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Stay connected with the Gender Equality Initiative in International Affairs, the Elliott School's resource for curriculum, scholarly research, and engagement in the policy and practice of promoting and achieving gender equality globally.
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In This Edition | February 10, 2020
- 100 Years of Women's Rights Activism
- Women, Peace and Security 2020 Conference
- Raise Your Voice for Gender Equality Photography Project
- ESIA Essay Competition
- GEIA at CSW
- GEIA Update
- Career and Internship Opportunities
- Other Updates and Upcoming Events
- Global Women's Institute
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100 YEARS OF WOMEN'S RIGHTS ACTIVISM
Showcasing pioneering women leaders and male allies
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The year 2020 marks the anniversaries of several pathbreaking policies, laws and events for women's rights.
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Mary Church Terrell was born in 1863 in Memphis, Tennessee. She was the daughter of former slaves, and her family’s dedication to self-betterment and education inspired Terrell to pursue higher education. She earned a Master’s degree from Oberlin College and worked as a teacher in Washington DC. After hearing of a friend being lynched in Memphis, Terrell joined anti-lynching campaigns and worked to advance equal opportunities for black people. In 1896, she founded the National Association of Colored Women (NACW) and served as president for five years. Terrell was also a founding member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and co-founder of the College Alumnae Club (later called the National Association of University Women).
In addition to campaigning and sharing her voice through speaking and writing, Terrell championed women’s suffrage as
critical to raising the status of black women.
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We are organizing a team of enthusiastic and creative student volunteers to assist with photoshoots as part of the Women, Peace and Security 2020 Conference on March 5. GW students will write messages of support on their skin about what gender equality means to them, and then be invited to have a photo taken to share their message.
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Visiting Shapiro Professor Essay Competition
Women, Peace, and Security: Adding Your Voice to National Strategy
Deadline: February 21, 2020
On October 6, 2017, the U.S. Women, Peace and Security Act of 2017 was signed into law by President Trump. The Act requires training for appropriate government personnel on women, peace, and security issues, encourages talks with stakeholders regarding women’s participation in peace processes, and mandates the President to submit a National Strategy on Women, Peace and Security to Congress. In June 2019, the U.S. released The National Strategy on Women Peace and Security, with the Trump administration calling it the first of its kind.
Though the National Strategy is a major step for the United States, the implementation plans are pending. The strategy leaves room for subsequent decisions such as: Should a single government agency have jurisdiction of planning? Should implementation be a joint-agency effort? What steps should organizations and agencies take to make the strategy an actionable document? What should the government do to implement the U.S. National Strategy to Women Peace and Security? Your thoughts could help the government move from ideas to concrete practice.
Following on from Shapiro Professor Admiral Howard's lecture on WPS last October, she has created the essay competition as a way of drawing attention to the new US national strategy and forthcoming implementation plans. This is open to all George Washington University students. Only one entry per student is allowed, and double entries will be disqualified.
The winning student will be the recipient of a $500 prize and the opportunity to present their essay at the George Washington University Women Peace and Security Conference to be held on March 5, 2020!
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GEIA Director Dr. Shirley Graham to Speak as Panelist at CSW
March 9 at 12:30pm:
Pathways to Global Flourishing: Impactful Practices in Developing Women's Leadership and Resilience
March 12 at 10:30am:
Sexualized Disinformation: Social Media, Gender Equality and Women's Leadership
GEIA is organizing a student group to attend CSW for one or two days and a dinner in New York for students to celebrate International Women's Day. Please see future bulletins for additional details. If you're a student and interested in attending CSW with GEIA, please feel free to contact our team at the link below.
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GEIA Staff Update
Katie Chambers has joined GEIA as the new Program Assistant. She is pursuing a Master of Arts in International Affairs at the Elliott School with a concentration in Global Gender Policy. Prior to joining GEIA, Katie volunteered as an advocate for victims of sexual violence in Bahrain and in California and worked as a graphic designer. Katie is thrilled to be a part of the GEIA team and is looking forward to engaging with students, faculty, and policymakers on issues of gender equality.
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CAREER AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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OTHER UPDATES AND UPCOMING EVENTS
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On February 10, Dr. Shirley Graham will meet with a delegation of women from Colombia as part of the Department of State International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) on the topic of Women, Peace and Security. The delegates work in the Colombian government and civil society and are traveling to the United States to examine how women can be more effective in promoting security, including through holistic efforts that include economic empowerment of women at a grassroots level to be agents of peace. The project will also address the important role of women in the prevention and resolution of conflict, and protect women and girls from gender‑based violence.
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How Women Saved Rwanda
On January 29th, GEIA co-hosted 'How Women Saved Rwanda' along with the Institute for African Studies and the LEAP Initiative. The event was led by Inclusive Securities. Five Rwandan women discussed their experiences of genocide and their paths to resiliency and empowerment following violence.
Learn more about women's roles following the genocide in Rwanda here.
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2020 Elliott School's HBCU Foreign Policy Conference Reception
On Friday, February 14, 2020, the State Department is hosting students, faculty, and administrators of Historically and Predominately Black Colleges and Universities to the U.S Department of State for the 11th Annual HBCU Foreign Policy Conference. The agenda will feature senior State Department officials, foreign policy discussions, as well as information on foreign affairs careers and study abroad scholarships.
The Elliott School of International Affairs is excited to host a reception following the conference! We hope you'll join us at 1957 E Street NW in the City View Room from 3-5:30pm.
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Freeman Foundation Grant
In 2019, a record number of Elliott School women were honored as recipients of Freeman Foundation awards and traveled over the summer to Asia for much-coveted internships with nonprofits, think thanks, and businesses. Additionally, there was increased project focus on gender equality and women's rights.
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Join the Women Deliver Young Leaders Class of 2020
The Women Deliver Young Leaders Program connects passionate young advocates with the platforms, the people, and the resources to amplify their influence to advance gender equality. To date, the program has supported 700 young advocates from 138 countries who are on the front lines of advancing gender equality and the health and rights of girls and women. This year, Women Deliver will select 300 young advocates who are taking a stand for gender equality and drive positive change in their communities, countries, and around the world. We are accepting applications from 3 February to 13 March 2020 and welcome applicants between the ages of 15-28 from diverse backgrounds and all levels of experience.
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A recent evaluation by Promundo of an evidence-based parenting program in Lebanon reveals reductions in corporal punishment, men’s increased involvement at home, and improvements in couple communication.
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