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WIIS and the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung Washington, DC are proud to announce and publish the winning essays. The winning essays will be made available on the WIIS and HBS websites over the course of one week starting June 30.

• Ana Laura Velasco Ugalde (Mexico) – First Prize 
• Agathe Christien (France) – Second Prize 
• Annina Claesson (Sweden) – Second Prize 
• Paula Drummond & Tamya Rebelo (Brazil) – Third Prize 
• Muhammad Ammar Hidayahtulloh (Indonesia) – Third Prize 
• Esther Luigi (France) – Fourth Prize 

Honorable Mentions
• Chelsea Cohen (Zimbabwe) 
• Karla Drpić (Croatia) 
• Tabitha Mwangi (Kenya) 
• Gudlaug Olafsdottir (Sweden) 
• Itodo Samuel Anthony (Nigeria)
• Andrea Tuemmler (United States) 
This summer, Women's Foreign Policy Group (WFPG) and Women In International Security (WIIS) will co-host monthly virtual career development events. Throughout these events, participants will build upon important career development skills and connect with professionals in international affairs.

Our third webinar event entitled Federal Service: Navigating applications and landing your first job will be held on July 16th. There will be a panel from 1:00 - 1:45 PM EDT followed by breakout sessions from 1:45 - 2:15 PM EDT. What does a career in federal international affairs look like and what does the application process entail ? Learn about different pathways to government service, how to decipher usajob.gov, and what opportunities exist both in Washington and overseas in a variety of government agencies.

This event is co-sponsored with Women's Foreign Policy Group (WFPG) and the Robertson Foundation for Government. Registration is free for WIIS and WFPG members. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

To learn more and to register for this event, click here.

We invite you to read our new member publication: 
We Need a Feminist Approach to AI Development 
by Dr. Katelyn Jones and Nicole Mattea 
from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Meet Rachel Sedehi, one of our 2020 Summer Interns!
The Gender and Security Agenda
Strategies for the 21st Century
By Chantal de Jonge Oudraat and Michael E. Brown

This book examines the gender dimensions of a wide array of national and international security challenges. This will be of much interest to students of gender studies, security studies, human security and International Relations in general. This book will be released on July 7, 2020 and is available for preorder now. 20% Discount Available - enter the code SOC20 at checkout.
We invite you to read the WIIS July Book Club Pick

The Dissent Channel: American Diplomacy in a Dishonest Age
By: Elizabeth Shackelford
You can also listen on Spotify here.
Interested in participating/have ideas on podcast topics? Email [email protected]
COVID-19 Resource Page
WIIS has compiled a resource page filled with stress management tips, virtual experiences such as museum and nature tours, teaching resources, and research on the gender implications of crises and pandemics!
 
Call for Resources

WIIS is compiling a resource page for information about gender in international security and we are looking for member-written articles, papers and books to feature! 
Non-English and international sources encouraged.
Please send all sources to [email protected]
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