Human Power in the Face of A.I.
UCSC MBEST CENTER 3180 Imjin Rd Marina CA 93933 3180 Imjin Rd, Marina, CA, United StatesFeeling overwhelmed by today’s rapid technological changes? You’re not alone. Even the most accomplished professionals struggle to keep up with the pace of progress. That’s why we’ve created a special 3-day retreat focused on resilience and wellbeing for leaders like you. Through inspiring lessons, provocative discussions, and reflective journaling, we will explore nine key intelligences: […]
Harnessing Innovative Tools of Accountability in Pursuit of International Justice
VirtualThe world is witnessing a time of immense displacement, conflict, and violence, with women and girls exposed to unprecedented rates of sexual and gender-based violence, forced displacement, and a broad range of human rights violations. Without accountability, justice, or protection measures in place, conflict and violence will continue. The international community has worked to establish […]
High Reliability Amidst Perpetual Disruption
VirtualSpeaker: Karin E. Warner MS, MA, DNP, RN CGNC, CLSSBB, CAPT USN (Ret.) Visiting Professor, DAU, with special guest Dr. Paul Scharre, Executive Vice President, and Director of Studies at the Center for New American Security (CNAS). Description: During this 90-minute session, Dr. Warner applies the principles of High Reliability to our current context of perpetual disruption […]
Pop Culture, Terror Warfare & Sexual Violence: The Case of Sierra Leone
ZoomJoin WIIS on February 6, 2024, at 10 AM (EST) for a virtual discussion exploring the prevalence and response to conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV). Dr. Marc Sommers will discuss his latest book, We the Young Fighters: Pop Culture, Terror, and War in Sierra Leone. We the Young Fighters is the captivating story of war and […]
Deploying Feminism: The Role of Gender in NATO Military Operations
WIIS Office - Suite 1C 1250 Connecticut Ave, NW Suite 1C, Washington, DC, DC, United StatesJoin Women In International Security (WIIS) on February 29, 2024, at 11:00 AM (EST), for an in-person discussion with Dr. Stéfanie von Hlatky on her recent publication, Deploying Feminism: The […]
Integrating Gender Perspectives in the U.S. Global Fragility Act: Innovation and Implementation
WIIS' Office 1250 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 700, Washington DC, DC, United StatesJoin Women In International Security (WIIS) and the Embassy of Liechtenstein on March 8, 2024, at 1:00 PM (EST) for an in-person discussion with State Department Assistant Secretary of State […]
Cross Border Services and Advocacy: Empowering Change through Sustainable Infrastructure
777 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017 777 United Nations Plaza, Chapel, New York, NY, United States
Financing Peace for Gender Equality: Advancing the Financing of the 1325 Agenda
777 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017 777 United Nations Plaza, Chapel, New York, NY, United StatesJoin WIIS, the NGO Committee on the Status of Women, NY, the Network for Religious and Traditional Peacemakers, Soka Gakkai International, and the United Religions Initiative for a parallel event […]
Gendered Harm II: The Gendered Impact of Biological and Chemical Weapons
ZoomJoin WIIS and the Embassy of Liechtenstein on June 4th at 11:oo AM (EDT) for a virtual discussion on the gendered impacts of chemical and biological weapons. This event, which […]
“Military Medicine and the Hidden Costs of War”
WIIS' Office 1250 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 700, Washington DC, DC, United StatesOverview Join Women In International Security (WIIS) on June 26, 2024, at 11:00 AM (EDT), for an in-person talk with Dr. Tanisha Fazal on her publication, Military Medicine and the Hidden […]
Beyond Representation: Celebrating Women’s Leadership
On July 10, 2024, Women in International Security (WIIS) and Our Secure Future (OSF) co-hosted a private event on the role of the Women, Peace and Security agenda in today’s security landscape. The event's panel featured Special Representative for Women, Peace and Security at NATO, Irene Fellin, who also founded the Italian chapter of WIIS. […]
WIISUp Weds – September 25
VirtualJoin us for a virtual discussion and networking hour with WIIS members and staff. This is a members-only event. Preregistration is required through the Membership Portal. Please register at least […]