Élora Bussière-Ladouceur is a master’s student in Political Science at Concordia University. She is currently working on her thesis, which looks at the role of gender in populist radical right movements in Western democracies. She is also the current coordinator for the Équipe de recherche sur l’immigration au Québec et ailleurs (ÉRIQA). She holds an undergraduate degree in Italian Studies from McGill University as well as an Honours undergraduate degree in Political Science from Concordia University. Her interests surround the issues of democratic backsliding and the rise of the populist radical right, along with the ramifications of such changes in terms of authoritarianism, xenophobia, misogyny, white supremacy, and more.
Mowahib Hassan Doualeh is an undergraduate student in Honours in Political Science with a minor in human rights. Her choice of academic path stems from her long-life passion for human rights. In her spare time, she enjoys partaking in national conferences that address barriers faced by equity-seeking groups in Canada. Through her involvement with several non-profit organizations, Mowahib has reached out to thousands of youth across the country and advocated on their behalf with government officials and key players in youth policy. She is mostly involved in youth politics and the promotion of intersectional inclusion at the municipal, regional and national levels. Notably, Mowahib has had the honor of participating in several panels to share her expertise on a variety of topics such as Islamophobia, systemic racism and mental health with key organizations and federal ministers. Mowahib’s research interests lie in genocide studies and human rights protection, more specifically in East Africa. In all the work that she does, Mowahib is drawn to grassroots movements and has a strong calling for the amplification of diverse voices in decision-making practices. As a student fellow, Mowahib is eager to learn more on the way forward for international peace processes and contribute to the MIGS mandate.
Katerina Sviderska
Katerina Sviderska is a master’s student in Political Science at Université de Montréal. She holds a bachelor’s in International Studies from the same university, as well as a certificate in Social Science from SciencesPo Paris. Her academic interests surround the issues of political violence, nationalism and propaganda. Under the supervision of Magdalena Dembinska, Katerina is currently writing her thesis, which analyses the factors motivating Russian soldiers to commit war atrocities against Ukrainian civilians. She also works for the Chair of Ukrainian Studies at University of Ottawa.
