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\n Justine Daz\u00e9: Advocating for Humanitarian Policy in a Shifting World\n <\/h1>\n \n <\/header>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/path>\n <\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/div>\n\n \n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

For Justine Daz\u00e9, the journey to NPSIA was guided by curiosity, a strong sense of purpose, and a deep interest n the intersections of humanitarian policy and international law. After completing an undergraduate degree in international development, Daz\u00e9 sought a graduate program that offered both depth and flexibility\u2014something she found in NPSIA\u2019s Health, Displacement and Humanitarian Policy stream.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\u201cI was drawn to the humanitarian stream because it\u2019s something so few schools offer in a meaningful way,\u201d she explains. \u201cBut once I got here, I really took advantage of NPSIA\u2019s interdisciplinary structure\u2014exploring subjects I had not studied before such as peacebuilding, civil-military relations, the use of force, and nuclear disarmament, arms control and non-proliferation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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That openness to interdisciplinary learning paid off. Though she ultimately graduated under the Security and Defence Policy stream, Daz\u00e9\u2019s academic path remained deeply rooted in humanitarian issues, which consistently guided her research interests. In one course, for example, she examined the nexus of poverty, conflict and climate change \u2013 using Sudan as a case study to identify the barriers to effective humanitarian responses in contexts affected by all three crises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A highlight of her time at NPSIA was winning the William Barton Award in Nuclear Disarmament<\/a> for her research on Dual-Use Research of Concern (DURC). Her research explored global regulatory gaps in biosafety and biosecurity and the complex challenge of balancing scientific innovation in the life sciences with the risks of potential misuse or causing unintended harm. \u201cIt wasn\u2019t a topic I expected to dive into,\u201d she says. \u201cBut this opportunity taught me that stepping outside your comfort zone can lead to meaningful, even award-winning, work.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While completing her degree, Daz\u00e9 worked full time as a policy analyst in the federal government\u2014first with Natural Resources Canada<\/a> (NRCan), and now with the Canada Border Services Agency<\/a> (CBSA), where she works in the field of biometrics. She credits NPSIA with sharpening her policy-writing skills and developing her ability to navigate complex policy issues with clarity and confidence. <\/p>\n\n\n

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\u201cYou learn to think critically, write fast, and write well\u2014often on subjects you\u2019re still learning about, and often for multiple papers at once. That pressure prepares you for the real world.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Professors like Michael Manulak<\/a>, Hunter McGill<\/a>, and Jeremy Wildeman<\/a> played important roles in her development, encouraging deep thinking and real-world application. \u201cProfessor McGill had this wealth of experience in humanitarian policy. His work was clearly driven by a deep commitment to humanitarian values, and you could see that he truly cared about the communities he supported through the projects and programs he led.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reflecting on the program, Daz\u00e9 says her proudest achievement was completing the coursework while working full time\u2014a feat that required \u201ca lot of hard work, and a lot of tears,\u201d but ultimately strengthened her confidence and professional skills. Looking ahead, she plans to stay with the CBSA for now but is seriously considering pursuing a PhD in Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\u201cThere\u2019s still so much to do,\u201d she says. \u201cThis field is incredibly challenging, especially given growing global instability and the compounding scale of humanitarian crises we\u2019re witnessing. But ultimately, I believe our generation carries both a moral responsibility and a unique opportunity to drive meaningful change rooted in justice, equity and human dignity.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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