The Gender and Security Sector Lab
@gsslab.bsky.social
Based at Cornell University. We aim to enhance the security of vulnerable populations around the world by helping to create more gender-responsive security forces globally. PI: Dr. Sabrina Karim
https://linktr.ee/gsslab
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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 ⬇️
Dr. Hatti Sellers (@hattisellers.bsky.social) is a vital part of our postdoctoral research team. Read all about her research and more ⬇️
November 25, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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 ⬇️
Dr. Hatti Sellers (@hattisellers.bsky.social) is a vital part of our postdoctoral research team. Read all about her research and more ⬇️
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 ⤵️
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 ⤵️
November 17, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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 ⤵️
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 ⤵️
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.
💡 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.
November 11, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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.
💡 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.
📺 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
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
November 6, 2025 at 11:54 PM
📺 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
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
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 ⤵️
More webinars this month ⤵️
October 20, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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 ⤵️
More webinars this month ⤵️
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 ⤵️
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 ⤵️
October 14, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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 ⤵️
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 ⤵️
🔷 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.
October 10, 2025 at 5:26 PM
🔷 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.
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!
🔷 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!
October 10, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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!
🔷 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!
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...
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...
October 6, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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...
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...
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 ⬇️
Emily Jackson (@emilybjack.bsky.social) is one of our amazing Graduate Research Fellows AND a job market candidate! Read more about her ⬇️
October 2, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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 ⬇️
Emily Jackson (@emilybjack.bsky.social) is one of our amazing Graduate Research Fellows AND a job market candidate! Read more about her ⬇️
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 ⤵️
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 ⤵️
September 18, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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 ⤵️
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 ⤵️
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)!
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)!
September 4, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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)!
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)!
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 ⤵️
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 ⤵️
August 8, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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 ⤵️
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 ⤵️
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!
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We look forward to reading more about their research soon!
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August 1, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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!
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We look forward to reading more about their research soon!
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They asked key questions on the implementation of MOWIP recommendations, and found new, strong initiatives for the recruitment, retainment, and training of women.
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August 1, 2025 at 6:36 PM
They asked key questions on the implementation of MOWIP recommendations, and found new, strong initiatives for the recruitment, retainment, and training of women.
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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
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@dcafgeneva.bsky.social
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August 1, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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
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@dcafgeneva.bsky.social
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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 ⬇️
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 ⬇️
July 3, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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 ⬇️
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 ⬇️
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!
Their dedication set these reports and future projects up for great success.
Thanks to EthosCRS, the #Elsienitiative, the RFMF, and the FPF!
June 16, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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!
Their dedication set these reports and future projects up for great success.
Thanks to EthosCRS, the #Elsienitiative, the RFMF, and the FPF!
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
#ElsieInitiative #WomeninPeacekeeping #int-rel
June 5, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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
#ElsieInitiative #WomeninPeacekeeping #int-rel
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
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#polisky #gendersky #peacekeeping #PKMinisterial #int-rel
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May 30, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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
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#polisky #gendersky #peacekeeping #PKMinisterial #int-rel
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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
We are grateful to work towards the meaningful inclusion of #WomeninPeacekeeping to ensure @unpeacekeeping.bsky.social is a equitable and successful endeavor.
#PKDay
May 29, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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
We are grateful to work towards the meaningful inclusion of #WomeninPeacekeeping to ensure @unpeacekeeping.bsky.social is a equitable and successful endeavor.
#PKDay
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) ⤵️
Read all about one of our amazing graduate fellows Zinab Attai (@zinab.bsky.social) ⤵️
May 15, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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) ⤵️
Read all about one of our amazing graduate fellows Zinab Attai (@zinab.bsky.social) ⤵️
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
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
April 28, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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
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
🌟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
Couldn't make it? No worries! You can watch a recording of the event here! youtu.be/qDCcmADPYUs?...
#gendersky #polisky
March 16, 2025 at 6:18 PM
🌟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
Couldn't make it? No worries! You can watch a recording of the event here! youtu.be/qDCcmADPYUs?...
#gendersky #polisky
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
#polisky #politicalviolence #int-sec
February 24, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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
#polisky #politicalviolence #int-sec