On June 21, USIP hosted a panel discussion with members of U.S. INDOPACOM, who discussed why gender-inclusive policies are critical to security in the region. Opening remarks were followed by a panel discussion on progress toward expanding gender-inclusion in security strategy and operations across the region.
Continue the conversation on Twitter using #WPSIndoPac.
Air Commodore Chris Robson
WPS General Officer, United States Indo-Pacific Command
Brigadier General Maura M. Hennigan
President, Marine Corps University
Sharon Gouveia Feist
Gender Advisor, United States Indo-Pacific Command
Dr. Jennifer Staats
Director of East Asia and Pacific Programs, USIP
Dr. Kathleen Kuehnast, moderator
Director, Women, Peace and Security, USIP
For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/why-women-matter-peace-and-security-indo-pacific
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