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July 29, 2026

SHARE YOUR JOURNEY: Inspire the Future

Amplifying a call to research: We are inviting senior female police officers to take part in confidential interviews for an upcoming book that explores the lived experiences, challenges, and triumphs of women on their journey to senior police leadership roles

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July 29, 2026

As war fears grow in Ethiopia, women soldiers recount the sexual violence they experienced

The Tigray Defence Force (TDF), estimated to be 30% female, saw women face sexual abuse and coercion by their own commanders after joining to escape wartime violence

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July 23, 2026

Children’s games and global politics: Masculinity, militarism, and the warrior hero

Dr Lee Jarvis argues that children’s games contribute to the everyday (re)production of international relations

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July 22, 2026

Security decisions - still a men’s club?

While security threats are evolving rapidly, women's meaningful participation in the security sector remains a challenge

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July 14, 2026

Red Arrows get first woman leader

Wing Commander Sasha Nash has become the first woman to lead the Royal Air Force’s world-famous Red Arrows aerobatic team, marking a historic milestone in the squadron’s history

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July 14, 2026

Germany's Inspector wins Woman Police Officer of the Year award

Inspector Stephanie Königs of Germany has been named the 2025 United Nations Woman Police Officer of the Year in recognition of her outstanding service with the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan

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One woman, 30 applicants: Hiring fairly under a microscope

July 2, 2026

A police chief reflects on rooting for the only woman in a command-level hiring process and the steps leaders can take to keep bias — positive or negative — from influencing the outcome

Robin Shusko, Ed.D.

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The Rise of Military Ombudsman Institutions

June 23, 2026

The appointment of Polly Miller-Perkins as the UK’s first Armed Forces Commissioner in April 2026 reflects not only a new era of military oversight but also the growing visibility of women in defense leadership

Stephanie Wild

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70th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women

June 15, 2026

Experiences at the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) in New York, March 2026

Ane Mathieson

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Rwandan Women Peacekeepers Lead Action

January 8, 2026

Rwandan Women Peacekeepers Lead Action Against Gender-Based Violence in South Sudan

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The Continuing Challenge of Violence Against Women in Rwanda

January 8, 2026

Violence against women continues to be a major human rights challenge in Rwanda.

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