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March 16, 2023 at 5:55 PM

WIIS March Newsletter: Celebrating Women's History Month

View onlineWIIS March Newsletter Celebrating Women’s History MonthAnnouncementsRemembering WIIS' Founder, Dr. Catherine KelleherThe WIIS global community is reacting to the passing of our founder, Dr. Catherine McArdle Kelleher (January 19, 1939 – February 15, 2023). While Catherine was a renowned …

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March 10, 2023 at 1:01 PM

Event Invitation | CSW67: Bridge to the Future: Women and Girls at the Center of Progress

Join us for a parallel event at the sixty-seventh session of the Commission on the Status of Women! View online   Join Women In International Security and SecurityWomen on March 14th at 10 AM EST for a parallel event at the sixty-seventh session of the Commission on the Status of Women, discussing w…

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February 14, 2023 at 1:01 PM

TOMORROW | A Fireside Chat with Acting Ambassador-at-Large Katrina Fotovat

Join the U.S. State Department's Office of Global Women's Issues and WIIS for a virtual discussion on gender and technology. View online   Join Women In International Security (WIIS) and the United States Department of State’s Secretary’s Office of Global Women’s Issues (S/GWI) on Wednesday, Februar…

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February 10, 2023 at 5:15 PM

Event Invitation | Gender and Technology: Designing Pathways for an Equitable Future

View online   Join Women In International Security (WIIS) and the United States Department of State’s Secretary’s Office of Global Women’s Issues (S/GWI) on Wednesday, February 15th, 2023, at 10 AM EST for a virtual discussion on gender and technology. This event will examine how policy can provide…

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February 1, 2023 at 8:01 PM

Remembering Dr. Jo Husbands

A Celebration of Her Life and Legacy View online   Women In International Security (WIIS) and the Stimson Center invite you to join us on February 6, 2023, at 3:00 PM for a celebration of the life of Dr. Jo L. Husbands. Jo passed away on November 30, 2022. Friends and colleagues will use this gather…

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January 17, 2023 at 6:56 PM

WIIS January Newsletter

View onlineWIIS January NewsletterRead Our 2022 Annual ReportUpcoming EventsIs the WPS Agenda Working? Preventing Conflict-Related Sexual Violence and BeyondJoin WIIS NL on Wednesday, January 25, for a roundtable discussion on preventing conflict-related sexual violence, co-hosted by the British Em…

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December 9, 2022 at 1:45 PM

WIIS December Newsletter

View onlineWIIS December NewsletterDr. Jo L. Husbands Memorial FundIt is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Dr. Jo L. Husbands. Dr. Husbands was a long-time supporter of Women In International Security (WIIS) and served as a member of the WIIS advisory board.Dr. Husbands suppor…

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December 7, 2022 at 2:12 PM

Event Invitation | Gender and International Criminal Justice: Atrocity Crimes and Protection of Victims and Witnesses

View online   Join Women In International Security (WIIS) and the Embassy of Liechtenstein on December 12 at 10:00 AM (EST) for a virtual discussion on gender and international criminal justice. Experts from the United Nations, United States Government, and civil society will discuss how a gender p…

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November 29, 2022 at 6:02 PM

Celebrate 35 Years by Giving Back!

Celebrate 35 Years by Giving Back Now!Dear Friend,For 35 years, WIIS has helped women advance in increasingly important international security roles, but equal representation remains elusive.WIIS takes on this challenge every day by facilitating our members’ access to a growing global community of …

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November 15, 2022 at 6:15 PM

TOMORROW | Amplifying Voices: Why a Feminist Foreign Policy Matters for the Global South and North

View online   Please join Women In International Security and the Heinrich Boell Foundation on November 16th at 10 AM (EST) for a conversation with young emerging feminist leaders from the Global North and South to discuss the future and shape of feminist foreign and development policy in a turbule…

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November 14, 2022 at 3:15 PM

WIIS November Newsletter

View onlineWIIS November NewsletterWIIS Global Welcomes Ruth Mikre, Membership Engagement ManagerPrior to joining WIIS, Ruth Mikre spent the last decade working in association and database management, gaining experience in membership recruitment, retention, and engagement within the transportation …

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October 11, 2022 at 1:30 PM

WIIS October Newsletter

View onlineWIIS October NewsletterUpcoming EventsThe Only Latina in the Room: Female Representation in National SecurityLatina and Hispanic women continue to succeed and shine in the professional environment, yet they are still underrepresented in the national and international security space. Acco…

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September 8, 2022 at 1:45 PM

WIIS September Newsletter

View onlineWIIS September NewsletterWIIS Global is Hiring: Membership Engagement ManagerWIIS is seeking a talented professional to lead the recruitment and cultivation of our growing membership base of supporters, institutional partners, national chapters, and international affiliates. Applications…

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August 31, 2022 at 2:45 PM

Event Invitation | Exploring the Nexus between Gender, Climate Security and Migration

View online   Join Women In International Security and the Embassy of Liechtenstein, Washington DC, on September 9th at 1 PM (EDT) for a virtual panel discussion focusing on the intersection of gender, climate security, and migration and exploring how diversity, equality, inclusiveness, and access …

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August 5, 2022 at 6:01 PM

WIIS August Newsletter

View onlineWIIS August NewsletterUpcoming EventsWIIS Global 35th Anniversary ReceptionJoin WIIS Global on September 16th at 5:30 PM for a reception in honor of our 35th Anniversary. More details on this event and the registration link are forthcoming.Afghanistan in Transition: Women’s Perspectives.…

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July 11, 2022 at 1:05 PM

WIIS July Newsletter

View onlineWIIS July NewsletterEventsA World Remade: The Geostrategic and Human Costs of the Ukraine WarOn July 7th, Women In International Security (WIIS) and WIIS Germany held a virtual briefing featuring Dr. Victoria Vdovychenko (Associate Professor and Researcher at Borys Grinchenko Kyiv Univer…

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July 6, 2022 at 9:07 PM

TOMORROW | A World Remade: The Geostrategic and Human Costs of the Ukraine War

View online   Join Women In International Security (WIIS) and WIIS Germany on July 7 at 10:00 AM (EDT) for a virtual briefing on the situation in Ukraine. Experts will speak to the strategic implications of the war in Ukraine and give a broader account of the impact on the Ukrainian citizenry amids…

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July 5, 2022 at 9:23 PM

Event Invitation | A World Remade: The Geostrategic and Human Costs of the Ukraine War

View online   Join Women In International Security (WIIS) and WIIS Germany on July 7 at 10:00 AM (EDT) for a virtual briefing on the situation in Ukraine. Experts will speak to the strategic implications of the war in Ukraine and give a broader account of the impact on the Ukrainian citizenry amids…

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June 10, 2022 at 9:35 PM

Event Invitation | A World Remade: The Geostrategic and Human Costs of the Ukraine War

View online    Join Women In International Security (WIIS) and WIIS Germany on June 14 at 11:00 AM (EDT)/17:00 (CET) for a virtual briefing, featuring Dr. Victoria Vdovychenko (Associate Professor and Researcher at Borys Grinchenko Kyiv University) on the situation in Ukraine. Experts will speak to…

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June 8, 2022 at 1:15 PM

WIIS June Newsletter

View onlineWIIS June NewsletterNew Publications: Feminist Foreign PolicyReconciling Two Key Frameworks: Feminist Foreign Policy and Women, Peace, and SecurityIn the latest WIIS Policy Brief, authors WIIS Senior Fellow, Joan Johnson-Freese,  and Susan Markham examine the two main frameworks regardin…

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May 4, 2022 at 4:03 PM

WIIS May Newsletter

View onlineWIIS May NewsletterAnnouncing WIIS Global's New Senior FellowsWIIS Global is pleased to welcome Dr. Joan Johnson-Freese and Brenda Oppermann as Senior Fellows, effective June 1, 2022.Dr. Joan Johnson-Freese served as a University Professor and Chair of the National Security Affairs Depar…

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April 28, 2022 at 5:03 PM

TOMORROW | Safety and Security of Nuclear Facilities in Conflict Zones: The War in Ukraine

View online    Join Women In International Security (WIIS), the Embassy of Liechtenstein, Washington, DC and the Black Sea Women in Nuclear Network (BSWN) on April 29 at 9:00 AM (EST)/15:00 (CET) for a virtual policy roundtable highlighting the impact and intersection of gender and nuclear security…

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April 26, 2022 at 6:03 PM

Event Invitation | Safety and Security of Nuclear Facilities in Conflict Zones: The War in Ukraine

View online    Join Women In International Security (WIIS), the Embassy of Liechtenstein, Washington, DC and the Black Sea Women in Nuclear Network (BSWN) on April 29 at 9:00 AM (EST)/15:00 (CET) for a virtual policy roundtable highlighting the impact and intersection of gender and nuclear security…

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April 22, 2022 at 7:06 PM

Event Invitation | Safety and Security of Nuclear Facilities in Conflict Zones: The War in Ukraine

View online    Join Women In International Security (WIIS), the Embassy of Liechtenstein, and the Black Sea Women in Nuclear Network (BSWNN) on April 29 at 9:00 AM (EST)/15:00 (CET) for a virtual policy roundtable highlighting the impact and intersection of gender and nuclear security and safety.  …

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April 5, 2022 at 2:07 PM

WIIS April Newsletter

View onlineWIIS April NewsletterUpcoming EventsWomen vs. Women: The Case for CooperationJoin WIIS Pitt on April 6th at 2:30 PM (EST) for a discussion with Dr. Joan Johnson-Freese on her latest research and book. She will discuss how women have been mired in competitive quicksand for millennia, much…

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March 8, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Happy International Women's Day!

Learn how WIIS' global network is working to #BreaktheBias. View online Today marks International Women’s Day (IWD). This year, IWD’s global campaign theme is #BreaktheBias, a principle that remains at the forefront of WIIS' mission.WIIS is committed to closing the gender equality gap and reversing …

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March 3, 2022 at 8:01 PM

WIIS March Newsletter: International Women’s Month

View onlineWIIS March Newsletter: International Women’s MonthUpcoming EventsThe Security of the Transatlantic Space: Facing Putin’s Aggressive Russia TogetherThe situation in Eastern Europe has brought a new security dynamic in the region. President Putin’s swift full-scale military invasion into U…

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February 3, 2022 at 5:45 PM

WIIS February Newsletter

View onlineUpcoming EventsMexico's First National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and SecurityIn June 2021, WIIS Fellow, Ana Velasco, and WIIS Next Generation Fellow, Daniela Philipson Garcia published a policy brief with WIIS assessing Mexico's first National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security…

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January 6, 2022 at 2:47 PM

WIIS January Newsletter

View onlineWIIS January NewsletterHappy New Year! This year, WIIS is celebrating its 35th anniversary as the premier global network promoting women’s advancement and gender equality in the peace and security sector. We have exciting plans in store!Last year, the WIIS network continued to grow and i…

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December 8, 2021 at 6:30 PM

Updated Speakers | Afghanistan: Humanitarian Emergency and Gender Discrimination

Keynote address from H.E. Adela Raz, Ambassador from Afghanistan to the United States View online     Join WIIS and the Embassy of Liechtenstein, Washington D.C. on December 9, 2021, at 11:00 AM (EST) for a virtual policy roundtable examining the current situation facing some of the most vulnerable …

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December 7, 2021 at 2:56 PM

Join us! Keynote address from H.E. Adela Raz, Afghan Ambassador to the US

View online     Join WIIS and the Embassy of Liechtenstein, Washington D.C. on December 9, 2021, at 11:00 AM (EST) for a virtual policy roundtable examining the current situation facing some of the most vulnerable individuals in Afghanistan from a political, social, legal, economic, and humanitaria…

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December 3, 2021 at 10:08 PM

Invitation | Advancing Gender Representation and Equality in the European Union

View online    In 2020, the European Union (EU) introduced its first Gender Equality Strategy, and with its first female president, Ursula von der Leyen, gender equality and gender mainstreaming became a top priority for the EU Commission. A flurry of commitments has been presented but a persistent…

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December 1, 2021 at 2:30 PM

WIIS December Newsletter

View onlineWIIS December NewsletterRead HereUpcoming EventsGender and Conflict: Inclusive Responses within the WPS AgendaJoin WIIS and the Embassy of Liechtenstein, Washington DC for a virtual policy roundtable discussion highlighting the causes and gendered impacts of conflict-related sexual viole…

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November 30, 2021 at 2:30 PM

Help women lead the way

View onlineDear John, Can we count on your help today?Critical global challenges require effective leadership, and this must include women’s voices. Since 1987, WIIS has helped women occupy increasingly important international security roles, but equal representation remains elusive. Women’s divers…

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November 29, 2021 at 9:02 PM

Invitation | Gender and Conflict: Inclusive Responses within the WPS Agenda

View online    In October 2000, the United Nations Security Council passed Security Council Resolution 1325 (UNSCR 1325), creating the “Women and Peace and Security” (WPS) agenda, drawing attention to women and girls during conflict. Nine WPS Resolutions followed and expanded the agenda to better r…

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November 22, 2021 at 9:02 PM

Invitation | Gender and Conflict: Inclusive Responses within the WPS Agenda

View online    In October 2000, the United Nations Security Council passed Security Council Resolution 1325 (UNSCR 1325), creating the “Women and Peace and Security” (WPS) agenda, drawing attention to women and girls during conflict. Nine WPS Resolutions followed and expanded the agenda to better r…

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November 2, 2021 at 2:04 PM

WIIS November Newsletter

View onlineWIIS November NewsletterUpcoming EventsWomen Reporting from the Frontlines: A Discussion with Female War CorrespondentsFrom Iraq to Sri Lanka to Nicaragua, women have been reporting from the frontlines of war for centuries. As part of our overarching theme of Women in War and Peace, WIIS…

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September 21, 2021 at 4:44 PM

Register today for the WIIS Policy Roundtable Event: Women's Rights & Gender Equality Under Threat | Learn about two WIIS-NY Events!

Women and gender champions are facing unprecedented levels of violence and repression. Wars and authoritarian regimes are threatening Women, Peace and Security activists and survivors. In Afghanistan, the Taliban are threatening the human rights of women and children, while …

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September 15, 2021 at 8:41 PM

Policy Roundtable Event! Women's Rights & Gender Equality Under Threat: Conflict & Authoritarianism, Closing Civic Space & COVID

VIEW THIS MESSAGE ONLINE Women and gender champions are facing unprecedented levels of violence and repression. Wars and authoritarian regimes are threatening Women, Peace and Security activists and survivors. In Afghanistan, the Taliban are threatening the human …

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August 4, 2021 at 9:17 PM

WIIS Weekly Newsletter

Congratulations to Former WIIS President, Ambassador Laura Holgate, and WIIS Board Member, Anne Witkowsky,on their Presidential NominationsAmbassador Laura Holgate is Vice President for Materials Risk Management at the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI), in Washington D.C.. She …

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July 28, 2021 at 8:43 PM

WIIS Weekly Newsletter & Jobs Hotline

Chantal de Jonge Oudraat, Member of the WIIS Board of Directors and WIIS President from 2013-June 2021 is announced as a Wilson Center 2021-2022 Fellow.She will research “Men, Masculinities and International Security.”Learn more about the 2021-2022 Wilson Center Fellows Ch…

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July 27, 2021 at 9:21 PM

WIIS Event! Cross-Sector Internships

Join WIIS Global on Wednesday, July 28, 1-2 pm EST to hear from panelists on securing and handling internships across sectors. Reflecting on their own experiences, panelists will discuss the merits and challenges of interning and securing entry-level positions in various secto…

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July 21, 2021 at 8:01 PM

WIIS Weekly Newsletter & Events Hotline

Join WIIS Global on Wednesday, July 28, 1-2 pm EST to hear from panelists on securing and handling internships across sectors. Reflecting on their own experiences, panelists will discuss the merits and challenges of interning and securing entry-level positions in various sect…

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July 14, 2021 at 8:01 PM

WIIS Weekly Newsletter & Jobs Hotline

Join WIIS Global on Wednesday, July 28, 1-2 pm EST to hear from panelists on securing and handling internships across sectors. Reflecting on their own experiences, panelists will discuss the merits and challenges of interning and securing entry-level positions in various sect…

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July 12, 2021 at 9:17 PM

Event! WFPG & WIIS Professional Development Series - Working Abroad

Are you considering a career overseas? Join us to hear from security specialist Michell Abou-Raad, political parties expert Sef Ashiagbor, security specialist Diorella Islas, and democracy and human rights expert Deborah Ullmer and learn more about fellowships, research, field…

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July 7, 2021 at 8:39 PM

WIIS Weekly Newsletter & Events Hotline

WIIS & WFPG Professional Development Series EventJuly 13, 2021 |  1 pm EDTDo you want to work abroad? Have you ever wondered what opportunities or challenges come with relocating to a different country for work? Join WIIS & WFPG on July 13, 2021 at 1 pm EST to learn m…

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July 6, 2021 at 8:56 PM

WIIS Roadmap & Cross-Sector Internship Events!

Join WIIS Global on Thursday, July 8, and Thursday, August 5, 2021 at 1 pm EST, to discuss the use of roadmaps for effective internships.In the first workshop, we will develop individual roadmaps. In the second workshop, we will evaluate how the roadmaps were implemented and c…

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June 30, 2021 at 8:02 PM

WIIS Weekly Newsletter & Jobs Hotline

Join WIIS Global on Thursday, July 8, and Thursday, August 5, 2021, to discuss the use of roadmaps for effective internships.As a two-part workshop, we will work together to develop and utilize roadmaps for effective internship experiences.In the first workshop, we will devel…

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June 23, 2021 at 8:02 PM

WIIS Weekly Newsletter & Events Hotline

Join WIIS Global on Thursday, July 8, and Thursday, August 5, 2021, to discuss the use of roadmaps for effective internships.As a two-part workshop, we will work together to develop and utilize roadmaps for effective internship experiences.In the first workshop, we will devel…

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June 16, 2021 at 8:21 PM

WIIS Weekly Newsletter & Jobs Hotline

Announcing the 2021 WIIS Gender, Peace & SecurityNext Generation Symposium!WIIS congratulates the participants of the 2021/2022 Gender, Peace & Security (GPS) Next Generation Symposium!The 2021/2022 Symposium convenes an international cohort of 20 graduate students and…

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