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 Role of Gender in NATO Military Operations. This event will be held at WIIS' Office (1250 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 1C, Washington DC, 20036) […]
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 Anne Witkowsky, Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations and an expert panel on the U.S. Global Fragility Act (GFA) and approaches to integrating a gender perspective in the 10-year […]
Cross Border Services and Advocacy: Empowering Change through Sustainable Infrastructure
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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 at the sixty-eighth session of the Commission on the Status of Women. This session is intended to initiate debate on the future of the […]
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 builds upon last year's event, Gendered Harm: The Disproportionate Impact of Weapons on Women and Girls, aims to advance policy debates and outcomes by addressing issues […]
“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 Costs of War. The book talk will raise issues of gender, the development of military medicine, and women’s veterans benefits in today’s military health system. […]
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 one hour before the event to allow time for registration review and approval. Not yet an active WIIS member? Join today!
The WPS Agenda: Shaping the Next 25 Years
WIIS' Office 1250 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 700, Washington DC, DC, United StatesWomen In International Security (WIIS) and the Embassy of Liechtenstein, Washington D.C. cordially invite you to attend The WPS Agenda: Shaping the Next 25 Years In-Person Event October 9, 2024, 11:00-12:00pm ET Date: October 9, 11:00am ET Location: WIIS Global, Washington DC Summary: Join WIIS Global and the Embassy of the Principality of Liechtenstein for […]