Celebrating the Life & Legacy of WIIS’ Founder, Dr. Catherine Kelleher
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace 1779 Massachusetts Ave NW, #810, Washington, DC, DC, United StatesWomen In International Security (WIIS) invites you to join us to celebrate the life and legacy of our founder, Dr. Catherine Kelleher. Catherine passed away in February 2023. Catherine was a champion for gender equality. Catherine was prompted to found WIIS through her own experiences as a woman in the field of international security, especially […]
Gendered Harm: The Disproportionate Impact of Weapons on Women and Girls
Join Women In International Security (WIIS) and the Embassy of Liechtenstein on May 17, 2023, at 11:00 AM (EDT) for a virtual discussion on how arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament efforts must identify and address the harmful impact of weapons on women and girls. This event brings together experts on gender and nuclear weapons, chemical […]
Where is the Caribbean in the Dutch WPS National Action Plan?
Women in International Security Netherlands (WIIS NL) is pleased to invite you to our event on Thursday the 25th of May focusing on the Dutch Caribbean! Where is the Caribbean in the Dutch WPS National Action Plan? The Dutch Caribbean, which include the diverse islands of Aruba, Curacao, Sint Maarten, Bonaire, Saba, and Sint Eustatius, faces a unique […]
Elevating Women’s Leadership for Effective Transboundary Water Cooperation
United States Institute of Peace 2301 Constitution Ave, Washington, D.C., DC, United StatesResearch shows that including women in peace processes makes agreements more durable and leads to lower instances of conflict. Despite this, less than 10 percent of negotiators in peace processes are women — and in transboundary water management, women are specifically underrepresented, especially at higher levels of decision-making. However, entities such as the Women in […]
Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence: Its Rise and Our Responses
VirtualJoin Women In International Security (WIIS) and the Embassy Of Liechtenstein on June 22nd, 2023, at 11:00 AM (EDT) for a virtual discussion on the intersection between technology and gender, focusing on the ways that digital tools can be used to restrict women’s agency and inclusion in decision making that affects their lives. This event […]
Banishing Burnout: Strategies for Self-Care & Success
VirtualWith the lines between our work and personal life balance seemingly getting grayer, how can we make an intentional effort to care for our bodies and minds? Join Women In International Security (WIIS) on June 28th at 3:30 PM (EDT) for a virtual Professional Development event highlighting tools and strategies for prioritizing self-care and […]
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 […]