Tara Patricia Cookson @tpcookson

Dr. Tara Patricia Cookson is the director and co-founder of Ladysmith, a feminist research consultancy, and an SSHRC research fellow at the University of British Columbia. Her work focuses on women’s rights and access to social protection.

Latest Articles

Opinion: Tech companies can support women in the COVID-19 response, too

over 5 years ago // Focus on: Gender data

The gender data needed to fully understand the impact of COVID-19 on women is incomplete and underutilized. Three experts in feminist research offer their take on where tech companies can step in.

Opinion: How can the international community guarantee women's rights during migration?

almost 6 years ago // Women's rights

Venezuelan migration is hitting global highs, yet women's struggles remain hidden. As the Global Forum on Migration and Development takes place in Ecuador, here's what needs to be done to help uphold women's rights.

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