Masterclass on Women, Police and Security: Global Perspectives and Challenges
In-person & Online
12th Jul 2025 to 13th Jul 2025
This in-person/online event will bring together a diverse lineup of 14 distinguished speakers from Australia, Canada, Pakistan, India, the UK, US and South Africa to explore gender equality, gender-based violence, and women’s roles in policing and security. Taking place at the University of Ottawa, Canada, from 12th to 13th of July, this event is an opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions regarding progress, challenges and lessons from diverse international perspectives.
The Masterclass on Women, Police and Security: Global Perspectives and Challenges will deliver a crucial contribution to advancing the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda, initiated by UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (UNSCR 1325), in its 25th anniversary year in 2025.
Hosted in-person and online out of the University of Ottawa, this Masterclass
has a special focus on policing as it is held in conjunction with the Seventh International Law Enforcement and Public Health Conference (LEPH2025), while also addressing the wider peace and security aspects of UNSCR 1325.
Convenor and facilitator, Melissa Jardine, PhD, will introduce participants to an Appreciative Inquiry framework through which the key topics will be explored during group sharing and developing outputs from the Masterclass at an individual and group level.
Most notable speakers from a diverse lineup of 14 distinguished global experts are
- Dr Melissa Jardine, GLEPHA Convenor & Speaker
- Myra James, Executive Director, International Association of Women Police (IAWP), Canada
- Professor Nick Crofts AM, Executive Director, Global Law Enforcement and Public Health Association (GLEPHA)
- Professor Emma Williams, Director, – Centre of Excellence for Equity in Uniformed Public Services (CEEUPS)
- Taylor Sayers, Director of Corporate Services, UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service, Canada
In-person participation is limited to 50 participants, with an option to join online.
The main audience for the Masterclass includes local and international delegates who are also likely joining the main LEPH2025 conference, including police and law enforcement officials, academics, civil society representatives and a range of experts on gender equality, human rights and gender-based violence.
Check out the full agenda, speaker profiles, and benefits for participants and REGISTER: https://leph2025ottawa.com/women-police-security-masterclass/
Every registration for the Masterclass on Women, Police and Security makes a difference. CAD$5 from each registration will go to empowering women and girls through our designated donation beneficiary: The Amuka Foundation (Kenya). The Amuka Foundation boosts access to education and meaningful work for women and girls in underserved communities.
For more information, contact Melissa Jardine, PhD, Convenor, GLEPHA Fellow, at [email protected].
The event wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of:
- PLATINUM PARTNER: Centre of Excellence for Equity in Uniformed Public Services (CEEUPS)
- GOLD PARTNERS: The International Association of Women Police (IAWP) | UCCM Anishnaabe Police
- MEDIA PARTNERS: Policinginsight | PolicingTV
- SUPPORTERS: University of Ottawa Centre for Health Law, Policy and Ethics | HopeBox