Women and Gender Perspectives in the Military
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Women and Gender Perspectives in the Military, edited by Dr. Robert Egnell and Mayesha Alam, compares the integration of women, gender perspectives, and the women, peace, and security agenda into the armed forces of eight countries plus NATO and United Nations peacekeeping operations. This book brings a much-needed cross-national analysis of how militaries have or have not improved gender balance, what has or has not worked, and who have been the agents for change.
with remarks by
Ambassador Karin Olofsdotter
Swedish Embassy
featuring co-editors of the book
Dr. Robert Egnell
Vice-Chancellor of the Swedish Defence University
Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Georgetown Security Studies Program
Ms. Mayesha Alam
Former Deputy Director of GIWPS
Doctoral Candidate at Yale University
moderated by
Ambassador Melanne Verveer
GIWPS Executive Director
The discussion will begin promptly at 2:00 PM, followed by a casual reception at 3:30 PM.
This book launch is hosted by the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security in partnership with the Embassy of Sweden and the Georgetown Center for Security Studies.
Organizer Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace & Security
Organizer of Women and Gender Perspectives in the Military
Georgetown University’s Institute for Women, Peace & Security seeks to promote a more stable, peaceful, and just world by focusing on the important role women play in preventing conflict and building peace, growing economies, and addressing global threats like climate change and violent extremism. The Institute engages in rigorous research, hosts global convenings, advances strategic partnerships, and nurtures the next generation of leaders. It is housed within the Walsh School of Foreign Service.
