and the ongoing efforts needed to achieve it. It's interesting that it reminds me of Habib Bourguiba. Bourguiba, the first President of Tunisia, was known for his progressive policies, especially regarding women's rights.鈥�

Through education and advocacy, Maha empowers future leaders to champion fair and inclusive practices.

Sonia Di Maulo, Course Lecturer

Sonia contributes to this year鈥檚 theme 鈥淎ccelerate Action鈥� through her work as instructor in our聽聽course which equips women with the skills to break barriers.

鈥淭his role not only fuels my passion for gender equity but also creates meaningful, community-driven opportunities for women to unlock their potential.鈥�

Her book, The Apple in the Orchard, and Take the Leap! program further champion self-discovery and leadership. Committed to fostering gender equity through education and partnerships, Sonia accelerates action by expanding her leadership programs globally, encouraging curiosity, and building supportive ecosystems for women to thrive.

鈥淥ne thing is constant. The importance of experimentation and curiosity to try something new. This is a critical mindset that will accelerate action.鈥�

Nad猫ge Firsova, Academic Director, Administration and Governance Domain

Nad猫ge is a proud member of the Senior Women Academic Administrators of Canada (SWAAC), an organization dedicated to advancing and supporting women in leadership roles in Canadian universities.

鈥淚 believe empowerment happens in everyday moments鈥攐ffering encouragement, amplifying voices, and standing in solidarity with women facing challenges.鈥�

She empowers women by advocating for equal opportunities and fostering an environment where their voices are heard, and perspectives are valued鈥攅ncouraging confidence, resilience, and the pursuit of ambitions without limitations.

鈥淔rom mentors and colleagues to friends and family, I鈥檓 fortunate to have incredibly talented women on my team who inspire me daily.鈥�

Cynthia Gervais,聽Faculty Lecturer and Academic Program Coordinator, Administration and Governance Domain

As a senior policy advisor and international human rights diplomat, Cynthia has spent nearly 30 years advancing women鈥檚 rights through strategic, behind-the-scenes advocacy.

鈥淚 take pride in driving positive change鈥攐ne senior manager, one policy advisor, one lawmaker at a time.鈥�

To Cynthia, International Women鈥檚 Day is both a celebration of progress and a call to action. Through her efforts at 9I制作厂免费, she works on launching the , one of three courses focused on mastering substantive civil, political, economic, social, cultural, and environmental issues.

鈥淚 aim to shed light on achievements, effective practices, and ongoing efforts that drive the institutional changes necessary for systemic inclusion鈥攆ostering gender equality and women's leadership.鈥�

Marie-Claude Loignon, Business Process Manager

Marie-Claude is a dedicated advocate for women鈥檚 rights, deeply influenced by her upbringing and professional experiences.

鈥淚 was raised by a strong woman who instilled in her four daughters the importance of fighting for women鈥檚 rights.鈥�

She spent the first eight years of her career supporting low-income single mothers in regaining financial independence. Marie-Claude continues to champion women鈥檚 empowerment by speaking out against gender-based injustices and advocating for policies that advance equity.

鈥淚t is more crucial than ever to strongly advocate for gender equality, actively challenge gender stereotypes, support and respect women鈥檚 reproductive rights and bodily autonomy and take decisive action to prevent and address gender-based violence.鈥�

Resources

The following resources are based on recommendations from SCS staff and faculty.