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📢 Join us today, Thursday April 25th at 5:30pm for Identity & Impact: Experiences of Women of Color in Gender Advisor Roles Register here: https://lnkd.in/ggseDjYe Join the The Gender Equality Initiative in International Affairs, Student Consortium on Women, Peace and Security, Young Black Professionals in International Affairs, and GWU Leading Women of Tomorrow for a panel discussion on the experiences of women of color in gender advisor roles. The role of gender advisors is crucial as we strive for gender equity globally. However, this field often lacks the diverse perspectives of people of color. This panel discussion aims to highlight the importance of including their voices at the table, spotlighting their unique contributions, challenges, and experiences in this role as women of color. Date: Thursday, April 25, 2024 Time: 5:30 pm to 7 pm ET Location: 1957 E St. NW, Washington, D.C. (the Elliott School of International Affairs), Room B12 Co-sponsors: Women of Color Advancing Peace, Security and Conflict Transformation, Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program, The Global Women's Institute (GWI), Security Policy Studies Program, Latin American and Caribbean Studies Initiative, LATAM at GW, and the Elliott School of International Affairs South Asian Board Speakers include: Lida Noory: Chief of Staff in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Industrial Innovation Division Rosie Hidalgo: Director of the Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) Rahima Kandahari: Deputy Assistant Secretary for Science, Technology and Space Affairs in the Department of State’s Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Maleeka Glover: Executive Director of Women of Color Advancing Peace, Security and Conflict Transformation (WCAPS) For any questions, please reach out to [email protected] #WCAPS #WomenOfColor #WPS
