Gender and the Security Sector Lab

Based @cornellgov & studying the role of gender in security forces globally. PI: @sabrinamkarim.

[Gender and the Security Sector Lab @GSSLab]

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[Gender and the Security Sector Lab @GSSLab]

Two NEW International Peace Institute (IPI) papers make clear that more tools are needed to ensure #genderequality is a genuine priority for @UNPeacekeeping missions.

When peacekeeping is more inclusive, it's more successful. Let's continue to make #WPS a reality!

READ more ⤵️

[Gender and the Security Sector Lab @GSSLab]

Today is #PKDay, where we thank the brave service members who serve the mission of creating a more peaceful world.

We hope to create an environment where peacekeeping can become more effective, inclusive, and worthy of their sacrifice.

@UNPeacekeeping #InvestInPeace #WPS

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Le Prix Défense de l’égalité des genres de l’@ONU_fr reconnaît 6 Casques bleus d’exception qui font progresser l’agenda #FemmesPaixSécurité au sein des opérations de paix.

Des lauréats de @UNIFIL_, @unmissmedia, @UNISFA_1 & @MONUSCO ont été sélectionnés.

#InvestInPeace #PKDay

[Gender and the Security Sector Lab @GSSLab]

We are excited to continue researching and discussing new tools as we look to the future of #genderequality in the security sector. Thanks to DCAF for facilitating these important conversations!

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[Gender and the Security Sector Lab @GSSLab]

Recently, PI Dr. Sabrina Karim (@sabrinamkarim) participated in a @DCAF_Geneva Experts Panel on how #AI can make security institutions more gender equitable places.

Here's what they found:

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🔵 AI can reinforce biases, or it can mitigate them. It's important that security institutions choose the latter.

🔵 Informed oversight is crucial for strengthened, sustainable AI use.

🔵 Bottom-up approaches guided by civil society must be in focus.

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[UN Women @UN_Women]

What does peace actually look like?

🔵 Women at the table.
🔵 Women taking up roles in leadership.
🔵 Women whose safety is non-negotiable.

This #LivingTogetherInPeace day, we’re reminded that peace is only as strong as the women who shape it. 🕊️

#ForAllWomenAndGirls

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@elegordon @ElsieFund @GAC_Corporate

[Gender and the Security Sector Lab @GSSLab]

Why do women make up just 10% of @UNPeacekeeping uniformed personnel?

NEW research from @GpsMonash offers one answer: #caregiving responsibilities.

Their multilingual findings, training resources, and more are linked ⤵️
https://t.co/cSoy5e0iwK

Congrats to all involved! 🎊

[Gender and the Security Sector Lab @GSSLab]

We are so excited by the progress of this project and to see comprehensive, empirically-driven research in action. Thank you to @ElsieFund , @UN_Women, @malawi_police, and @IPORMalawi for your support and hard work!

📸 by Dr. Taylor Vincent

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The GSS Lab sends greetings from Malawi! 🇲🇼

In preparation for upcoming #MOWIP data collection, GSS team members Dr. Taylor Vincent and Dr. Hatti Sellers are in-country training a talented group of enumerators to pilot our survey.

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📸 Photos courtesy of Annette Hornischer and the American Academy in Berlin!

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Highlights from Dr. Sabrina Karim’s (@sabrinamkarim) talk at the @AmericanAcademy in Berlin  🇩🇪

“Pockets of Restraint in Violent Security Forces” explores how restraint can emerge even in violent contexts.

Watch here ⬇️
https://t.co/5xx1MHECbB

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Launch of the Malawi MOWIP project 🇲🇼

Great to see the Elsie Initiative Fund support the Malawi Police Service’s first MOWIP assessment.

GSS Lab’s Dr. Hatti Sellers & Dr. Taylor Vincent are on the ground supporting training with IPOR (Institute for Public Opinion and Research).

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We’re delighted to announce Malawi 🇲🇼 is launching a new MOWIP assessment with #ElsieFund support.
@malawi_police and @unwomenmalawi will identify barriers and strengthen women’s participation in @UNPeacekeeping.💪

#InvestInPeace #WomenPeaceSecurity @GSS_Lab @unwomenafrica

[Gender and the Security Sector Lab @GSSLab]

Dr. Sky Kunkel (@skytheacademic), from the GSS Lab, led a data workshop in Fiji 🇫🇯 with ~25 participants from FPF & RFMF.

Focused on data basics, security & safe AI use, participants asked for longer training, showing strong demand for data capacity.

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New policy paper from the International Peace Institute 📄

Explores the role of military gender advisers in UN peacekeeping, and how better support can strengthen WPS implementation and mission effectiveness.

Read more ⬇️
https://t.co/AGl9OR1uDS

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Exciting impact from Zambia 🇿🇲

A new women’s accommodation & daycare facility, built in response to MOWIP findings, helps remove key barriers to women’s participation in peacekeeping.

A powerful example of research driving real change. 💪

Read more ⬇️
https://t.co/Vufb5TA3XO

[Gender and the Security Sector Lab @GSSLab]

New from Dr. Roya Izadi (@RoyaIzadi68 ) in Journal of Democracy 🎉

Her article, “The War with Iran Made the IRGC Stronger,” argues that the war has deepened the IRGC’s political power and militarized Iranian politics.

Read more ⬇️
https://t.co/9P6EVviqD6

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Excited to share that Dr. Sabrina Karim (@sabrinamkarim) will speak at the American Academy in Berlin on April 23 🎉

Her talk: “Pockets of Restraint in Violent Security Forces.”

Watch live ⬇️
https://t.co/rODlxkyjPA