The GSS Lab has joined the Global Alliance for Peace Operations! Tomorrow, April 29th our 3rd policy brief on Women’s Meaningful Participation in Future Peacekeeping Models will be presented at their inaugural online workshop. Learn more @ peaceoperations.net

It's been a minute since our last 🌟#StaffSpotlight🌟, but there's no better way to kick things off again than by highlighting Zinab Attai! Read all about her ⤵️

Thank you to United Nations Peacekeepers and all contributors to peace operations for their dedication and sacrifice. We are grateful to work towards the meaningful inclusion of #WomeninPeacekeeping to enhance the security of vulnerable populations around the 🌎. UN Peacekeeping

Evidence-based change starts here! With new ElsieFund support, 🇫🇯 Republic of Fiji Military Forces & 🇫🇯 Fiji Police Media will identify barriers to women’s participation in UN Peacekeeping. Removing barriers = more inclusive & effective institutions that promotes peace🕊️ DCAF HQ Gender and the Security Sector Lab

We are so proud of our GSS Lab team (DeAnne Roark, Sky Kunkel (they/them), Zinab Attai) for their great work on #MOWIP training in Fiji! Their dedication set these reports and future projects up for immense success. Thanks to Ethos CRS, ElsieFund, the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, and Fiji Police Media

2024 was another successful year for the #EIF and #InclusivePeacekeeping! Since 2019 the Fund has worked with 22 security institutions, 2 UN Peacekeeping Missions, across 14 countries. The #EIF Annual Report 2024 out now!👇 🔗elsiefund.org/eif-annual-rep… Gender and the Security Sector Lab DCAF HQ

A Roadmap from the Global South to Tackle Sexual Harassment, Abuse and Exploitation in UN Missions resdal.org/News-Global-So… #peacekeeping

#June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month! Our second #policybrief found male peacekeepers face more post-deployment mental health issues than women. Our recommendation? Mental health programs before, during, and after deployment. Learn more ⤵️ sabrinamkarim.com/policy

It's time for another 🌟#StaffSpotlight🌟 Kathleen B. Fallon is another one of our incredible Graduate Research Fellows. We are so lucky to have her on our team! Learn about her work ⬇️

🚨 Big news! 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone’s Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces + UN Women Sierra Leone have secured #ElsieFund support to boost women’s participation in UN Peacekeeping ops!🕊️ A major step toward gender equality in peace operations. #WomenPeaceSecurity #1325at25 SierraLeone@UN UN Women Africa

Uniformed women in 🇸🇱 Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces face barriers to peacekeeping deployment like: 🚧limited training 🚧few leadership roles 🚧 gaps in support structures. The new #ElsieFund project alongside UN Women Sierra Leone will change that.🚀 More women, stronger missions. #InclusivePeacekeeping

🔔 Reminder 🔔 Wednesday is IPI's webinar on SEAH in UN Peace Operations! GSS Lab Postdoc Dr. DeAnne Roark (DeAnne Roark) will be presenting our 4th #policybrief "Training on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse for Uniformed Peacekeepers: Effectiveness and Limitations." See ⬇️

Couldn't make it to the live webinar? Watch anytime on IPI's website by clicking the link below. ipinst.org/2025/07/sexual… Congratulations again Dr. DeAnne Roark (DeAnne Roark)!