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Studies have found that a significant inclusion of women and civil society groups in a peace negotiation makes the resulting agreement 64% less likely to fail and 35% more likely to last at least fifteen years.[1] Evidence has repeatedly illustrated - [Untitled_6](https://wiisglobal.org/untitled_6/) - [](https://wiisglobal.org/33810-2/) - I’m excited to participate in the WIIS Mentorship Program as I work to transition from a communications/PR background into the international relations and security space. 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With the launch of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 and subsequent resolutions, which form the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda, there have - [Women In International Security and Our Secure Future Co-Host High-Level Breakfast for Women Leaders at the NATO Summit](https://wiisglobal.org/women-in-international-security-and-our-secure-future-co-host-high-level-breakfast-for-women-leaders-at-the-nato-summit/) - On July 10, 2024, Women In International Security (WIIS) and Our Secure Future (OSF), co-hosted a private breakfast event discussing the Women, Peace and Security agenda in today's security framework. The event, titled “Beyond Representation: Women’s Leadership,” examined women's role in an evolving security environment. The rules-based international order has been challenged by conflicts around - [Afghan Women’s Education Under the Taliban](https://wiisglobal.org/afghan-womens-education-under-the-taliban/) - By Claire Pamerleau, University of Pittsburgh WIIS Chapter Human agency is slipping out of Afghan women’s hands and into the Taliban’s as the group tightens their grip on women’s social, political, and financial freedoms. This devastating reversal of progress has affected even the youngest generation of Afghan women, as girls’ education is yet another casualty - [NATO at Seventy: Letting Freedom Ring](https://wiisglobal.org/nato-at-seventy-letting-freedom-ring/) - Written by Roxana Allen It took thirty years, two generations, fifteen prime ministers, and numerous elections to appoint the first woman Prime Minister in Romania. With the introduction of the Membership Action Plan twenty years ago, NATO requested that Romania implement a 25 percent quota for women in Parliament and public service. Consequently, there are - [Gender and Climate Disaster: A Worsening Situation for Pakistani Women](https://wiisglobal.org/gender-and-climate-disaster-a-worsening-situation-for-pakistani-women/) - By Tristen Thakar, University of Pittsburgh WIIS Chapter Since mid-June, high levels of rain have unleashed catastrophic flash floods along the Kabul and Indus rivers, leaving over a third of Pakistan submerged in water. This has displaced over 7.6 million people throughout the country, including around 598,000 Afghans living in refugee camps.[1] Along with countless - [Gender Sidestreaming? How women slip through the cracks in national militaries and peacekeeping.](https://wiisglobal.org/gender-sidestreaming-how-women-slip-through-the-cracks-in-national-militaries-and-peacekeeping/) - By Dr Vanessa F. Newby What is meaningful participation in the context of national militaries and peacekeeping? In a recent paper co-authored with my colleague, Clotilde Sebag, we investigated this question. Drawing on publicly available empirical data we highlighted the problems inherent in mainstreaming Resolution 1325 across national militaries and peacekeeping operations. We found: first, - [Period Poverty – A Global Crisis](https://wiisglobal.org/period-poverty-a-global-crisis/) - By Susan McLoughlin Disclaimer: Although most of the research conducted around menstruation involves women and girls (which is why I often reference women and girls specifically), please remember that people of all genders menstruate, including gender-nonconforming people and transgender men. Around the world, it is estimated that 1.9 billion people menstruate—nearly a quarter of the - [An Overlooked Threat To Democracy? Gendered Disinformation About Female Politicians](https://wiisglobal.org/an-overlooked-threat-to-democracy-gendered-disinformation-about-female-politicians/) - By Ana Blatnik As it turns out, gender stereotyping and biases that have had a serious impact on women’s safety in the physical world now appear in our social media feeds. This may not be surprising in itself, but the severity of consequences brought about by these threats is. From the 2016 US presidential elections - [The Politics of Fear: Right Wing Anti-Gender and Anti-Vaccination Narratives](https://wiisglobal.org/the-politics-of-fear-right-wing-anti-gender-and-anti-vaccination-narratives/) - By Ann-Kathrin Rothermel[1] Persistence of Anti-gender Narratives Towards the end of January 2022, a Canadian trucker movement, which calls itself “Freedom Convoy,” made headlines for its loud and partially violent reaction to cross-border vaccination mandates between the United States and Canada. The protests quickly devolved into a mix of anti-government and far-right activism, with common - [Gender and Climate Security: Weaponizing Water Scarcity](https://wiisglobal.org/gender-and-climate-security-weaponizing-water-scarcity/) - By Claire Harrison In late January 2022, following a series of Houthi rebel strikes on its territory, the United Arab Emirates targeted several civilian infrastructure sites in Yemen that included a water facility.[1] Nine days later, an investigation by The New York Times revealed that in March 2017, the United States targeted a dam in - [Afghan Women: Running Out of Options](https://wiisglobal.org/afghan-women-running-out-of-options/) - By Claire Pamerleau, University of Pittsburgh WIIS Chapter The women of Afghanistan are living through oppression that most feared would only return in nightmares. Since the withdrawal of US troops and the Taliban’s takeover in August of 2021, Afghan women have been left with few options: flee your own country, or stay and have your - [Will More Women in Congress Mean More Bipartisanship?](https://wiisglobal.org/will-more-women-in-congress-mean-more-bipartisanship/) - By Joan Johnson-Freese & Alexandra Nicole Islas The answer to this question is: not likely. The 118th Congress, extending from January 3, 2023 – January 3, 2025 includes 149 women (107D, 42R), two more than the previous record of 147, set in 2022, thereby constituting 27.9% of Congressional seats. However, beyond hyper-partisanship, differing views among - [Multilateral Cyber Negotiations and Gender Mainstreaming: A Complicated Relationship](https://wiisglobal.org/multilateral-cyber-negotiations-and-gender-mainstreaming-a-complicated-relationship/) - By Liliya Khasanova The protests in Iran in the name of Mahsa Amini are one of many examples of how the advancement of technology enables us to speak up, spread the word, and learn about human rights violations. Online anonymity and, therefore, reduced accountability for gender-based violence affects the vulnerability of individuals. There is no - [Gender and Climate Disaster: A Worsening Situation for Pakistani Women](https://wiisglobal.org/gender-and-climate-disaster-a-worsening-situation-for-pakistani-women-2/) - By Tristen Thakar, University of Pittsburgh WIIS Chapter Since mid-June, high levels of rain have unleashed catastrophic flash floods along the Kabul and Indus rivers, leaving over a third of Pakistan submerged in water. This has displaced over 7.6 million people throughout the country, including around 598,000 Afghans living in refugee camps.[1] Along with countless - [What does the NLD’s re-election mean for Myanmar’s stalled peace process and the country’s deeply rooted ethnic conflict?](https://wiisglobal.org/what-does-the-nlds-re-election-mean-for-myanmars-stalled-peace-process-and-the-countrys-deeply-rooted-ethnic-conflict/) - By: Amy Dwyer Author bio: Amy Dwyer previously served as a programme development advisor on programmes in Myanmar, focusing on human rights, freedom of religion and belief and sexual violence in conflict. She currently work in international policy and research. The National League for Democracy’s (NLD) landslide rise to power in 2015 was expected to - [Understanding the prospects of the WPS Agenda: looking at the case of Denmark](https://wiisglobal.org/understanding-the-prospects-of-the-wps-agenda-looking-at-the-case-of-denmark/) - By: Sofia Sutera International Joint Ph.D Programme "Human Rights, Society, and Multi-level Governance"- University of Padova, Human Rights Centre "Antonio Papisca" In order to understand the potential the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda has in the near and even far future, it is necessary first of all to understand how this agenda is currently - [An Overlooked Threat To Democracy? Gendered Disinformation About Female Politicians](https://wiisglobal.org/an-overlooked-threat-to-democracy-gendered-disinformation-about-female-politicians-2/) - By Ana Blatnik As it turns out, gender stereotyping and biases that have had a serious impact on women’s safety in the physical world now appear in our social media feeds. This may not be surprising in itself, but the severity of consequences brought about by these threats is. From the 2016 US presidential elections - [Gender and Climate Security: Weaponizing Water Scarcity](https://wiisglobal.org/gender-and-climate-security-weaponizing-water-scarcity-2/) - By Claire Harrison In late January 2022, following a series of Houthi rebel strikes on its territory, the United Arab Emirates targeted several civilian infrastructure sites in Yemen that included a water facility.[1] Nine days later, an investigation by The New York Times revealed that in March 2017, the United States targeted a dam in - [The Limitations of the 2019 US Women, Peace and Security Strategy](https://wiisglobal.org/the-limitations-of-the-2019-us-women-peace-and-security-strategy/) - Written by: Hannah Lynch, Kayla McGill, Hannah Proctor The United States Strategy on Women, Peace and Security (the Strategy) was released in June 2019 to replace the 2016 US National Action Plan (NAP) and is the mandated outcome of the 2017 Women, Peace and Security Act. The Strategy details four “Lines of Effort” outlining the - [Not Convinced a Gender Perspective Matters to Today’s Political Activism? Meet the Proud Boys (and their “Girls”)](https://wiisglobal.org/not-convinced-a-gender-perspective-matters-to-todays-political-activism-meet-the-proud-boys-and-their-girls/) - By Sarah Kenny, Senior Program Assistant, WIIS Global August 1, 2019 During the summer of 2017, violent activists associated with the “Proud Boys” twice terrorized the streets of Charlottesville, Virginia. This organization’s second visit to my college town took place in conjunction with neo-Nazis, white nationalists, and far-right activists from across the United States - [European Union at 70: Stronger Together amid worst recession since the Great Depression, COVID-19 pandemic, Brexit, cyber threats, terrorism, climate change, refugee crisis, rising nationalism and authoritarianism](https://wiisglobal.org/european-union-at-70-stronger-together-amid-worst-recession-since-the-great-depression-covid-19-pandemic-brexit-cyber-threats-terrorism-climate-change-refugee-crisis-rising-nationalism-and-aut/) - By Roxana Allen Although envisioned by many philosophers in the 18th and 19th century, only after the carnage of World War I did diplomats begin to create the structures of a united Europe. These first proposals on European unity, like those after them, were challenged by the idea of national sovereignty. In the interwar period, - [India’s No-First-Use Policy: A Reality Check](https://wiisglobal.org/indias-no-first-use-policy-a-reality-check/) - By Sanaa Alvira, WIIS Member On the first anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s death in August 2019, India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid homage to the former Prime Minister in Pokhran, the site of India’s first nuclear detonation. Addressing the media, and subsequently reiterating his statements in a tweet, Singh said, “…India has strictly adhered to - [We Need a Feminist Approach to AI Development](https://wiisglobal.org/we-need-a-feminist-approach-to-ai-development/) - By Dr. Katelyn Jones, Women, Peace and Security Fellow, Chicago Council on Global Affairs & Nicole Mattea, Women, Peace and Security Intern, Chicago Council on Global Affairs COVID-19 has sent most of the world into isolation, causing unemployment rates to skyrocket and the global economy to reach unprecedented lows. With over 9 million cases worldwide - [The Trump Administration’s Latest Tactic to Minimize Access to Reproductive and Sexual Health Services: What You Need to Know](https://wiisglobal.org/the-trump-administrations-latest-tactic-to-minimize-access-to-reproductive-and-sexual-health-services-what-you-need-to-know/) - By Susan McLoughlin and Rachel Sedehi Under the Trump administration, equal rights to health care are diminishing. Two recent Supreme Court decisions show why this is not surprising. The 2012 Affordable Care Act (ACA) mandates that all employers provide birth control coverage for their workers.[1] Previously, only faith-based organizations were eligible to be excused from this. - [A conversation with Dr. Yolande Bouka on the state of the academic study of International Relations](https://wiisglobal.org/a-conversation-with-dr-yolande-bouka-on-the-state-of-the-academic-study-of-international-relations/) - By Maeve Murphy In May 2020 I met with Dr. Yolande Bouka, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Studies at Queen’s University in Canada, to discuss several issues regarding academia and race, the relationship between white supremacy and IR, and her solutions for creating a more egalitarian, holistic discipline. As a scholar-practitioner, her - [Post-Conflict Gender-Responsive Security Sector Reform: Risk Versus Opportunities](https://wiisglobal.org/post-conflict-gender-responsive-security-sector-reform-risk-versus-opportunities/) - By: Dr. Eleanor Gordon, Ciara McHugh, Jane Townsley Building Inclusive and Responsive Security Sector Institutions Given that effective security and justice sector institutions are fundamental to sustainable peace, Security Sector Reform (SSR) – the reform or (re)construction of security and justice sector institutions – remains central to peacebuilding endeavors. A central principle of SSR is - [COVID-19 in Latin America: Women’s Security in an Insecure Economic Landscape](https://wiisglobal.org/covid-19-in-latin-america-womens-security-in-an-insecure-economic-landscape/) - By Madison Beltz COVID-19 has had a considerable impact on every economy in the world, but for many women in Latin America, personal security has been the price. The Latin American and Caribbean regions have the highest levels of income inequality in the world, with wide gaps in living standards across regions, countries, and socioeconomic - [Incel Communities: Breeding Ground for Radicalized Violence?](https://wiisglobal.org/incel-communities-breeding-ground-for-radicalized-violence/) - By Franziska Kuehl On February 19, 2020 23-year-old Ferhat Unvar met some of his friends in the Arena Bar, a 24/7 Kiosk in Kesselstadt, Germany. It was late at night, somewhere around 10:00pm, when an armed man arrived at the establishment and opened fire. He has just done the same, minutes before, at another Shisha - [Deepfakes as a Security Issue: Why Gender Matters](https://wiisglobal.org/deepfakes-as-a-security-issue-why-gender-matters/) - By Agnes E. Venema What Are Deepfakes? In some ways, deepfakes are to video what photoshopping is to images. Just like photoshopped images, some are created better than others. It involves the manipulation of videos in such a way that, when well-made, it is impossible to distinguish from an original video. Deepfakes can be created - [What does the NLD’s re-election mean for Myanmar’s stalled peace process and the country’s deeply rooted ethnic conflict?](https://wiisglobal.org/what-does-the-nlds-re-election-mean-for-myanmars-stalled-peace-process-and-the-countrys-deeply-rooted-ethnic-conflict-2/) - By: Amy Dwyer Author bio: Amy Dwyer previously served as a programme development advisor on programmes in Myanmar, focusing on human rights, freedom of religion and belief and sexual violence in conflict. She currently work in international policy and research. The National League for Democracy’s (NLD) landslide rise to power in 2015 was expected to - [Gender Sidestreaming? How women slip through the cracks in national militaries and peacekeeping.](https://wiisglobal.org/gender-sidestreaming-how-women-slip-through-the-cracks-in-national-militaries-and-peacekeeping-2/) - By Dr Vanessa F. Newby What is meaningful participation in the context of national militaries and peacekeeping? In a recent paper co-authored with my colleague, Clotilde Sebag, we investigated this question. Drawing on publicly available empirical data we highlighted the problems inherent in mainstreaming Resolution 1325 across national militaries and peacekeeping operations. We found: first, - [Tips and Tricks for Your Next Generation Symposium Application](https://wiisglobal.org/tips-and-tricks-for-your-next-generation-symposium-application/) - Women In International Security (WIIS) has opened applications for the 2021 Next Generation Gender, Peace and Security (GPS) Symposium, and we are looking forward to selecting a cohort of graduate students and young professionals interested in examining international security challenges from a GPS perspective. (Read more about the 2021 Next Generation Symposium.) In our last - [Challenges of Cyber Attribution](https://wiisglobal.org/challenges-of-cyber-attribution/) - By: Sarah Freeman Today cyberattacks continue to rise, and security efforts have risen in response. In 2017, the global cybersecurity market was estimated at $92.7 billion with a projected growth of 10 percent between 2018 and 2026.[1] In spite of this market growth, organizations seem unable to counter the growth in cyberattacks. However, Snyder noted - [Understanding the prospects of the WPS Agenda: looking at the case of Denmark](https://wiisglobal.org/understanding-the-prospects-of-the-wps-agenda-looking-at-the-case-of-denmark-2/) - By: Sofia Sutera International Joint Ph.D Programme "Human Rights, Society, and Multi-level Governance"- University of Padova, Human Rights Centre "Antonio Papisca" In order to understand the potential the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda has in the near and even far future, it is necessary first of all to understand how this agenda is - [Period Poverty - A Global Crisis](https://wiisglobal.org/period-poverty-a-global-crisis-2/) - [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By Susan McLoughlin Disclaimer: Although most of the research conducted around menstruation involves women and girls (which is why I often reference women and girls specifically), please remember that people of all genders menstruate, including gender-nonconforming people and transgender men. Around the world, it is estimated that 1.9 billion people menstruate—nearly a quarter of the - [Afghan Women’s Education Under the Taliban](https://wiisglobal.org/afghan-womens-education-under-the-taliban-2/) - By Claire Pamerleau, University of Pittsburgh WIIS Chapter Human agency is slipping out of Afghan women’s hands and into the Taliban’s as the group tightens their grip on women’s social, political, and financial freedoms. This devastating reversal of progress has affected even the youngest generation of Afghan women, as girls’ education is yet another casualty - [Gender, Climate Change, and Security: Missing Links](https://wiisglobal.org/gender-climate-change-and-security-missing-links/) - Gender, Climate Change, and Security: Missing Links By Chantal de Jonge Oudraat & Michael E. Brown This article originally appeared on New Security Beat. Gender issues, climate change, and security problems are interconnected in complex and powerful ways. Unfortunately, some of these connections have not received enough attention from scholars, policy analysts, and policymakers. This has serious, real-world implications for - [Afghan Women: Running Out of Options](https://wiisglobal.org/afghan-women-running-out-of-options-2/) - By Claire Pamerleau, University of Pittsburgh WIIS Chapter The women of Afghanistan are living through oppression that most feared would only return in nightmares. Since the withdrawal of US troops and the Taliban’s takeover in August of 2021, Afghan women have been left with few options: flee your own country, or stay and have your - [The Politics of Fear: Right Wing Anti-Gender and Anti-Vaccination Narratives](https://wiisglobal.org/the-politics-of-fear-right-wing-anti-gender-and-anti-vaccination-narratives-2/) - By Ann-Kathrin Rothermel[1] Persistence of Anti-gender Narratives Towards the end of January 2022, a Canadian trucker movement, which calls itself “Freedom Convoy,” made headlines for its loud and partially violent reaction to cross-border vaccination mandates between the United States and Canada. 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I believed that if a resolution was adopted, especially unanimously, - [“Framers of 1325” Series: Dr. Louise Olsson](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/framers-of-1325-series-dr-louise-olsson/) - A Future without Women, Peace and Security? We are heading into unchartered dark waters on Women, Peace and Security (WPS). Norms, alliances, institutions, and resources–carefully formed over time–are currently under threat; either undermined by new geopolitical priorities, or under attack in an increasingly polarized world. Yet at a time when WPS has never been more - [Preventing Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence in Panama](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/preventing-technology-facilitated-gender-based-violence-in-panama/) - By: Grace Fyfe This policy memorandum highlights the increasing prevalence of Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) in Panamá, especially against women in politics. 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GBV is often exacerbated by the proliferation of small arms and light weapons - [“Framers of 1325” Series: Dr. Peter Wallensteen](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/framers-of-1325-series-dr-peter-wallensteen/) - On the Origins of Resolution 13251 A Unique Resolution UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (“the Resolution”), adopted in 2000, was a unique, path-breaking resolution that gave women an active role with real agency in peace processes. In retrospect, the 1990s was a period of great leaps forward for women’s rights globally, and it is important - [WIIS Book Talk: Leadership in War and Peace: Masculine and Feminine](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/wiis-book-talk-leadership-in-war-and-peace-masculine-and-feminine-with-author-wiis-senior-fellow-dr-joan-johnson-freese/) - WIIS Research Director Dr. Karin Johnston sits down with WIIS senior fellow Dr. Joan Johnson-Freese to discuss Joan's new book, Leadership in War and Peace: Masculine and Feminine. 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Drawing on personal insights, policy reports, and case studies from Afghanistan, Gaza, Iran, - [Video Tutorial: The WIIS Data Assessment Tool](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/video-tutorial-the-wiis-data-assessment-tool/) - [10th Annual Hemisphere Security Conference: Women, Peace, and Security Panel](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/10th-annual-hemisphere-security-conference-women-peace-and-security-panel/) - On May 13th, WIIS Research Director Dr. Karin Johnston and WIIS Fellows Duilia Mora Turner and Dr. Joan Johnson-Freese, alongside Dr. Gabriela Hoberman, spoke at the 10th annual Hemispheric Security Conference at Florida International University on women, peace, and security. Their insights on the whole-of-society approach to security and conflict showed the real-world impact of - [“Framers of 1325” Series: Jelena Grčić Polić](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/framers-of-1325-series-jelena-grcic-polic/) - Invited to ponder on the future of the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda, I revisited my UN Security Council (UNSC) remarks from 2000 and found in them an important reminder: it is–and remains–always about the context: “The principles of gender equality and mainstreaming gender perspectives in all dimensions of societal interaction lie at the - [Busting Myths About Women, Peace & Security](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/busting-myths-about-women-peace-security/) - By WIIS Senior Fellow Dr. Joan Johnson-Freese On April 29, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced via Instagram that the Defense Department (DOD) would “proudly” end the Women, Peace & Security (WPS) program, despite its legal authority. 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As the Executive Director of the UN Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), my journey with the formulation and implementation of UNSCR 1325 taught me some of my most critical and hardest lessons during my entire career at the UN. I learned that although the UN was founded on - ["Framers of 1325" Series: Cora Weiss](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/framers-of-1325-cora-weiss/) - History is important for knowing what to do in the future. I don’t know the future, but I can tell you what I know will matter for the future: movements matter, women and civil society matter, and equality and peace matter. Movements Matter Let me share two examples of why and how movements matter. One, - [The Ethical Failure: Gender Exploitation and Moral Accountability in UN Peacekeeping Operations](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/the-ethical-failure-gender-exploitation-and-moral-accountability-in-un-peacekeeping-operations/) - By Meherun Nesa Introduction In the complex world of United Nations (UN) peacekeeping, a troubling pattern has emerged that demands our immediate attention: the widespread and systemic perpetration of gender-based exploitation and abuse by peacekeeping personnel. The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) serves as a stark example - [Realizing NATO's Women, Peace and Security Commitment in Practice | By Katharine A.M. Wright & Diana Morais](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/realizing-natos-women-peace-and-security-commitment-in-practice-by-katharine-a-m-wright-diana-morais-2/) - NATO is committed to integrating Women, Peace, and Security(WPS) across all its tasks in the 2022 Strategic Concept and therevised NATO Policy on WPS endorsed by Heads of State at the2024 NATO Summit in Washington, D.C. The NATO StrategicConcept referenced the Women, Peace and Security (WPS)agenda for the first time in 2022. This was a - [Advancing Women’s Role in the Security Sector in Nigeria](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/advancing-womens-role-in-the-security-sector-in-nigeria/) - By Nkechika Ibe Ensuring women's full and equitable involvement in the security sector has been recognized as essential for fostering a security sector that is more responsive, efficient, and accountable. With the launch of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 and subsequent resolutions, which form the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda, there have - [Women In International Security and Our Secure Future Co-Host High-Level Breakfast for Women Leaders at the NATO Summit](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/women-in-international-security-and-our-secure-future-co-host-high-level-breakfast-for-women-leaders-at-the-nato-summit/) - On July 10, 2024, Women In International Security (WIIS) and Our Secure Future (OSF), co-hosted a private breakfast event discussing the Women, Peace and Security agenda in today’s security framework. The event, titled “Beyond Representation: Women’s Leadership,” examined women’s role in an evolving security environment. The rules-based international order has been challenged by conflicts around - [Gendered Implementation of the Global Fragility Act: A Case for Haiti](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/gendered-implementation-of-the-global-fragility-act-a-case-for-haiti/) - Marvin Dee Mathelier and Tahina Montoya The Global Fragility Act (GFA) and its subsequent Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability (SPCPS) constitute a fundamental shift in the way the U.S. government will act to address the root causes of violence in fragile states and stabilize conflict-affected areas. Given bipartisan support and congressionally mandated funding, - [Gendered Harm II: The Disproportionate Impact of Chemical and Biological Weapons on Women and Girls](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/gendered-harm-ii-the-disproportionate-impact-of-chemical-and-biological-weapons-on-women-and-girls/) - Women In International Security (WIIS) and the Embassy of Liechtenstein held 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 chemical and biological weapons to find new ways of acknowledging the gendered - [Enhancing Security: Women’s Participation in the Security Forces in Latin America and the Caribbean - 2020 Country Reports](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/enhancing-security-womens-participation-in-the-security-forces-in-latin-america-and-the-caribbean-2020-country-reports/) - Enhancing Security: Women’s Participation in the Security Forces in Latin America and the Caribbean 2020 Country Report - SOUTHCOM Argentina - Summary Report 2 Brazil - Summary Report 7 Chile - Summary Report 14 Colombia - Summary Report 19 Costa Rica – Summary Report 23 Dominican Republic - Summary Report 27 Ecuador - - [Enhancing Security: Women’s Participation In The Security Forces In Latin America And The Caribbean: Part II - 2023 Country Reports](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/enhancing-security-womens-participation-in-the-security-forces-in-latin-america-and-the-caribbean-part-ii-2/) - Antigua and Barbuda - Summary Report WPS National Action Plan (NAP) Status Antigua and Barbuda does not have an official WPS NAP. Overall Assessment Antigua and Barbuda have yet to adopt a NAP but have made concrete progress in addressing the security of women and girls through other avenues. The country is working toward gender - [Integrating Gender Perspectives in the U.S. Global Fragility Act: Innovation and Implementation](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/integrating-gender-perspectives-in-the-u-s-global-fragility-act-innovation-and-implementation/) - On March 8, 2024, Women In International Security (WIIS) and the Embassy of Liechtenstein held 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 country - [Deploying Feminism: The Role of Gender in NATO Military Operations](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/deploying-feminism-the-role-of-gender-in-nato-military-operations/) - A Book Discussion with Author Dr. Stéfanie von Hlatky - [Pop Culture, Terror Warfare & Sexual Violence: The Case of Sierra Leone](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/pop-culture-terror-warfare-sexual-violence-the-case-of-sierra-leone-2/) - [The Importance of Meaningful Participation of Female Peacekeepers](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/the-importance-of-meaningful-participation-of-female-peacekeepers/) - By Eric Rudberg Female participation in both conflict prevention and conflict resolution enhances security interests. Studies have found that a significant inclusion of women and civil society groups in a peace negotiation makes the resulting agreement 64% less likely to fail and 35% more likely to last at least fifteen years.[1] Evidence has repeatedly illustrated - [From Exception to Norm: Closing the Women, Peace, and Security Gap Through Joint Professional Military Education](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/from-exception-to-norm-closing-the-women-peace-and-security-gap-through-joint-professional-military-education/) - By Tahina Montoya and Joan Johnson-Freese With passage of the 2017 Women, Peace and Security Act, the United States became the first country to mandate implementation of the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) framework. In accordance with act requirements, Congress released a report in July 2022 evaluating the progress of the four US government agencies charged with - [Enhancing Security: Women’s Participation in the Security Forces in Latin America and the Caribbean: Part II](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/enhancing-security-womens-participation-in-the-security-forces-in-latin-america-and-the-caribbean-part-ii/) - Dr. Karin L. Johnston, Dr. Diorella Islas, Larissa Abaunza On October 31, 2000, the United Nations Security Council passed Resolution 1325 (UNSCR 1325),the first of ten Security Council resolutions that together comprise the Women, Peace, and Security(WPS) Agenda to advance gender equality and women’s representation and participation in all decision-making processes in peacebuilding and conflict - [Harnessing Innovative Tools of Accountability in Pursuit of International Justice](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/harnessing-innovative-tools-of-accountability-in-pursuit-of-international-justice/) - [Afghan Women’s Education Under the Taliban](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/afghan-womens-education-under-the-taliban-3/) - By Claire Pamerleau, University of Pittsburgh WIIS Chapter By Claire Pamerleau, University of Pittsburgh WIIS Chapter Human agency is slipping out of Afghan women’s hands and into the Taliban’s as the group tightens their grip on women’s social, political, and financial freedoms. This devastating reversal of progress has affected even the youngest generation of Afghan - [Afghan Women: Running Out of Options](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/afghan-women-running-out-of-options-3/) - By Claire Pamerleau, University of Pittsburgh WIIS Chapter The women of Afghanistan are living through oppression that most feared would only return in nightmares. Since the withdrawal of US troops and the Taliban’s takeover in August of 2021, Afghan women have been left with few options: flee your own country, or stay and have your - [Gender and Climate Disaster: A Worsening Situation for Pakistani Women](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/gender-and-climate-disaster-a-worsening-situation-for-pakistani-women-3/) - By Tristen Thakar, University of Pittsburgh WIIS Chapter Since mid-June, high levels of rain have unleashed catastrophic flash floods along the Kabul and Indus rivers, leaving over a third of Pakistan submerged in water. This has displaced over 7.6 million people throughout the country, including around 598,000 Afghans living in refugee camps.[1] Along with countless people - [NATO at Seventy: Letting Freedom Ring](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/nato-at-seventy-letting-freedom-ring/) - Written by Roxana Allen It took thirty years, two generations, fifteen prime ministers, and numerous elections to appoint the first woman Prime Minister in Romania. With the introduction of the Membership Action Plan twenty years ago, NATO requested that Romania implement a 25 percent quota for women in Parliament and public service. Consequently, there are many women in leadership - [Women in United Nations Peace Operations: Increasing the Leadership Opportunities](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/women-in-united-nations-peace-operations-increasing-the-leadership-opportunities-2/) - Authors: Camille Pampell Conaway and Jolynn Shoemaker Editors: Jolynn Shoemaker, Allison Adams-Alwine, and Jennifer Park EXECUTIVE SUMMARY United Nations (UN) peacekeeping is in high demand. With a 400 percent increase in the number of peacekeeping missions in the past two decades, the pressure to quickly launch, staff, and coordinate the military and civilian components of - [Progress Report On Women in Peace and Security Careers: U.S. Executive Branch](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/progress-report-on-women-in-peace-and-security-careers-u-s-executive-branch-2/) - In every segment of society — from family, to politics, to corporations, to the media — women are taking on visible and influential roles. Many industries and organizations are finally beginning to pay attention to women’s representation and realizing the great potential and need for female talent. Although advocates have argued for years that women - [Mostly sunny, partly cloudy: The transatlantic forecast for the next four years](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/mostly-sunny-partly-cloudy-the-transatlantic-forecast-for-the-next-four-years-2/) - [Public Diplomacy with Unfriendly States](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/public-diplomacy-with-unfriendly-states-2/) - By Linda Staheli When one thinks of diplomatic engagement with North Korea – officially the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) – what comes to mind are countless official and unofficial dialogues and negotiations regarding its nuclear capabilities peppered with various incentives, typically in the form of food, fertilizer, and energy assistance. At this particularly - [Gender, conflict, and peace-building: how conflict can catalyse positive change for women](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/gender-conflict-and-peace-building-how-conflict-can-catalyse-positive-change-for-women-2/) - Julie Arostegui Although modern-day armed conflict is horrific for women, recent conflict and postconflict periods have provided women with new platforms and opportunities to bring about change. The roles of women alter and expand during conflict as they participate in the struggles and take on more economic responsibilities and duties as heads of households. The - [Four Critical Elements of Successful Integration](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/four-critical-elements-of-successful-integration-2/) - [A Review of the Implementation Plans for the Elimination of the Direct Ground Combat Assignment Rule](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/a-review-of-the-implementation-plans-for-the-elimination-of-the-direct-ground-combat-assignment-rule-2/) - [Fifty-Four Durand Lines: The Importance of Persistent Security Assistance in Africa](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/fifty-four-durand-lines-the-importance-of-persistent-security-assistance-in-africa-2/) - [Women Peace & Security: Practical Guidance on Using Law to Empower Women in Post-Conflict Systems: Best Practices and Recommendations from the Great Lakes Region of Africa Uganda and Case Studies Uganda and Rwanda](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/women-peace-security-practical-guidance-on-using-law-to-empower-women-in-post-conflict-systems-best-practices-and-recommendations-from-the-great-lakes-region-of-africa-uganda-and-case-studies-ugan/) - [I Didn't Know They Were Letting Girls Go to Wehrkunde](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/i-didnt-know-they-were-letting-girls-go-to-wehrkunde-2/) - [Gender Mainstreaming Indicators for the Implementation of UNSCR 1325 and Its Related Resolutions](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/gender-mainstreaming-indicators-for-the-implementation-of-unscr-1325-and-its-related-resolutions-2/) - [Women, Gender, and Terrorism: Policies and Programming](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/women-gender-and-terrorism-policies-and-programming-2/) - [Women in Combat: Learning from Cultural Support Teams](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/policy-brief-women-in-combat-csts-2/) - [Women Leading Peace: A Close Examination of Women's Political Participation in Peace Processes in Northern Ireland, Guatemala, Kenya and the Philippines](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/women-leading-peace-a-close-examination-of-womens-political-participation-in-peace-processes-in-northern-ireland-guatemala-kenya-and-the-philippines-2/) - [The 1325 Scorecard Report](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/the-1325-scorecard-report-2/) - [The Piece Missing From Peace](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/the-piece-missing-from-peace-2/) - [Integration of Women into Ground Combat: Status Report](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/integration-of-women-into-ground-combat-status-report-2/) - [Conflict and Extremist-Related Sexual Violence: An International Security Threat](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/conflict-and-extremist-related-sexual-violence-an-international-security-threat-2/) - [Marine Corps Study Analysis](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/marine-corps-study-analysis-2/) - [All Military Jobs Should Be Open to Women, Including Those in the Marine Corps. 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The act mandates creation of a government wide strategy to increase participation of women in U.S. peacekeeping and security operations, - [Violence Against Women in Politics: A Barrier to Peace and Security](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/violence-against-women-in-politics-a-barrier-to-peace-and-security-2/) - By Gabrielle Bardall, Ph.D. and Emily Myers Although the American policy community views the Women, Peace, and Security Act and the International Violence against Women Act of 2017 as addressing all the myriad problems women face in conflict, these laws do not adequately deal with the particular and pervasive problem of violence against women in - [Women's Role in Achieving Sustainable Peace in Syria](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/womens-role-in-achieving-sustainable-peace-in-syria-2/) - By Ashley Bandura and Mercedes Blackwood Women continue to be sidelined in ongoing efforts to end the Syrian civil war, which so far has cost more than 400,000 lives and displaced as many as 13 million people.1 Yet they share fully in the suffering: Syrian women have been targeted for kidnapping, arbitrary arrests, and sexual - [Missing Figures: The Cybersecurity Gender Gap](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/missing-figures-the-cybersecurity-gender-gap-2/) - By Spencer Beall By 2020, the number of Internet-enabled devices, also referred to as the Internet of Things (IoT),is expected to exceed thirty billion.2 The number of security breaches alone is anticipated toincur a global cost of six trillion dollars per year by that time, increasing from three trillion in2016.3 While the cybersecurity industry will - [Gender Parity in Peace Operations: Opportunities for U.S. Engagement](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/gender-parity-in-peace-operations-opportunities-for-u-s-engagement-2/) - By Luisa Ryan and Shannon Zimmerman On November 14–15, 2017, the government of Canada hosted the UN Peacekeeping Defense Ministerial Conference.1 Over 500 delegates from 70 countries, the African Union, the United Nations, the European Union, and NATO met in Vancouver to discuss improvements to UN peacekeeping operations and secure new pledges from UN member - [Improving Gender Training in UN Peacekeeping Operations](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/improving-gender-training-in-un-peacekeeping-operations-2/) - By Velomahanina T. Razakamaharavo, Luisa Ryan, and Leah Sherwood United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 expressed a global commitment to the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda. Many policy statements and guidance on gender mainstreaming have followed in the 17 years since UNSCR 1325’s passage, yet peace operations on the ground appear little affected. - [Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Refugee Settings in Kenya and Uganda](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/sexual-and-gender-based-violence-in-refugee-settings-in-kenya-and-uganda-2/) - By Pearl Karuhanga Atuhaire and Grace Ndirangu The international community has taken a strong stance against conflict-related sexual violence, deeming it a war crime. However, international actors are paying scant attention to sexual- and gender-based violence (SGBV) in refugee settings. Urban refugee women and girls and those in refugee camps often grapple with SGBV in - [Ending Child Marriage is Integral to the Women Peace & Security Agenda](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/ending-child-marriage-is-integral-to-the-women-peace-security-agenda/) - By Rachel Clement, Neetu John, and Lyric Thompson Each year, an estimated 12 million girls are married before their 18th birthdays.1 Child or early marriage is defined as any formal or informal union that occurs when one or both parties are under 18 years of age. Forced marriage is a marriage or union at any - [Promoting Women's Political Participation: A Pathway to Peace](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/promoting-womens-political-participation-a-pathway-to-peace-2/) - By Tanya Henderson, Amanda Domingues, and Ursala Knudsen-Latta “It is the sense of Congress that— the meaningful participation of women in conflict prevention and conflict resolution processes helps to promote more inclusive and democratic societies and is critical to the longterm stability of countries and regions; the political participation, and leadership of women in fragile - [The WIIS Gender Scorecard: Washington, DC Think Tanks- 2018](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/the-wiis-gender-scorecard-washington-dc-think-tanks-2018-2/) - By Chantal de Jonge Oudraat and Soraya Kamali-Nafar For over 30 years, Women In International Security (WIIS) has worked to advance the role of women in national and international security. While much progress has been made, the number of women occupying prominent positions in foreign and defense policy remains limited. As a result, the role - [Recognizing the Violent Extremist Ideology of 'Incels'](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/recognizing-the-violent-extremist-ideology-of-incels-2/) - By Shannon Zimmerman, Luisa Ryan and David Duriesmith In April 2018 Alek Minassian drove a van into a crowd of people in Toronto, killing ten people. A few minutes before, he had posted on Facebook, “The Incel rebellion has already begun! We will overthrow all Chads and Stacys! All hail the supreme gentleman Elliot Rodger.” - [The Value of a Feminist Foreign Policy](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/the-value-of-a-feminist-foreign-policy-2/) - By Shannon Zimmerman The majority of countries have gender-blind foreign policies. While this may seem like a good thing, such policies fail to acknowledge and address existing gendered discrimination, inequalities, and violence. They also fail to take active steps to include women and other marginalized groups. Feminist foreign policy, in contrast, is designed to take - [Sexual Violence, Exploitation, and Abuse: Improving Prevention Across Conflicts and Crises](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/sexual-violence-exploitation-and-abuse-improving-prevention-across-conflicts-and-crises-2/) - By Alicia Luedke, Chloe Lewis, and Marisella Rodriguez Summary • Recent attention to sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) on the part of military, police, and civilian personnel associated with UN peacekeeping operations and to conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) by state and nonstate armed groups reveals policy silos that obscure similarities between the two and result - [Stronger Together: NATO's Evolving Approach toward China](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/stronger-together-natos-evolving-approach-toward-china-2/) - By Naďa Kovalčíková and Gabrielle Tarini The rise of China poses a strategic challenge for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The Alliance needs a comprehensive political, economic, and security strategy to deal with China’s growing global power. The more assertive a role China plays in world affairs, the more it could undercut NATO’s cohesion - [Artificial Intelligence Is Already Transforming the Alliance: It's Time for NATO and the EU to Catch Up](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/artificial-intelligence-is-already-transforming-the-alliance-its-time-for-nato-and-the-eu-to-catch-up-2/) - By Kulani Abendroth-Dias and Carolin Kiefer If World War III will be over in seconds, as one side takes control of the other's systems, we'd better have Data, the food of all algorithms, lie at the core of cohesive EU and NATO AI strategies. Such strategies must encompass the regulation of data in high- and - [NATO and 5G: Managing "High Risk" Vendors and Other Outsourced Infrastructure](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/nato-and-5g-managing-high-risk-vendors-and-other-outsourced-infrastructure-2/) - By Clodagh Quain and Isabelle Roccia Fifth-generation telecommunications (5G) technology promises to dramatically increase the interconnectedness and efficiency of commercial and civilian communication infrastructures. 5G will also enable other advances. On the civilian side, it will improve existing applications and give rise to others, from telemedicine to connected cars. It also presents an opportunity to - [1325 And Beyond: Winning Essays](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/1325-and-beyond-winning-essays-2/) - In February 2020, Women In International Security (WIIS) and the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung Washington, DC launched an international essay competition 1325AndBeyond to mark the 20th anniversary of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 (UNSCR 1325) and stimulate new thinking about the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda. UNSCR 1325 called on all UN member-states and the - [The WIIS Gender Scorecard: Think Tanks and Journals Spotlight on the Nuclear Security Community](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/the-wiis-gender-scorecard-think-tanks-and-journals-spotlight-on-the-nuclear-security-community-2/) - By Chantal de Jonge Oudraat, Kayla McGill and Zi Xue UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000) on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) called for greater participation of women in peace and security decision-making processes and underscored the importance of incorporating a gender perspective when addressing international peace and security challenges. In November 2017, the US - [The Gendered Impact of COVID-19 among Ugandan and Kenyan Refugees](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/the-gendered-impact-of-covid-19-among-ugandan-and-kenyan-refugees-2/) - By Grace Ndirangu and Pearl Karuhanga Atuhaire On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, which is the highest-level classification the organization can give when a virus causes sustained community-level outbreaks across countries and regions.1 The declaration set in motion national preparedness plans, including efforts to identify cases as - [The Gendered Dynamics of Gun Violence in Chicago](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/the-gendered-dynamics-of-gun-violence-in-chicago-2/) - By Katelyn Jones and Julia Whiting In October 2020, Chicago was headed toward an increase of at least 51 percent in the murder rate and a 52 percent increase in shootings by the end of the year, compared to 2019.1 The city’s advocates and social service providers projected that COVID-19 will also increase domestic violence, - [Galamsey in Ghana: Mitigating its Negative Effects](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/galamsey-in-ghana-mitigating-its-negative-effects-2/) - By Felicia Dede Addy and Shikshya Adhikari Ghana is one of the biggest producers of gold in Africa and the world.1 Gold contributes significantly to Ghana’s economy, and small-scale mining—an important means of income for many low-income Ghanaian households—produces about 30 percent of Ghana’s total gold output.2 Under Ghanaian law, small-scale gold mining is reserved - [Women, Gender, and Terrorism: Understanding Cultural and Organizational Differences](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/women-gender-and-terrorism-understanding-cultural-and-organizational-differences-2/) - By Jeannette Gaudry Haynie and Chantal de Jonge Oudraat As the idea that women can and should play pivotal roles in preventing and countering violent extremism (P/CVE) gains greater traction, decision makers and scholars must keep striving toward a more nuanced understanding of the historical, cultural, and gendered contexts that enable extremist movements and organizations - [A Gender Framework for Arms Control and Disarmament](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/a-gender-framework-for-arms-control-and-disarmament-2/) - By Chantal de Jonge Oudraat and Jana Wattenberg In recent years, gender has come up in arms control and disarmament deliberations. Ireland, for example, submitted working papers on gender to preparatory committee meetings of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation- Treaty (NPT) Review Conferences.1 The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) emphasizes that nuclear weapons use - [Mexico’s First Women Peace and Security National Action Plan: An Assessment](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/mexicos-first-women-peace-and-security-national-action-plan-an-assessment-2/) - By Daniela Philipson García and Ana Velasco Ugalde On January 11, 2021, the Mexican government presented its first National Action Plan (NAP) on Women, Peace and Security (WPS).1 The NAP is part of Mexico’s feminist foreign policy, launched in January 2020, and it is a joint effort of the Secretariat of Foreign Affairs, the Secretariat - [An Overlooked Threat to Democracy? 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In 2019, the EU witnessed the election of its - [A Gendered Global Fragility Act: Seizing an Opportunity for Change](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/a-gendered-global-fragility-act-seizing-an-opportunity-for-change-2/) - Jessica Margolis and Tahina Montoya Introduction Over the past several decades, the United States (U.S.) has worked to develop conflict mitigation and prevention strategies in response to growing crises and poor governance in conflict-affected states. These stabilization missions have given significant attention and resources to women’s rights and gender programs, but U.S. gender policy has - [Gender, Climate Change, and Security: Missing Links](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/gender-climate-change-and-security-missing-links-3/) - By Chantal de Jonge Oudraat & Michael E. Brown This article originally appeared on New Security Beat. Gender issues, climate change, and security problems are interconnected in complex and powerful ways. Unfortunately, some of these connections have not received enough attention from scholars, policy analysts, and policymakers. This has serious, real-world implications for the promotion of gender equality, the mitigation - [Gender and Climate Security: Weaponizing Water Scarcity](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/gender-and-climate-security-weaponizing-water-scarcity-3/) - By Claire Harrison By Claire Harrison In late January 2022, following a series of Houthi rebel strikes on its territory, the United Arab Emirates targeted several civilian infrastructure sites in Yemen that included a water facility.[1] Nine days later, an investigation by The New York Times revealed that in March 2017, the United States targeted a dam in - [The Politics of Fear: Right Wing Anti-Gender and Anti-Vaccination Narratives](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/the-politics-of-fear-right-wing-anti-gender-and-anti-vaccination-narratives-3/) - By Ann-Kathrin Rothermel[1] Persistence of Anti-gender Narratives Towards the end of January 2022, a Canadian trucker movement, which calls itself “Freedom Convoy,” made headlines for its loud and partially violent reaction to cross-border vaccination mandates between the United States and Canada. The protests quickly devolved into a mix of anti-government and far-right activism, with common appearances of - [Reconciling Two Key Frameworks: Feminist Foreign Policy and Women, Peace & Security](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/reconciling-two-key-frameworks-feminist-foreign-policy-and-women-peace-security-2/) - Joan Johnson-Freese, Susan Markham INTRODUCTION There are currently two main frameworks regarding gender equality and women’s participation in international policy and conflict resolution: the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) framework, codified in the landmark United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 in 2000, and the feminist foreign policy framework (FFP) that became prominent in - [Multilateral Cyber Negotiations and Gender Mainstreaming: A Complicated Relationship](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/multilateral-cyber-negotiations-and-gender-mainstreaming-a-complicated-relationship/) - By Liliya Khasanova The protests in Iran in the name of Mahsa Amini are one of many examples of how the advancement of technology enables us to speak up, spread the word, and learn about human rights violations. 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How can technology be harnessed - [Gendered Harm: The Disproportionate Impact of Weapons on Women and Girls](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/gendered-harm-the-disproportionate-impact-of-weapons-on-women-and-girls/) - On May 17, 2023, Women In International Security (WIIS) and the Embassy of Liechtenstein hosted a virtual discussion on how arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament efforts must identify and address the harmful impact of weapons on women and girls. 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Tiki-torches, firearms, and fists overwhelmed the University of Virginia’s campus and the streets of downtown Charlottesville, Virginia, leaving an activist and two state police officers dead and dozens injured. - [Enhancing Security in Latin America and the Caribbean](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/enhancing-security-in-latin-america-and-the-caribbean-2/) - Chantal de Jonge Oudraat, Ellen Haring, Diorella Islas, Ana Laura Velasco Executive Summary The Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda, launched by UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (UNSCR 1325) adopted in October 2000, brought renewed attention to the importance of the integration of a gender perspective for the effectiveness of military and police operations. It - [Will More Women in Congress Mean More Bipartisanship?](https://wiisglobal.org/resource_library/will-more-women-in-congress-mean-more-bipartisanship/) - By Joan Johnson-Freese & Alexandra Nicole Islas The answer to this question is: not likely. 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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 - [WIISUp Wednesday August 26](https://wiisglobal.org/event/wiisup-wednesday-august-26/) - Join us for WIISUp Wednesday! Join WIIS staff and your fellow WIIS Members for WIISUp Wednesday on August 26 at 12:00 PM ET. The conversation will feature a Q&A and "Ask Me Anything" with WIIS President & CEO, Dr. Lauren Van Metre. Pre-register through the following link and our team will send you an invite: Register - [WIISUp Wednesday July 29](https://wiisglobal.org/event/wiisup-wednesday-july-29/) - Join us for WIISUp Wednesday! Join WIIS staff and your fellow WIIS Members for WIISUp Wednesday on July 29 at 12:00 PM ET. 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Come sip a variety of teas, - [WIISUp Wednesday July 30](https://wiisglobal.org/event/wiisup-wednesday-july-30/) - Join us for WIISUp Wednesday! Join WIIS staff, your fellow WIIS members, and peacebuilding expert Safiya Ibn Garba for WIISUp Wednesday on July 30th at 11:00 AM ET. Pre-register through the following link and our team will send you an invite: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/MvX5fR_hTcOFV24hMlNFMA This event is for WIIS Global members only. (Active WIIS membership is needed for - [WIISUp Wednesday June 25](https://wiisglobal.org/event/wiisup-wednesday-june-25/) - Join us for WIISUp Wednesday! Join WIIS staff and your fellow WIIS members for WIISUp Wednesday on June 25 at 12:00 PM ET. Pre-register through the following link and our team will send you an invite: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/9eXgwhXyQue_oI1jgZm5hA This event is for WIIS Global members only. (Active WIIS membership is needed for registration approval.) 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Not yet a WIIS - [WIISUp Weds March 26](https://wiisglobal.org/event/wiisup-weds-march-26/) - Join us for WIISUp Wednesday! Join WIIS staff and your fellow WIIS members for WIISUp Wednesday on March 26 at 12:00 PM ET. - Pre-register through the following link our team will send you an invite: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/2yEHnbrNT1GX75ubl9VuaA This event is for members only. Not yet a WIIS Member? Join today. - ["Walk the Line" Director Discussion](https://wiisglobal.org/event/walk-the-line-director-discussion-with-vivian-lee/) - Walk the Line Director Discussion On February 13th, 2025, Women In International Security (WIIS) held an exclusive discussion on Zoom with Vivian Lee and Alicia Chen, directors of WHYNOT’s documentary film, “Walk the Line.” This powerful documentary follows the journey of over 37,000 Chinese nationals through the Darién Gap to the U.S. The conversation focused - [WIISUp Weds Feb 26](https://wiisglobal.org/event/wiisup-weds-feb-26-2025/) - Join us for WIISUp Weds on Weds Feb 26 at 12pm ET. Pre-register through the following link our team will send you an invite: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QbWNwn8fQjeVOnLbARBdgQ This event is for members only. Not yet a WIIS Member? Join today. - [Book Talk: Governing the Feminist Peace](https://wiisglobal.org/event/book-talk-governing-the-feminist-peace/) - On October 28th, WIIS dove into the implementation, challenges, and ongoing debates of the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Agenda with authors Paul Kirby and Laura J. Shepherd. Learn more about the future of gender in peace and security and view the recording here: https://youtu.be/3K6Bebl-9n8?feature=shared - [WIISUp Weds Jan 29](https://wiisglobal.org/event/wiisup-weds-jan-29/) - Join us for WIISUp Weds on Weds January 29 at 12pm ET. Pre-register through the following link our team will send you an invite: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvcu2orj8tG9HugRvxNBpwFd1tfQRNveOa This event is for members only. Not yet a WIIS Member? Join today. - [WIISUp Weds November 27](https://wiisglobal.org/event/wiisup-weds-november-27-public-announcement/) - WIISUp Wednesday - About the Event: Join us on November 27, 2024, at 12 p.m. EST for an informal virtual discussion on women's contributions to international security and a networking hour with fellow WIIS Global members and staff. -sdd Registration: This is a members-only event. Preregistration is required through the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvcu2vrzwqGdHgpB4txqFOrUfReoBttHyh - Please - [Member Portal: WIISUp Weds November 27](https://wiisglobal.org/event/wiisup-weds-november-27-member-pre-registration/) - WIISUp Wednesday - About the Event: Join us on November 27, 2024, at 12 p.m. EST for a virtual discussion and networking hour with fellow WIIS Global members and staff. - Registration: This is a members-only event. Preregistration is required through the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvcu2vrzwqGdHgpB4txqFOrUfReoBttHyh - Please note: Zoom registrations will only be approved for - [Member Portal: Resume Workshop November 19](https://wiisglobal.org/event/resume-workshop-november-20-12pm-et-member-pre-registration/) - Revamp Your Resume - About the Event: Join WIIS on November 19th at 12:15 pm EST for a member-only resume workshop. Learn resume tips from Meg Wurm, Assistant Director, Career Development in Graduate Student Services at the Elliott School of International Affairs. - Registration: Pre-register through the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtde2uqj8tGNZ0PQfrrnlLJA4NCKEG6TRM – Please note: Zoom registrations will - [Resume Workshop November 19](https://wiisglobal.org/event/resume-workshop-november-20-12pm-et/) - Revamp Your Resume - About the Event: Join WIIS on November 19th at 12:15 pm EST for a member-only resume workshop. Learn resume tips from Meg Wurm, Assistant Director, Career Development in Graduate Student Services at the Elliott School of International Affairs. - Registration: Pre-register through the Member Portal member-only events, or through the following - [WIISUp Weds October 30 | Member Pre-registration](https://wiisglobal.org/event/wiisup-weds-october-30-member-pre-registration/) - Join us on October 30, 2024, at 12 p.m. ET for a virtual discussion and networking hour with fellow WIIS Global members and staff. This is a members-only event. Preregistration is required through the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYscOurqz4tHtL8j-68zTVULYa6inWUP_BQ. Please RSVP at least one hour before the event to allow time for registration review and approval. - [The WPS Agenda: Shaping the Next 25 Years](https://wiisglobal.org/event/shaping-the-future-of-the-wps-agenda/) - Women 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 - [WIISUp Weds October 30 | Public Announcement](https://wiisglobal.org/event/wiisup-weds-october-30-annoucement/) - Join us on October 30, 2024, at 12 p.m. ET for a virtual discussion and networking hour with fellow WIIS Global members and staff. This is a members-only event. Preregistration is required through the Membership Portal. Please RSVP at least one hour before the event to allow time for registration review and approval. Not yet - [WIISUp Weds - September 25](https://wiisglobal.org/event/wiisup-weds-september-25/) - Join 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! - [WIISUp Weds - 12pm ET Session](https://wiisglobal.org/event/wiisup-weds-12pm-et-session/) - Join us for our afternoon session of WIISUp Wednesday at 12pm ET on September 25. Please pre-register through the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYscOCqqjwvG9QpNcBTFn_-9VZnvh-nvZiZ - [WIISUp Wednesday - September 25, 6-7pm ET](https://wiisglobal.org/event/wiisup-wednesday-september-25/) - Join us for a members only virtual social hour. Pre-registration required: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kdeqrrjorGdRdTiL6l8-xK7Ix2cFhBQik - [WIIS Membership Info Session](https://wiisglobal.org/event/wiis-membership-info-session/) - [WIIS Membership Info Session September 9 | 11am](https://wiisglobal.org/event/wiis-membership-info-session-september-9-11am/) - Join us Monday September 9 11am-12pm to learn more about WIIS Memberships and Benefits. Pre-Registration Required. - [Membership Info Session - September 9, 2024 - 11am ET](https://wiisglobal.org/event/member-info-session/) - Join us Monday September 9 11am-12pm to learn more about WIIS Memberships and Benefits. Pre-Registration Required. Click links below for more information. - [Beyond Representation: Celebrating Women’s Leadership](https://wiisglobal.org/event/beyond-representation-celebrating-womens-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. - [“Military Medicine and the Hidden Costs of War”](https://wiisglobal.org/event/military-medicine-and-the-hidden-costs-of-war/) - Overview 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. - [Gendered Harm II: The Gendered Impact of Biological and Chemical Weapons](https://wiisglobal.org/event/gendered-harm-ii-the-gendered-impact-of-biological-and-chemical-weapons/) - Join 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 - [Cross Border Services and Advocacy: Empowering Change through Sustainable Infrastructure](https://wiisglobal.org/event/cross-border-services-and-advocacy-empowering-change-through-sustainable-infrastructure/) - [Financing Peace for Gender Equality: Advancing the Financing of the 1325 Agenda](https://wiisglobal.org/event/financing-peace-for-gender-equality-advancing-the-financing-of-the-1325-agenda/) - Join 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 - [Integrating Gender Perspectives in the U.S. Global Fragility Act: Innovation and Implementation](https://wiisglobal.org/event/integrating-gender-perspectives-in-the-u-s-global-fragility-act-innovation-and-implementation/) - Join 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 - [Deploying Feminism: The Role of Gender in NATO Military Operations](https://wiisglobal.org/event/deploying-feminism-the-role-of-gender-in-nato-military-operations/) - Join 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) - [Pop Culture, Terror Warfare & Sexual Violence: The Case of Sierra Leone](https://wiisglobal.org/event/pop-culture-terror-warfare-sexual-violence-the-case-of-sierra-leone/) - Join 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 - [High Reliability Amidst Perpetual Disruption](https://wiisglobal.org/event/high-reliability-amidst-perpetual-disruption/) - Speaker: 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 - [Harnessing Innovative Tools of Accountability in Pursuit of International Justice](https://wiisglobal.org/event/harnessing-innovative-tools-of-accountability-in-pursuit-of-international-justice/) - The 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 - [Human Power in the Face of A.I.](https://wiisglobal.org/event/human-power-in-the-face-of-a-i/) - Feeling 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: - [Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence: Its Rise and Our Responses](https://wiisglobal.org/event/technology-facilitated-gender-based-violence-its-rise-and-our-responses/) - Join 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](https://wiisglobal.org/event/banishing-burnout-strategies-for-self-care-success/) - With 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 - [Gendered Harm: The Disproportionate Impact of Weapons on Women and Girls](https://wiisglobal.org/event/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?](https://wiisglobal.org/event/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 - [PEACECON 2023](https://wiisglobal.org/event/peacecon-2023/) - On May 3-5, 2023, the Alliance for Peacebuilding will hold its 11th annual conference, PeaceCon 2023: Beyond Fragile Ground: New Peacebuilding Architectures for Today and the Future, in hybrid format. WIIS members receive discounted registration rates. For more information, visit our discounts and offers page. The peacebuilding field has grown significantly in the last two - [Celebrating the Life & Legacy of WIIS' Founder, Dr. Catherine Kelleher](https://wiisglobal.org/event/celebrating-the-life-legacy-of-wiis-founder-dr-catherine-kelleher/) - Women 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. 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