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September 2024 Newsletter

Dear WIIS Members and Supporters,

Welcome to the September edition of our newsletter. As we step into the beginning of Fall, I want to share some exciting projects and announcements.

Firstly, please join our WIIS Global Information Session on September 9th to learn more about membership benefits. Additionally, we recently hosted US Department of State International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) participants from Kazakhstan to discuss women's roles in nuclear non-proliferation, and we celebrated the 25th anniversary of WISCOMP (WIIS India).

We are also pleased to announce a new opportunity to work with WIIS Global. Thanks to the Fourth Freedom Fund, we are hosting a Howard S. Brembeck Fellow. Read about this position below.

Finally, I am pleased to announce the addition of two new team members at WIIS Global. Please join me in welcoming Dr. Layla Hashemi and Nina Plateroti to our team. Read more about them below.

Together, we are advancing the role of women in international peace and security. Here’s to embracing new opportunities and achieving even greater milestones together.

Warm regards,

Ariela Blätter

President & CEO, Women In International Security (WIIS)

Announcements

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EVENT: WIIS Information Session

Date: September 9Summary: WIIS Global is hosting an information session on the benefits of a WIIS membership and our vast network to prospective and current members. If you want to learn more about WIIS and meet our team, please register! Learn More & Apply [[link removed]]

OPPORTUNITY: Howard S. Brembeck Fellowship | Women, Peace and Security/Strategic Communication Fellowship Hosted at Women In International Security

Summary: Are you interested in working with WIIS? Now is your opportunity! The Fourth Freedom Forum invites interested candidates to apply for the full-time Howard S. Brembeck Fellowship [[link removed]]. This one-year, renewable fellowship will be hosted as a full-time employee at Women In International Security (WIIS). The fellow will support the organization's work while also receiving mentorship opportunities throughout.Application Deadline: October 1 at 11:59 PM ET

Dr. Layla Hashemi

Nina Plateroti

WELCOME TO WIIS!

WIIS Global is excited to welcome two new staff members to our DC-based team. We are pleased to introduce Dr. Layla Hashemi, Director of Programs and Partnerships, and Nina Plateroti, Programs and Partnerships Coordinator.

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Upcoming Events & Opportunities

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EVENT: Exploring Mediation in India: Engaging with New Possibilities

Date: September 19Summary: To humanize the “other” during mediation conversations, WISCOMP (WIIS India) will bring the values of healing, empathy, and listening center stage at this dialogue event. These values are now increasingly recognized as the key and defining aspects of transformative mediation. This event will explore the role of women in mediation, particularly in peace mediation, and the steps that can be taken to ensure the mediation space in India becomes more inclusive and gender-sensitive. Learn More [[link removed]]

EVENT: No More Wars! | Performance-Dialogue through Dance

Date: October 4Summary: This event will present creative performance dialogue in Dance by Geeta Chandran, renowned Indian Bharatnatyam dancer and vocalist, to mark 25 years of WISCOMP. Using the metaphor of water as a leitmotif for both protest and building bridges, NO MORE WARS weaves the tapestry of Peace in the rhythm of life, a poetic symphony amidst global violence and strife. Learn More [[link removed]]

OPPORTUNITY: WIIS UK is Launching a Human Security & Peacebuilding working group

Summary: As the world faces many overlapping crises, humanity has unprecedented challenges to overcome. WIIS UK is looking for women and people from any gender background who are committed to the advancement of gender equity and from diverse fields to join our Human Security & Peacebuilding working group. More information on the WIIS UK website. Access Here [[link removed]]

OPPORTUNITY: DC United Member Exclusive Discount

Offer: 20% + discount for WIIS members.Details: WIIS has partnered with DC United and now offers current WIIS members an exclusive discount on tickets to DC United games. If you are not a member, join our network to access this amazing opportunity. Access Here [[link removed]]

OPPORTUNITY:

PeaceCon 2024 Exclusive Discount

Details: WIIS members are eligible for an exclusive discount for in-person and virtual tickets for PeaceCon 2024. Sign up for a membership to learn more. Access Here [[link removed]]

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 [[link removed]] is an executive education program that aims to bridge the gap between data science and traditional analysis in international affairs and public policy.

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Recent Events

WIIS Global Hosts US State Department International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) Participants

Date: August 21Summary: WIIS hosted a delegation of international visitors from Kazakhstan to discuss women's advancement in nuclear non-proliferation and nuclear energy safety.

WIIS Canada cooperated with the Canadian Defence and Security Network (CDSN) on a networking night

Date: August 21Summary: On the sidelines of the Canadian Defence Security Network (CDSN) Summer Institute, WIIS Canada partnered with CDSN to host a networking reception.

WIIS Horn of Africa Hosts Financial Literacy

Date: August 14Summary: WIIS Horn of Africa hosted an event to empower their partners by strengthening participants' financial literacy and their essential skills for digital innovation. Member Spotlight: Publications and Awards Read Here [[link removed]]

Congratulations to Silvia Petig for Being Named in the Top 100 in Security by Table Briefings

Summary: Silvia Petig (Chairwoman of WIIS Germany) was listed in the top 100 in security by Table Briefings. In addition to the important role Silvia plays for WIIS Germany, she advises Siemtje Möller, Parliamentary State Secretary in the Ministry of Defense.

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American Women: Key Power Behind the 2024 Elections

Summary: Authored by Sabrine Dao (Leadership Team, WIIS UK), this article looks at how women’s choices will significantly shape the result of the US presidential election. But what will encourage women to vote, and how will this play out on the campaign trail to win their support? Read Here [[link removed]]

WISCOMP Peace Prints: Being “(Re) Armed” Women and the Security Sector

Summary: This Anniversary volume of WISCOMP’s Peace Prints focuses on the induction of women soldiers and the gender system that sustains the military, an institution whose primary mission is war-fighting.The volume examines the social transformation within the Indian armed forces and the material reality of women's expansive participation and advancement. This peace print will continue the important conversation among scholars, policymakers, military officials, and feminists.

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WIIS Blog: Advancing Women’s Role in the Security Sector in Nigeria

Summary: This blog post, authored by Nkechika Ibe, discusses the importance of women's participation in the security sector in Nigeria. Ibe offers recommendations for Nigeria to further female involvement in the security field.

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How Women Mediators Overcome Resistance: Innovative Strategies from the Field

Summary: C. Esra Çuhadar (member of the Mediterranean Women Mediators Network) highlights innovative strategies from the field to overcome resistance to inclusion in peace processes by bringing concrete examples based on a series of interviews.

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Intersecting Priorities: Advancing the Women, Peace and Security Agenda through Climate Security Initiatives

Summary: Sophia Papastavrou (member of the Mediterranean Women Mediators Network) shows how integrating gender perspectives can enhance climate resilience and peace efforts and the importance of merging the Women's Peace and Security Agenda with the issue of climate security.

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Kosovo Women’s Political Activism for Greater Representation: Bridging the Gap between Gender and Peace Processes

Summary: Jeta Krasniqi (member of the Mediterranean Women Mediators Network) illustrates how women in Kosovo continue to shape the political landscape. Despite facing setbacks in peace talks, their resilience underscores the ongoing significance of the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda.

WISCOMP Celebrates 25th Year Anniversary

In July 2024, WISCOMP (WIIS India) celebrated 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.

WISCOMP Dialogues: Conversations on Mediation

WISCOMP launched a new series, Conversations on Mediation, as part of its celebration of 25 years of engagement in Peacebuilding. Envisioned as a series of curated public lectures, roundtables, panel discussions, interactive dialogues, film discussions, performances, and installations, these intend to demystify the theory and practice of mediation as applied to peacebuilding.

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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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