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May Newsletter
Dear Friends,
WIIS wants to extend our congratulations to the graduating class of 2024! As they embark on their next journey, we want to support them every step of the way. Check out our special membership discount of 40% off for 2024 graduates below.
In this newsletter, you will find information on upcoming opportunities and spotlights on the achievements and activities of our global network. In particular, we are happy to announce that we are currently hiring for new positions. We look forward to welcoming both a Programs & Partnership Manager and Coordinator to our team in the coming months.
We value your input on how to support our amazing community and members better. We continue to encourage our community to be vocal and active members of our network.
Warm regards,
Ariela Blatter
President & CEO, Women In International Security (WIIS)
Upcoming Events & Opportunities
WIIS Global is hiring a Programs & Partnership Manager/Coordinator
- Application Deadline: June 3rd, 2024
- Summary: Passionate about advancing gender equality, peace, and security? Join our team! WIIS is hiring two dedicated and motivated individuals to join our growing team.
EVENT:
Gendered Harm II: The Gendered Impact of Biological and Chemical Weapons
- Date: June 4, 2024
- Summary: Join WIIS and the Embassy of Liechtenstein for a virtual discussion on the gendered impacts of chemical and biological weapons. This event, which builds upon last year's event, Gendered Harm: The Disproportionate Impact of Weapons on Women and Girls, aims to advance policy debates and outcomes by addressing issues such as the differentiated biological impacts, emerging technologies, and equitable gender representation in these fields.
EVENT:
The Strategic Context of Spain's Security: A View from Civil Society
- Date: June 4, 2024
- Summary: WIIS Spain (SWIIS) will celebrate the Congress of Deputies by gathering alongside other Spanish organizations working on security and defense to share their vision of how civil society will play a part in shaping these issues. The Director of the National Security Department, General Loreto Gutierrez Hurtado, will give the final address.
OPPORTUNITY:
WIIS Brussels Announces WIIS Wednesdays
- Summary: WIIS Brussels has launched WIIS Wednesdays, an initiative designed to showcase the talent, determination, and brilliance of the members of the WIIS network.
- Do you want to share an initiative, achievement, project, or profile? Email [email protected].
OPPORTUNITY:
Data Analytics for Policy Professionals Course
- Offer: 10% discount for WIIS members.
- Details: GW’s Elliott School of International Affairs’ Data Analytics for Policy Professionals Course is an executive education program that aims to bridge the gap between data science and traditional analysis in international affairs and public policy.
GRADUATION SPECIAL
Unlock a world of opportunities with WIIS membership, from connecting with a global network of 15,000 members to advancing your career through exclusive job boards, events, and mentorship opportunities. Gain access to specialized resources, expert speakers, and a supportive community dedicated to enhancing the role of women in international security.
Members of the Class of 2024 are eligible for a 40% discount and can sign up for a Young Professional Membership at the discounted rate of $30.
This offer is valid until June 7, 2024.
Not a member of the Class of 2024 but still interested in becoming a member and joining a growing community of women professionals in the International Security space?
Recent Events
WIIS Italy at the W7 Summit
Summary: Under the G7 Italian Presidency, WIIS Italy participated in the W7, the official engagement group of the G7 summit focused on gender equality and women, peace, and security. Represented by its President, Loredana Teodorescu, WIIS Italy contributed to the advisory process with representatives from over 40 countries to draft the final Communiqué for G7 leaders. Irene Fellin, NATO Secretary General’s Special Representative for WPS and founder of WIIS Italy, also attended the Summit in Rome.
The Jack Gordon Institute for Public Policy's Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Forum
Summary: The Gordon Institue’s WPS Forum recently hosted a webinar, US Strategy and National Action Plan - An Expert Discussion, featuring WIIS’ Research Director, Dr. Karin Johnston as a panelist.
Roundtable on Spain in a Global World
Date: April 30, 2024
Summary: WIIS Spain (SWIIS), in partnership with the prestigious College of Political Scientists and Sociologists at the Law Society, organized a debate on Spain’s role in NATO, the EU, and the global context.
European Careers Explored: A Peek into the Brussels Hub
Date: May 15, 2024
Summary: WIIS Brussels and WIIS Canada hosted a joint hybrid event exclusively for WIIS members to examine careers in Brussels.
Meet the Expert: Careers in New Technologies in Warfare and Defense Policy
Date: May 15, 2024
Summary: WIIS Italy hosted a new professional development training focused on new technologies in warfare and defense with Dr. Ulrike Franke (Senior Policy Fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations).
Member Spotlight: Announcements, Publications and Awards
The “Real Man” and National Security by Heather Huhtanen and Joan Johnson-Freese
In this article, authors Heather Huhtanen and WIIS Senior Fellow Joan Johnson-Freese examine the relationship between masculinity and national security, particularly the “real man” version of masculinity. They illustrate with evidence that “real man” masculinity is consistently correlated to those who engage in mass violence, mobilized violence, and violent extremism. They argue that gender equality is not just beneficial to women but is a critical factor in achieving political, economic, and social stability around the world.
WIIS Germany Introduces a New Podcast Called “I am so free.”
Summary: Hosted by Zoe von Finck (Head of the Crisis Response Centre, German Ministry of Finance and Member, WIIS Germany), this podcast will introduce women who are shaping the future.
WISCOMP Celebrates 25th Year Anniversary
In July 2024, WISCOMP (WIIS India) will celebrate 25 years of action and commitment towards nurturing constituencies of peace and promoting cultures of pluralism and coexistence in South Asia. Originally established as an initiative of the Foundation for Universal Responsibility of His Holiness The Dalai Lama, for the past two decades WISCOMP has grown into an integral agency of support and promotion of women’s leadership.
The Catherine M. Kelleher Fellowship for International Security Studies
The Catherine M. Kelleher Fellowship for International Security Studies supports an exceptional graduate student pursuing their master’s or doctoral degree at the University of Maryland School of Public Policy. Professor Kelleher founded WIIS in 1987 and is also a founding faculty member of the University of Maryland School of Public Policy, where she also founded the Center for International and Security Studies at Maryland (CISSM). Throughout her policy and academic careers, Professor Kelleher was a champion for women in the field of international security policy. This fellowship is intended to ensure that future generations benefit from the kind of support that she gave to countless people in the field today. Catherine M. Kelleher passed away on February 15, 2023.
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