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Mexico's First National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security
In June 2021, WIIS Fellow, Ana Velasco, and WIIS Next Generation Fellow, Daniela Philipson Garcia published a policy brief [[link removed]]with WIIS assessing Mexico's first National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security. Join them, today at 6:00 PM, for a discussion on their policy brief, the broader implications of Mexico's NAP, and Mexico's Feminist Foreign Policy.


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Diplomacy Lab: Understanding the History of Non-Violent Protest in South Africa.


Join WIIS-Pitt, on February 9th at 2:30 PM (EST) for their "Let's Talk" series. They will be joined by Joshua Lascek and Pelumi Olugbenga, who will be sharing their experiences and findings from their time working at the U.S. State Department through the "Diplomacy Lab" focused on non-violent protests in South Africa.


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Spotlight on the WIIS Community


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WIIS is delighted to announce the appointment of three new members to their Global Board of Directors; Hilary Anderson, Nadia Crevecoeur, and Min Kyriannis.


Hilary Anderson has been at the Inter-American Commission of Women (CIM) at the Organization of American States (OAS) since 2009, where she works as a Senior Gender Advisor, guiding the organization on key women’s rights and gender equality issues in Latin America.


Nadia Crevecoeur is an International Development Consultant at Deloitte Consulting LLP. Most recently, she was the Senior Program Assistant at Women in International Security (WIIS), where she assisted in developing and monitoring their programmatic activities across 25 chapters globally.


Min Kyriannis joins WIIS global after serving as the co-president of WIIS NY and chair of WIIS Global’s Future of Technology and Gender project. Min Kyriannis, who launched Amyna Systems, has 25+ years of experience working in industries involving enterprise and converged systems, information technology, operational technology, cybersecurity, physical security, and risk management across the globe.


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Loredana Teodorescu has been appointed the new President of WIIS Italy.Loredana is an expert in European policies, immigration, and the link between internal security and foreign policy. She has long been engaged in gender issues in the international arena. Loredana previously held the position of Secretary-General of WIIS Italy.


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Maxinne Leighton is the new President of WIIS New York. Maxinne has pioneered research on the impact of climate change on design and planning professionals. She has facilitated panels on building infrastructure and climate change at the United Nations and the American Institute of Architects in New York City. Maxinne was previously the Vice-President of WIIS New York.


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Welcome to WIIS Canada's New Executive Team. Maire-Claude (MC) Du Cap is the new Executive Director of WIIS Canada. MC has 15 years of experience in decision-making positions. She has forged her expertise by working in the fields of international logistics, program development, and risk management. In 2017, upon returning from a mandate in Western Africa where she worked as a youth empowerment counselor for Oxfam, she founded Aléas, a business that helps organizations keep their travelers safe and secure.


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Congratulations to Former WIIS President, Ambassador Laura Holgate, Former WIIS Board Member, Anne Witkowsky, and Former WIIS Italy President, Irene Fellin on their recent appointments.


Irene Fellin has been appointed as the new NATO Secretary General’s Special Representative for Women, Peace, and Security. [[link removed]]


Laura Holgate was appointed Representative of the United States of America to the Vienna Office of the United Nations, with the rank of Ambassador, and Representative of the United States of America to the International Atomic Energy Agency, with the rank of Ambassador. [[link removed]]


Anne Witowsky was appointed Assistant Secretary of State for Conflict and Stabilization Operations, and Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization [[link removed]].




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In the 2019 Global Fragility Act, the U.S government lays out a transformative and innovative approach to prevent violent conflict and address the root causes of state fragility. Still, the Act fails to acknowledge the vital role gender sensitivity can and should play in stabilization programs. This policy brief argues that a course correction is still possible and that incorporating intersectional and gender-sensitive components will strengthen the Act’s efficacy and better serve groups in need.


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Opportunities


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Internship Opportunity at WIIS Global
Women In International Security is seeking a Gender and Global Security Program Intern to work part-time (20 hours per week). To apply, please send your resume, a statement of interest, and a 800 to 1500 word professional writing sample [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]].


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National Security Management Course at Syracuse University


The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University is pleased to open enrollment for its Spring 2022 course in National Security Management (NSM) to members of Women in International Security. NSM is executive education for senior executives of military, government, and industry organizations who need to perform confidently in roles for which a sophisticated understanding of national security affairs is critical. The syllabus of the course involves a mix of keynote addresses, case-studies, lectures, and practical exercises addressing key issues in national security—global trends, grand strategy, programs and budgets, institutions, technology, regional studies, et al. Members of WIIS can receive a $1,500.00 discount on tuition.


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