Dr. Rebecca Tiessen

Biography

Rebecca Tiessen is a Full Professor in the School of International Development and Global Studies at the University of Ottawa. She previously taught at Dalhousie University and the Royal Military College of Canada, where she held a Canada Research Chair in Global Studies. Her research interests include gender, security and development, feminist foreign policy, youth development, and the role of Canada and Canadians in the world, particularly in relation to gender inequality in the Global South, social innovation, human security, and Canadian foreign aid policy. Tiessen has conducted fieldwork primarily in sub-Saharan Africa, including countries such as Malawi, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Ghana, Uganda, Ethiopia, and South Sudan. She has published multiple books and articles, focusing on gender equality and the contributions of international development volunteers. Some key publications include 'Innovations in Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment' and 'Learning through Volunteering Abroad.' Tiessen is currently supervising graduate students and is actively involved in several research networks and collaboratories related to gender, peace, and security.

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