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September 2025 Newsletter

Dear WIIS Friends & Colleagues,

As we approach the 25th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 this October, a landmark moment for the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda, WIIS is proud to convene its upcoming conference, The “1325@25” Anniversary Conference: Advancing the Future of the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda, in partnership with The Athena Initiative: Advancing Human Security in International Affairs at the George Washington University, the New Lines Institute, the Institute of World Affairs, and the Heinrich Böll Foundation.

This anniversary comes at a critical moment—democratic spaces are shrinking, new security threats are emerging, and civil society faces unprecedented challenges. Together, we’ll ask: How do we implement WPS in a world of new security threats, and adapt WPS implementation to new political and security contexts?

This conference is more than a commemoration. It’s a chance to look forward, ask tough questions, and reimagine how the WPS agenda can adapt and thrive. We look forward to learning, debating, and shaping the future of this agenda with you.

In solidarity,

Dr. Lauren Van Metre

President & CEO, Women In International Security (WIIS)

Upcoming Opportunities & Events

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OPPORTUNITY

New Professional Plus (+) Private Sector Membership | WIIS Global

Details: Introducing a new tier of WIIS membership: the WIIS Professional Plus (+) Private Sector Membership.

Join now with 15% off your first year of membership for a limited time!

Tailored to professionals working in corporations, consultancies, or for-profit institutions/companies, this tier of membership unlocks exclusive networking, targeted access to WIIS’ expert rosters, and opportunities for cross-sector collaboration on today’s most pressing security issues.

Don’t miss this special launch offer — join today at a discounted rate.

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EVENT

Digital Security Training Workshop | WISCOMP (WIIS India)

Date: September 3, 2025, 11 AM to 1 PM

Location: Conference Room 2, India International Centre (IIC), Delhi

Details: This training equips users and consumers to recognize digital threats, adopt strategies for prevention and protection, and strengthen digital hygiene and well-being. Participants will receive a certificate upon completion from Google, Asia Centre, WISCOMP, and IIC.

EVENT

Strengthening the Representation of Women in Diplomacy: Challenges and Policy Solutions | WIIS Canada

Date: September 11, 2025, 6 PM to 8 PM ET

Location: Army Officers’ Mess, Ottawa

Details: Join WIIS Canada, the Canadian Defence and Security Network, and the LSE Ideas Women in Diplomacy Project for a discussion on advancing women’s representation in diplomacy and security.

Registration: Email [[email protected]]

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EVENT

WIIS Book Talk: Gender, Race, and Power: Examining IR through an Intersectional Lens | WIIS Global

Date: September 16, 2025, 11 AM ET

Details: WIIS Global’s Dr. Karin Johnston will speak with Joyce Kaufman and Kristen Williams, co-authors of the newly released book, Gender, Race, and Power: Examining IR through an Intersectional Lens [[link removed]]. This virtual event is open to the public.

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EVENT (WIIS GLOBAL MEMBERS-ONLY)

WIISUp Wednesday | WIIS Global

Date: September 24, 2025, 11 AM ET

Details: Join WIIS Global for a members-only virtual networking hour. Stay tuned for information on our guest speaker.

Visit our events page to pre-register and learn more through the public announcement.

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EVENT

Protekt 2025 | WIIS.de (WIIS Germany)

Date: November 25-26, 2025

Location: Leipzig, Germany

Details: WIIS.de is excited to once again contribute to Protekt 2025, Germany’s leading conference on the protection of critical infrastructure. WIIS.de will bring fresh perspectives on security, resilience, and diversity through the WIIS.de Forum, where women’s expertise in international security will take center stage in dialogue with critical infrastructure professionals.

Alongside WIIS.de’s forum, the conference will feature a high-level round table on the current security situation and geopolitical challenges, as well as discussions on future-oriented topics such as AI-based flood forecasting, new regulatory frameworks, and innovative protection measures.

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PUBLICATION

NOW OPEN ACCESS: The Gender and Security Agenda | WIIS Global

Description: The Gender and Security Agenda, edited by long-time WIIS supporters and members Dr. Chantal de Jonge Oudraat and Dr. Michael E. Brown, is now OPEN ACCESS! This book examines the gender dimensions of a wide array of national and international security challenges, including armed conflict, the environment, and human rights.

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PUBLICATION

Latest Installment of the "Framers of 1325" Series | WIIS Global

Description: As part of its "1325@25" Initiative, WIIS is proud to share the latest installment of the "Framers of 1325" Series. Today, we highlight the essay of Dr. Louise Olsson, Research Director for PRIO's Global Norms, Politics, and Society Department and lead of the Gender Research Group. In her contribution, she makes the case for reinvigorating the WPS agenda through evidence-based research.

WIIS Global’s “Framers of 1325” series compiles essays from the individuals recognized as the “initiators, drafters, and strategists” of UNSCR 1325, highlighting their vision and recommendations for the future of the WPS agenda.

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PUBLICATION

“Preventing Technology-Facilitated GBV in Panama” By WIIS Member Grace Fyfe | WIIS Global

Description: What can states do to prevent the increasing prevalence of technology-facilitated gender-based violence? Grace Fyfe offers Panama as an example of how targeted policy, regional cooperation, and digital rights advocacy can create real change in her new article, "Preventing Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence in Panama."

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PUBLICATION

“Combating Gender-Based Violence through Arms Control” By WIIS Member Inaara Ali | WIIS Global

Description: Check out this new member article by Inaara Ali, focused on integrating gender-based violence considerations into arms control policies.

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MEDIA

New Podcast | WIIS Canada

Description: WIIS Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Defence and Security Network, is launching a new podcast: Bylines & Frontlines! Each episode dives into the intersections of gender, policy, peace, and security, featuring the voices of diverse experts and changemakers - from battlegrounds to boardrooms, and classrooms to communities.

You’ll soon be able to listen on all major streaming platforms through the CDSN Podcast Network, where WIIS Canada will bring you the stories behind the policies, the strategies behind the research, and the voices behind the headlines.

Follow WIIS Canada on LinkedIn to stay up to date.

MEDIA

Artistic Expressions on 1325 | WIIS Nigeria & WIIS Rwanda

Description: WIIS Nigeria and WIIS Rwanda are marking the 2025 International Day of Women and Girls of African Descent by inviting artistic expressions inspired by the powerful pillars of UNSCR 1325 – Women, Peace & Security.

Check out this powerful piece of spoken words from Tata Afahnyui.

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Check out this powerful piece of poetry from Asiibii Merry Heart titled “To-Get-Her.”

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MEDIA

“The Just Security Podcast,” Ukraine’s Resistance to Russia’s Invasion: The Other Mobilization | WIIS Global President & CEO, Dr. Lauren Van Metre

Description: Ukrainian women are leading the charge in civilian mobilization. WIIS President & CEO Dr. Lauren Van Metre joined "The Just Security Podcast" to discuss Ukrainian women’s vital role since Russia’s 2022 invasion and how we can continue to support their efforts.

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MEDIA

New Episode of the HerAndEU Podcast with Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Oleksandra Matviichuk | A podcast by WIIS Italy President, Loredana Teodorescu

Description: New episode of #HerAndEU! WIIS Italy President Loredana Teodorescu spoke with 2022 Nobel Peace Prize winner Oleksandra Matviichuk about Ukraine's recovery.

"We have no luxury to postpone it, we don't know if we're at the war's end, middle, or beginning."

Listen to learn more about Ukraine’s recovery and the role of women in Ukraine’s fight for freedom and democracy-and why it must shape all future decisions.

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PUBLICATION

The Odd Couple: Women Peacebuilders and Security Actors Bridging Positions, Building Trust | International Civil Society Action Network (ICAN)

Description: This report captures key discussions, initiatives, and actionable recommendations focused on three core areas of work between women peacebuilders and security sector actors: addressing the threat of violent extremism; reframing and reforming the security sector; and confronting election-related violence.

WIIS Philippines leader, Amina Rasul, contributed her expertise to this publication, alongside other inspiring women peacebuilders.

Recent Events

EVENT (WIIS GLOBAL MEMBERS-ONLY)

WIISUp Wednesday with Chris Bosley | WIIS Global

Date: August 27, 2025

Summary: WIIS Global was thrilled to welcome Chris Bosley, a peacebuilder and political violence prevention expert with over 15 years of experience, including at the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) and the Defense Intelligence Agency, to our monthly WIISUp Wednesday networking event on August 27th.

Chris spoke about the RISE Action Guide [[link removed]], a publication co-authored by Chris, which provides a trauma-informed framework used by USAID, UN agencies, national governments, and civil society partners to create pathways out of extremist violence and support recovery in affected communities.

EVENT

Securi-tea Networking Event | WIIS Global

Date: August 14, 2025

Summary: WIIS Global was delighted to host our in-person Securi-tea networking event at our Washington, D.C. office.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made it a success!

EVENT

Summer Social Event | WIIS Canada

Date: August 1, 2025

Summary: WIIS Canada was delighted to co-host a Summer Social Event with the University of Alberta’s Women in Political Science!

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