Janet Dunnett

Writer and Author

Janet Dunnett served in the Canadian International Development Agency from 1973 to 2004. Among her many assignments was a period as an officer for the Pakistan program during the first years of Canada’s 'Women in Development' focus. She is now retired and living on Vancouver Island.

Most Recent Posts

Book Review: The Twelfth of February: Canadian Aid for Gender Equality during the Rise of Violent Extremism in Pakistan

By: Janet Dunnett /

October 4, 2024

Rhonda Gossen’s book, The Twelfth of February, tells the story of the Canadian International Development Agency’s support for women’s organizations and civil society in Pakistan and how it helped mitigate opposing forces pushing back on women’s rights.