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The Gender and Security Sector Lab @gsslab.bsky.social · 5h

📷 WATCH: Dr. Sabrina Karim (@sabrinamkarim.bsky.social) was interviewed for Deutsche Welle (DW) News about the Jane Doe case: youtu.be/uVFMyM9tQqM?... Dr. Karim's full op-ed on trauma-informed investigatory practices: slate.com/news-and-pol...

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The Gender and Security Sector Lab @gsslab.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

After interviewing leadership and key decision-makers in the AFL in July 2025, they found strides made in areas like housing, pay, and healthcare. Despite constraints in funding for full resource mobilization, AFL leadership was enthusiastic about continuing to champion and prioritize reform. 🧵2/3

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The Gender and Security Sector Lab @gsslab.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A #MOWIP barrier assessment was conducted in Liberia in 2022. Three years later, what had changed? Recently, GSS Lab Faculty Advisor Dr. Roya Izadi and Faculty Affiliate Dr. Priscilla Torres presented their findings from their MOWIP Action Update for the Armed Forces for Liberia (AFL). 🧵1/3

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The Gender and Security Sector Lab @gsslab.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

📣 Registration is now OPEN for our #policybrief webinar "Meaningful Participation for Meaningful Contributions: The Benefits of Women in Peacekeeping" See ⬇️ for the code to register or visit www.sabrinamkarim.com/events We hope to see you there! #WPS #InclusivePeacekeeping #GenderSky #polisky

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The Gender and Security Sector Lab @gsslab.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

📹 WATCH: GSS Lab Post-Doctoral Research Associate Dr. DeAnne Roark (@deanneroark.bsky.social) breaks down the top 3 takeaways from the Fiji 🇫🇯 #MOWIP reports. Check out the video courtesy of The Elsie Initiative Fund ⤵️

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The Gender and Security Sector Lab @gsslab.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

GSS Lab members Dr. Sabrina Karim, Dr. DeAnne Roark, Dr. Hatti Sellers and Janna Solomon attended two days of collaborative discussion sessions in #NewYorkCity, capped by a roundtable with policy and military advisors about how this evidence can propel institutional change.

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The Gender and Security Sector Lab @gsslab.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Over eighty publications, seven research partners, and one mission! This past week, The Elsie Initiative Fund partners met to discuss the comprehensive research conducted in support of the Women, Peace, and Security agenda. 📸 : Janna Solomon and @ipinst.bsky.social

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The Gender and Security Sector Lab @gsslab.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Thank you to Ethos CRS, Tebbutt Research, the FPF, the RFMF, and The Elsie Initiative Fund for their hard work and continued support. We are excited to share more! @deanneroark.bsky.social @skytheacademic.bsky.social @royaizadi.bsky.social @zinab.bsky.social @globalaffairs.canada.ca 🧵3/3

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The Gender and Security Sector Lab @gsslab.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Our work in Fiji has spanned over a year, including several trips to the country and countless hours of behind-the-scenes planning and analysis. Those efforts have resulted in well-rounded research, lasting connections, and a path for full and meaningful security force participation for all. 🧵2/3

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The Gender and Security Sector Lab @gsslab.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

🎊HUGE #MOWIP News!🎊 TWO barrier assessments with the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) and the Fiji Police Force (FPF) have been completed! ✅ 🧵1/3

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The Gender and Security Sector Lab @gsslab.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

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.bsky.social #InvestInPeace #WPS #ElsieFund

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The Gender and Security Sector Lab @gsslab.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

We are so excited by the progress of this project and to see comprehensive, empirically-driven research in action. Thank you to The Elsie Initiative Fund, UN Women, The Malawi Police Service, and Institute of Public Opinion and Research for your support and hard work! 📸 by Dr. Taylor Vincent

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The Gender and Security Sector Lab @gsslab.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

The GSS Lab sends greetings from Malawi! 🇲🇼 In preparation for upcoming #MOWIP data collection, GSS team members Dr. Taylor Vincent (@tvincent.bsky.social) and Dr. Hatti Sellers (@hattisellers.bsky.social) are in-country training a talented group of enumerators to pilot our survey.

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The Gender and Security Sector Lab @gsslab.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Highlights from Dr. @sabrinamkarim.bsky.social's recent talk at the @americanacademy.bsky.social in Berlin 🇩🇪 Her lecture, “Pockets of Restraint in Violent Security Forces,” examined how restraint can emerge within security institutions, even in violent settings.

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The Gender and Security Sector Lab @gsslab.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

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 (@hattisellers.bsky.social) & Dr. Taylor Vincent (@tvincent.bsky.social) are on the ground supporting training with IPOR. #EIF #IPOR

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The Gender and Security Sector Lab @gsslab.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Dr. Sky Kunkel (@skytheacademic.bsky.social) led a data capacity workshop in Fiji 🇫🇯 as part of the MOWIP process. Participants from FPF and RFMF engaged on data fundamentals, security, and responsible AI, and called for longer trainings, highlighting strong interest in building data capacity.

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The Gender and Security Sector Lab @gsslab.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Exciting progress with the Republic of Fiji Military Forces 🇫🇯 The Lab supported both focus groups and validation workshops as part of the MOWIP process. It’s been great to engage with service members, develop recommendations, and complete the validation phase of the RFMF MOWIP report. #RMFM #EIF

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The Gender and Security Sector Lab @gsslab.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

The Gender and the Security Sector Lab team is in Fiji 🇫🇯 As part of the Measuring Opportunities for Women in Peace Operations (MOWIP), Drs. DeAnne Roark (@deanneroark.bsky.social) & Roya Izadi (@royaizadi.bsky.social) co-led focus groups with the Fiji Police Force (Mar 16–17) with Ethos CRS.

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The Gender and Security Sector Lab @gsslab.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

On International Women's Day we celebrate women advancing peace and security worldwide. The Gender and the Security Sector Lab works to support women’s leadership in security institutions and peace operations. Learn more about our work here ⬇️ www.sabrinamkarim.com/gsslab

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The Gender and Security Sector Lab @gsslab.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Happy Friday! To round out the week, we have another 🌟 #StaffSpotlight 🌟 Dr. Shanshan Lian is one of our remarkable Postdoctoral Associate who assists the GSS Lab with all things data and statistics 📈 Read all about Dr. Lian ⬇️

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The Gender and Security Sector Lab @gsslab.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Continuing with our 🌟 #StaffSpotlight 🌟 series, today we are highlighting the amazing Emma MacCallum (@emmamacc.bsky.social)! Emma joined the GSS Lab this past summer as a Graduate Research Assistant, working on data, research and MOWIP analysis. Read more ⤵️

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The Gender and Security Sector Lab @gsslab.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

This Thanksgiving season, the GSS Lab is grateful for our incredible staff! In honor of their great work, we have another 🌟 #StaffSpotlight 🌟 Dr. Hatti Sellers (@hattisellers.bsky.social) is a vital part of our postdoctoral research team. Read all about her research and more ⬇️

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The Gender and Security Sector Lab @gsslab.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

It's 🌟#StaffSpotlight🌟 time! Meet Dr. Taylor Vincent (@tvincent.bsky.social), another amazing postdoctoral Research Associate! Having worked for the GSS Lab previously, we are thrilled her Klarman Fellowship has brought her to #Ithaca. Read more ⤵️

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The Gender and Security Sector Lab @gsslab.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Today the US celebrates #VeteransDay 🇺🇸 💡 Fun fact: November 11th marks the armistice signed between the Allies of WW1 & Germany, a historic step towards peace after global conflict. We honor those who have served and reaffirm the importance of peace processes that make lasting security possible.

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The Gender and Security Sector Lab @gsslab.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

📺 WATCH 📺 GSS Lab Associate Dr. Roya Izadi (@royaizadi.bsky.social) makes some important points: ✅ Peacekeeping works 👩‍✈️ Women's participation enhances national security 📝 Academia provides essential evidence to enhance the #WPS agenda

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The Gender and Security Sector Lab @gsslab.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Last week, GSS Lab Postdoctoral Research Associates Dr. Hatti Sellers (@hattisellers.bsky.social) and Dr. DeAnne Roark (@deanneroark.bsky.social) presented at webinars to brief T/PCCs about the #MOWIP methodology and application process for #ElsieFund4thRound! More webinars this month ⤵️

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The Gender and Security Sector Lab @gsslab.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

We are thrilled that Dr. Ashley Leeds (@bashleyleeds.bsky.social) will be joining us in #Ithaca this Thursday to present her newest paper. As a co-sponsor of the seminar with The Reppy Institute, we are very excited for Dr. Leed's professional and academic insights. Registration details ⤵️

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The Gender and Security Sector Lab @gsslab.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

🔷 Research Fellow @royaizadi.bsky.social also served as a panelist for @ipinst.bsky.social's #WPSat25 Policy Forum. She spoke on the utility of MOWIPs for helping to identify and track progress in the Women, Peace, and Security sector, and how academia is essential to facilitating reform.

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The Gender and Security Sector Lab @gsslab.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

It was an eventful Thursday for the GSS Lab! 🔷 At The Elsie Fund's 4th Programming Round Launch, Director @sabrinamkarim.bsky.social presented on the #MOWIP methodology, showing how its impacts boost women's meaningful participation in #peacekeeping and encouraging new participants to apply!

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The Gender and Security Sector Lab @gsslab.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Coming THIS Thursday, October 9th! 🗓️ The launch of The Elsie Initiative Fund's 4th Programming Round supports #WomeninPeacekeeping through innovative funding opportunities for TPCCs, including conducting MOWIPs! REGISTER: unwomen.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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The Gender and Security Sector Lab @gsslab.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

It's 🌟 #StaffSpotlight 🌟 time! Emily Jackson (@emilybjack.bsky.social) is one of our amazing Graduate Research Fellows AND a job market candidate! Read more about her ⬇️

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The Gender and Security Sector Lab @gsslab.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

It's time for a 🌟 Staff Spotlight 🌟 Dr. Radwa Saad is one of our exceptional Research Affiliates. After successfully defending her PhD thesis this summer 🎊 , she has started as a Postdoctoral Fellow in Peace Studies and Black Studies at The University of Missouri. We are SO proud!! Read ⤵️

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The Gender and Security Sector Lab @gsslab.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Checking in from our weekly GSS Lab meeting! 👋 As a new semester begins here at @cornelluniversity.bsky.social, we are continuing our work organizing #MOWIP projects, discussing research, and planning events with our amazing team (including baby Ewan)!

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The Gender and Security Sector Lab @gsslab.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

It's 🌟Staff Spotlight🌟 time! Dr. Angie Torres-Beltran (@angietorres.bsky.social) is an incredible faculty consultant for the lab. She is starting as an assistant professor in the School of Government and Public Policy at @uarizona.bsky.social this fall and we could not be more proud!! Read more ⤵️

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The Gender and Security Sector Lab @gsslab.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Furthermore, just 3 years after the report's publication, the number of women in the AFL had more than quadrupled. We look forward to reading more about their research soon! 🧵 (3/3)

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The Gender and Security Sector Lab @gsslab.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

They asked key questions on the implementation of MOWIP recommendations, and found new, strong initiatives for the recruitment, retainment, and training of women. 🧵 (2/3)

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The Gender and Security Sector Lab @gsslab.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

GSS Lab affiliates Dr. Priscilla Torres (@pttorres.bsky.social) and Dr. Roya Izadi (@royaizadi.bsky.social) recently traveled to Liberia and were able to interview 19 members of the Armed Forces of Liberia as a follow-up to the AFL MOWIP report conducted in 2022. @dcafgeneva.bsky.social 🧵 (1/3)

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The Gender and Security Sector Lab @gsslab.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

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

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The Gender and Security Sector Lab @gsslab.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

We're so proud of our team (@deanneroark.bsky.social, @skytheacademic.bsky.social @zinab.bsky.social) for their tremendous work on #MOWIP training in Fiji! Their dedication set these reports and future projects up for great success. Thanks to EthosCRS, the #Elsienitiative, the RFMF, and the FPF!

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The Gender and Security Sector Lab @gsslab.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

We are very pleased to be launching two #MOWIP barrier assessments in Fiji, led by lab postdoc Dr. DeAnne Roark (@deanneroark.bsky.social) and supported by Dr. Sky Kunkel (@skytheacademic.bsky.social) and Zinab Attai (@zinab.bsky.social). #ElsieInitiative #WomeninPeacekeeping #int-rel

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The Gender and Security Sector Lab @gsslab.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

As a follow up to the #PKMinisterial, GSS Lab Fellow @kathleenbfallon.bsky.social attended @stimsoncenter.bsky.social's Dialogue on Gender-Responsive Leadership in Brussels, Belgium! #polisky #gendersky #peacekeeping #PKMinisterial #int-rel 🧵(1/3)

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The Gender and Security Sector Lab @gsslab.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

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 ensure @unpeacekeeping.bsky.social is a equitable and successful endeavor. #PKDay

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The Gender and Security Sector Lab @gsslab.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Want to learn more about the GSS Lab team? It's time to introduce the #bluesky community to our 🌟 #StaffSpotlight🌟 series! Read all about one of our amazing graduate fellows Zinab Attai (@zinab.bsky.social) ⤵️

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The Gender and Security Sector Lab @gsslab.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

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 @ www.peaceoperations.net #polisky #peacekeeping #int-sec

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The Gender and Security Sector Lab @gsslab.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

🌟THANK YOU🌟 to everyone who attended @sabrinamkarim.bsky.social's book launch last week! Academic research is key to advancing #WomenPeaceSecurity #CSW69📚 Couldn't make it? No worries! You can watch a recording of the event here! youtu.be/qDCcmADPYUs?... #gendersky #polisky

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The Gender and Security Sector Lab @gsslab.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

GSS Lab members are looking forward to attending this exciting event on Thursday! Be sure to stop by if you're in the #Ithaca area! #polisky #politicalviolence #int-sec

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The Gender and Security Sector Lab @gsslab.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Mark your calendars! 🗓️ @sabrinamkarim.bsky.social is holding a #booklaunch event on March 6th to discuss "Positioning Women in Conflict Studies: How Women's Status Affects Political Violence" with Summer Lindsey & Kanisha Bond. No registration required! Hope to see you there! #polisky #gendersky

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The Gender and Security Sector Lab @gsslab.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

📣Attention those in the #Ithaca area 📣 One of our postdoctoral associates, Dr. Muhib Rahman, will be giving a talk next Thursday! See below to learn more and register. events.cornell.edu/event/milita... We hope to see you there!

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The Gender and Security Sector Lab @gsslab.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Welcome! The GSS lab is thrilled to engage with the @bsky.app community! Learn more about our work below or check out our website www.sabrinamkarim.com/gsslab. #genderequality #peacekeeping #research #gendersky #polisky #IntSec #internationalpolitics

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