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WIIS Celebrates UNSCR 1325 at 20

To mark the anniversary of UNSCR 1325, WIIS and the WIIS Chapters and Affiliates will be hosting a variety of events discussing the WPS agenda and the role of gender in international peace and security.

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The WIIS Gender Scorecard: Think Tanks and Journals Spotlight on the Nuclear Security Community

The 2020 WIIS Gender Scorecard is out! It shows that despite some progress, the national and international security field remains a male-dominated field. Women remain underrepresented at the governing board and expert levels.

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Decoding Cyber Security and Technology: Adding Gender to the Algorithm

WIIS Global is launching a cyber, technology, and security project intended to break down the complexity and nuance of the cyber world into byte-sized pieces.

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The Gender and Security Agenda: Strategies for the 21st Century

Check out "The Gender and Security Agenda: Strategies for the 21st Century"! This book examines the gender dimensions of a wide array of security challenges. WIIS members can get 20% off their order using the code on the member homepage.

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1325 And Beyond: Announcing the Winners

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

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Meet Our Chapters and Affiliates

Chapters and Affiliates enhance WIIS's efforts to advance the leadership and professional development of women in the field of international security. Currently, WIIS has a network of 12 U.S. Chapters and 25 International Affiliates.