According to a UN Women study, globally one in three women has been a victim of physical and/or sexual violence. In the “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence” campaign, which lasts from November 25, the International Day Against Violence Against Women, to December 10, International Human Rights Day, WIIS Austria actively wants to get […]
WIIS and Friends – Spotlight on Global Citizenship is an interactive and personal exchange between young and inspiring professionals aiming to share their experiences in comfy and small setting. Come join us for a Spritzer under the Vienna sky on our rooftop terrace and a chance to discuss some ideas… This time the spotlight is
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**Quiz will take place between 7pm to ~8.30pm** 8 March is International Women’s Day and Women in International Security Austria would like to celebrate it with you in advance! Come join us for a fun evening celebrating the remarkable achievements of women who made their mark in history at Café Kreuzberg! Do you know which country first
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by Sandra Hochstöger Getting your career started is not an easy endeavor. Especially in international relations, the infamous unpaid internship is a bitter pill one apparently has to swallow for professional progress. But is this true? Apart from it being socially exclusive (not everybody has the privilege to be able to work for free –
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Register here! It is our great pleasure to invite you to our evening debate co-organised by the Ban Ki-moon Centre, the Vienna School of International Studies, and Women in International Security Austria on A long Road to Peace – Realities, Hopes, and Visions from Afghanistan with an introduction by H. E. Ambassador of Afghanistan
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Are you a young, talented woman aspiring a career in international organizations? Then our next event might be something for you. Together with the Organization for Security and Cooperarion in Europe (the OSCE), WIIS Austria warmly welcomes and encourages you to participate in our application and recruitment bootcamp. The APPLICATION BOOTCAMP will be held Wednesday,
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We are looking for a volunteer for our monthly published blog! What do you need? (a) Be interested in human rights, especially in peace, conflict resolution, economic development and humanitarian affairs (c) Be fluent in English (d) Be able to work independently Workload? 5 to 10 hours a month & the occasional team-meeting Where? Our
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It is our great pleasure to invite you to our panel discussion and debate in celebration of Canada Day 2019 co-organised by the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna, the Embassy of Canada to Austria and Women in International Security Austria on “Strong Women, Strong World – Canada’s role in promoting Women, Peace and Security” with Royal
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On June 12, 2019 WIIS Members attended the International Peace Institute’s 49th Vienna Seminar on “Partnering with Young People for Prevention – Sustaining Peace and Addressing Violence, Crime and Corruption”. Co-organised by the IPI, the Austrian Foreign Ministry and the Austrian Defense Ministry the Seminar invited panelists from the OSCE, the Council of Europe, United
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Two of our WIIS – Austria Board Members Clara Bohman and Rahela Cavara contributed to the latest version of Femicide (Vol XI) with a an article regarding Cyber Violence Against Women and the Path to Digital Inclusion of Women and Girls! This volume compiles strategies, best practices and innovative approaches, serves as a platform for, and provides practical
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