WIISUp Weds November 27

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WIISUp Wednesday

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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.

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Registration:

This is a members-only event. Preregistration is required through the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvcu2vrzwqGdHgpB4txqFOrUfReoBttHyh 

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Please note: Zoom registrations will only be approved for active WIIS members. Please RSVP at least one hour before the event to allow time for registration review and approval.

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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.

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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 an in-person event at the WIIS Global office in DC. This event inaugurates a series of events and discussions about the future challenges and opportunities of the WPS agenda as it marks its 25th anniversary in October 2025.
  • Limited seating is available. RSVP no later than October 8: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-wps-agenda-shaping-the-next-25-years-tickets-1028333231377 

Please join Women In International Security (WIIS) and the Embassy of Liechtenstein for an in-person discussion to inaugurate the WIIS WPS 25th anniversary project. Ambassador Bonnie Jenkins, Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security, will be the keynote speaker. This event will take place on Wednesday, October 9th, 2024, from 11:00-12:00 pm ET, at 1250 Connecticut Ave, NW, Washington, D.C., 7th floor. Please use this link to register to attend by October 8th at 5 pm ET. This event will also be live-streamed on YouTube. 

Resolution 1325 was a landmark resolution and catalyst for the advancement of gender equality and the promotion of women’s rights in the peace and security field. The event proceedings will address why the passage of 1325 was such a critical milestone, an evaluation of where we stand today at 25 (progress vs. challenges), and where our future efforts should be focused as the WPS agenda moves forward into the next 25 years. 

Opening Remarks

Ariela Blätter, President and CEO, Women In International Security

Introductory Remarks

H.E. Ambassador Georg Sparber, Ambassador of Liechtenstein to the U.S.

Keynote Speaker

Ambassador Bonnie Jenkins, Ph.D.

U.S. Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security

Panelists

Dr. Carolyn Washington, Member, Board of Directors, Women of Color Advancing Peace and Security, and Conflict Transformation (WCAPS)

Dr. Shirley Graham, Director, Gender Equality Initiative in International Affairs, George Washington University, Elliott School of International Affairs

Dr. Marisa Ensor, Senior Climate Research Fellow, Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace, and Security, Georgetown University 

Moderator

Ariela Blätter, President and CEO, Women In International Security

The event will also be live-streamed and available on our WIIS YouTube channel. 

Depending on the event, a hybrid option and/or recordings may be available. Please email [email protected] with questions.