A #MOWIP barrier assessment was conducted in Liberia in 2022. Three years later, what had changed?
Recently, GSS Lab Faculty Advisor Dr. Roya Izadi and Faculty Affiliate Dr. Priscilla Torres presented their findings from their MOWIP Action Update for the Armed Forces for Liberia (AFL).
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Recently, GSS Lab Faculty Advisor Dr. Roya Izadi and Faculty Affiliate Dr. Priscilla Torres presented their findings from their MOWIP Action Update for the Armed Forces for Liberia (AFL).
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September 22, 2026 at 5:52 PM
A #MOWIP barrier assessment was conducted in Liberia in 2022. Three years later, what had changed?
Recently, GSS Lab Faculty Advisor Dr. Roya Izadi and Faculty Affiliate Dr. Priscilla Torres presented their findings from their MOWIP Action Update for the Armed Forces for Liberia (AFL).
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Recently, GSS Lab Faculty Advisor Dr. Roya Izadi and Faculty Affiliate Dr. Priscilla Torres presented their findings from their MOWIP Action Update for the Armed Forces for Liberia (AFL).
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The GSS Lab sends greetings from Malawi! 🇲🇼
In preparation for upcoming #MOWIP data collection, GSS team members Dr. Taylor Vincent (@tvincent.bsky.social) and Dr. Hatti Sellers (@hattisellers.bsky.social) are in-country training a talented group of enumerators to pilot our survey.
In preparation for upcoming #MOWIP data collection, GSS team members Dr. Taylor Vincent (@tvincent.bsky.social) and Dr. Hatti Sellers (@hattisellers.bsky.social) are in-country training a talented group of enumerators to pilot our survey.
May 11, 2026 at 2:09 PM
The GSS Lab sends greetings from Malawi! 🇲🇼
In preparation for upcoming #MOWIP data collection, GSS team members Dr. Taylor Vincent (@tvincent.bsky.social) and Dr. Hatti Sellers (@hattisellers.bsky.social) are in-country training a talented group of enumerators to pilot our survey.
In preparation for upcoming #MOWIP data collection, GSS team members Dr. Taylor Vincent (@tvincent.bsky.social) and Dr. Hatti Sellers (@hattisellers.bsky.social) are in-country training a talented group of enumerators to pilot our survey.
Our 3rd #policybrief with @dcafgeneva.bsky.social is now live!
This Meta Analysis reveals 4 persistent barriers for #WomeninPeacekeeping from 20 completed #MOWIP assessments and offers recommendations. The future of peacekeeping needs EVERYONE! #gendersky #int-rel
www.sabrinamkarim.com/policy
This Meta Analysis reveals 4 persistent barriers for #WomeninPeacekeeping from 20 completed #MOWIP assessments and offers recommendations. The future of peacekeeping needs EVERYONE! #gendersky #int-rel
www.sabrinamkarim.com/policy
April 23, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Our 3rd #policybrief with @dcafgeneva.bsky.social is now live!
This Meta Analysis reveals 4 persistent barriers for #WomeninPeacekeeping from 20 completed #MOWIP assessments and offers recommendations. The future of peacekeeping needs EVERYONE! #gendersky #int-rel
www.sabrinamkarim.com/policy
This Meta Analysis reveals 4 persistent barriers for #WomeninPeacekeeping from 20 completed #MOWIP assessments and offers recommendations. The future of peacekeeping needs EVERYONE! #gendersky #int-rel
www.sabrinamkarim.com/policy
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
Launch of the Malawi MOWIP project 🇲🇼
Great to see the Elsie Initiative Fund support the Malawi Police Service’s first MOWIP assessment.
GSS Lab’s Dr. Hatti Sellers (@hattisellers.bsky.social) & Dr. Taylor Vincent (@tvincent.bsky.social) are on the ground supporting training with IPOR.
#EIF #IPOR
Great to see the Elsie Initiative Fund support the Malawi Police Service’s first MOWIP assessment.
GSS Lab’s Dr. Hatti Sellers (@hattisellers.bsky.social) & Dr. Taylor Vincent (@tvincent.bsky.social) are on the ground supporting training with IPOR.
#EIF #IPOR
May 1, 2026 at 6:40 AM
Launch of the Malawi MOWIP project 🇲🇼
Great to see the Elsie Initiative Fund support the Malawi Police Service’s first MOWIP assessment.
GSS Lab’s Dr. Hatti Sellers (@hattisellers.bsky.social) & Dr. Taylor Vincent (@tvincent.bsky.social) are on the ground supporting training with IPOR.
#EIF #IPOR
Great to see the Elsie Initiative Fund support the Malawi Police Service’s first MOWIP assessment.
GSS Lab’s Dr. Hatti Sellers (@hattisellers.bsky.social) & Dr. Taylor Vincent (@tvincent.bsky.social) are on the ground supporting training with IPOR.
#EIF #IPOR
A #MOWIP report is completed... now what?
Barrier assessments give concrete guidance for how to improve women's meaningful participation in security forces. Countries often use these recommendations to apply for funding from The Elsie Fund, or enact initiatives that promote cultural awareness. ⬇️
Barrier assessments give concrete guidance for how to improve women's meaningful participation in security forces. Countries often use these recommendations to apply for funding from The Elsie Fund, or enact initiatives that promote cultural awareness. ⬇️
September 26, 2025 at 7:56 PM
A #MOWIP report is completed... now what?
Barrier assessments give concrete guidance for how to improve women's meaningful participation in security forces. Countries often use these recommendations to apply for funding from The Elsie Fund, or enact initiatives that promote cultural awareness. ⬇️
Barrier assessments give concrete guidance for how to improve women's meaningful participation in security forces. Countries often use these recommendations to apply for funding from The Elsie Fund, or enact initiatives that promote cultural awareness. ⬇️
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!
Exciting progress with the Republic of Fiji Military Forces 🇫🇯
The Lab supported both focus groups and validation workshops as part of the MOWIP process.
It’s been great to engage with service members, develop recommendations, and complete the validation phase of the RFMF MOWIP report.
#RMFM #EIF
The Lab supported both focus groups and validation workshops as part of the MOWIP process.
It’s been great to engage with service members, develop recommendations, and complete the validation phase of the RFMF MOWIP report.
#RMFM #EIF
April 9, 2026 at 2:26 PM
The Gender and the Security Sector Lab team is in Fiji 🇫🇯
As part of the Measuring Opportunities for Women in Peace Operations (MOWIP), Drs. DeAnne Roark (@deanneroark.bsky.social) & Roya Izadi (@royaizadi.bsky.social) co-led focus groups with the Fiji Police Force (Mar 16–17) with Ethos CRS.
As part of the Measuring Opportunities for Women in Peace Operations (MOWIP), Drs. DeAnne Roark (@deanneroark.bsky.social) & Roya Izadi (@royaizadi.bsky.social) co-led focus groups with the Fiji Police Force (Mar 16–17) with Ethos CRS.
March 25, 2026 at 2:42 PM
The Gender and the Security Sector Lab team is in Fiji 🇫🇯
As part of the Measuring Opportunities for Women in Peace Operations (MOWIP), Drs. DeAnne Roark (@deanneroark.bsky.social) & Roya Izadi (@royaizadi.bsky.social) co-led focus groups with the Fiji Police Force (Mar 16–17) with Ethos CRS.
As part of the Measuring Opportunities for Women in Peace Operations (MOWIP), Drs. DeAnne Roark (@deanneroark.bsky.social) & Roya Izadi (@royaizadi.bsky.social) co-led focus groups with the Fiji Police Force (Mar 16–17) with Ethos CRS.
See examples of #MOWIP impacts at our ✨ NEW website page✨
www.sabrinamkarim.com/impact
#polisky #gendersky #WPS #SecuritySectorReform
www.sabrinamkarim.com/impact
#polisky #gendersky #WPS #SecuritySectorReform
Impact — Dr. Sabrina M. Karim
www.sabrinamkarim.com
September 26, 2025 at 7:56 PM
See examples of #MOWIP impacts at our ✨ NEW website page✨
www.sabrinamkarim.com/impact
#polisky #gendersky #WPS #SecuritySectorReform
www.sabrinamkarim.com/impact
#polisky #gendersky #WPS #SecuritySectorReform
We’re excited to share a new Modern Diplomacy article highlighting the impact of the Elsie Initiative Fund and its support for the MOWIP process.
The piece shows how evidence-based, gender-responsive reform can strengthen peace operations and advance women’s meaningful participation.
Read more ⬇️
The piece shows how evidence-based, gender-responsive reform can strengthen peace operations and advance women’s meaningful participation.
Read more ⬇️
From Margins to Missions: How the Elsie Initiative Fund Is Redefining Peacekeeping
The future of global peacekeeping is about ensuring every woman in the room can lead, contribute, transform what peacekeeping can achieve.
moderndiplomacy.eu
January 15, 2026 at 6:18 AM
We’re excited to share a new Modern Diplomacy article highlighting the impact of the Elsie Initiative Fund and its support for the MOWIP process.
The piece shows how evidence-based, gender-responsive reform can strengthen peace operations and advance women’s meaningful participation.
Read more ⬇️
The piece shows how evidence-based, gender-responsive reform can strengthen peace operations and advance women’s meaningful participation.
Read more ⬇️
Exciting progress from Zambia 🇿🇲
A new women’s accommodation and daycare facility, developed in response to MOWIP findings, is helping remove structural barriers to women’s participation in peace operations.
A strong example of how evidence-based reform can drive real, institutional change. 🌍✨
A new women’s accommodation and daycare facility, developed in response to MOWIP findings, is helping remove structural barriers to women’s participation in peace operations.
A strong example of how evidence-based reform can drive real, institutional change. 🌍✨
#womeninpeacekeeping #inclusivepeacekeeping #investinpeace | Deborah Warren Smith
It was a privilege to join the Zambia Police Service and UNDP Zambia at the Geoffrey Mukuma Paramilitary Training School — also known as Sondela — for the opening of the newly constructed Women’s Acco...
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April 18, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Exciting progress from Zambia 🇿🇲
A new women’s accommodation and daycare facility, developed in response to MOWIP findings, is helping remove structural barriers to women’s participation in peace operations.
A strong example of how evidence-based reform can drive real, institutional change. 🌍✨
A new women’s accommodation and daycare facility, developed in response to MOWIP findings, is helping remove structural barriers to women’s participation in peace operations.
A strong example of how evidence-based reform can drive real, institutional change. 🌍✨
The GSS Lab is working on 2 MOWIP efforts in Fiji with the RFMF & Fiji Police force. We are so happy to see recent Gender Responsiveness Training opportunities to advance inclusive peacekeeping!
#InclusivePeacekeeping #GenderEquality #WomenPeaceSecurity
Read more ⬇️
#InclusivePeacekeeping #GenderEquality #WomenPeaceSecurity
Read more ⬇️
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February 4, 2026 at 3:39 PM
The GSS Lab is working on 2 MOWIP efforts in Fiji with the RFMF & Fiji Police force. We are so happy to see recent Gender Responsiveness Training opportunities to advance inclusive peacekeeping!
#InclusivePeacekeeping #GenderEquality #WomenPeaceSecurity
Read more ⬇️
#InclusivePeacekeeping #GenderEquality #WomenPeaceSecurity
Read more ⬇️
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)!
Dr. Sky Kunkel (@skytheacademic.bsky.social) led a data capacity workshop in Fiji 🇫🇯 as part of the MOWIP process.
Participants from FPF and RFMF engaged on data fundamentals, security, and responsible AI, and called for longer trainings, highlighting strong interest in building data capacity.
Participants from FPF and RFMF engaged on data fundamentals, security, and responsible AI, and called for longer trainings, highlighting strong interest in building data capacity.
April 26, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Dr. Sky Kunkel (@skytheacademic.bsky.social) led a data capacity workshop in Fiji 🇫🇯 as part of the MOWIP process.
Participants from FPF and RFMF engaged on data fundamentals, security, and responsible AI, and called for longer trainings, highlighting strong interest in building data capacity.
Participants from FPF and RFMF engaged on data fundamentals, security, and responsible AI, and called for longer trainings, highlighting strong interest in building data capacity.
Exciting to be in the validation phase of the Fiji Police Force MOWIP process 🇫🇯
GSS Lab members Dr. DeAnne Roark, Dr. Roya Izadi & Sky Dr. Kunkel joined the workshop, an important step toward shaping future gender-responsive policy.
Read more below ⬇
GSS Lab members Dr. DeAnne Roark, Dr. Roya Izadi & Sky Dr. Kunkel joined the workshop, an important step toward shaping future gender-responsive policy.
Read more below ⬇
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March 26, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Exciting to be in the validation phase of the Fiji Police Force MOWIP process 🇫🇯
GSS Lab members Dr. DeAnne Roark, Dr. Roya Izadi & Sky Dr. Kunkel joined the workshop, an important step toward shaping future gender-responsive policy.
Read more below ⬇
GSS Lab members Dr. DeAnne Roark, Dr. Roya Izadi & Sky Dr. Kunkel joined the workshop, an important step toward shaping future gender-responsive policy.
Read more below ⬇
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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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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We are very excited about the launch of The Elsie Fund's 4th Programming Round!
As a key developer of the #MOWIP methodology, we are looking forward to contributing to this high level event and the future of the #WPS agenda.
REGISTER: unwomen.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
@globalaffairs.canada.ca
As a key developer of the #MOWIP methodology, we are looking forward to contributing to this high level event and the future of the #WPS agenda.
REGISTER: unwomen.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
@globalaffairs.canada.ca
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: High-Level Launch of the Fourth Programming Round . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Event registration is subject to approval by the event organizers. Event invitations/registrations are non-transferable, and only those who have registered will be allowed to attend. Photo IDs will be...
unwomen.zoom.us
September 16, 2025 at 12:35 AM
We are very excited about the launch of The Elsie Fund's 4th Programming Round!
As a key developer of the #MOWIP methodology, we are looking forward to contributing to this high level event and the future of the #WPS agenda.
REGISTER: unwomen.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
@globalaffairs.canada.ca
As a key developer of the #MOWIP methodology, we are looking forward to contributing to this high level event and the future of the #WPS agenda.
REGISTER: unwomen.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
@globalaffairs.canada.ca
📹 WATCH:
GSS Lab Post-Doctoral Research Associate Dr. DeAnne Roark (@deanneroark.bsky.social) breaks down the top 3 takeaways from the Fiji 🇫🇯 #MOWIP reports.
Check out the video courtesy of The Elsie Initiative Fund ⤵️
GSS Lab Post-Doctoral Research Associate Dr. DeAnne Roark (@deanneroark.bsky.social) breaks down the top 3 takeaways from the Fiji 🇫🇯 #MOWIP reports.
Check out the video courtesy of The Elsie Initiative Fund ⤵️
September 1, 2026 at 9:19 PM
📹 WATCH:
GSS Lab Post-Doctoral Research Associate Dr. DeAnne Roark (@deanneroark.bsky.social) breaks down the top 3 takeaways from the Fiji 🇫🇯 #MOWIP reports.
Check out the video courtesy of The Elsie Initiative Fund ⤵️
GSS Lab Post-Doctoral Research Associate Dr. DeAnne Roark (@deanneroark.bsky.social) breaks down the top 3 takeaways from the Fiji 🇫🇯 #MOWIP reports.
Check out the video courtesy of The Elsie Initiative Fund ⤵️
🎊HUGE #MOWIP News!🎊
TWO barrier assessments with the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) and the Fiji Police Force (FPF) have been completed! ✅
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TWO barrier assessments with the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) and the Fiji Police Force (FPF) have been completed! ✅
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July 8, 2026 at 5:21 PM
🎊HUGE #MOWIP News!🎊
TWO barrier assessments with the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) and the Fiji Police Force (FPF) have been completed! ✅
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TWO barrier assessments with the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) and the Fiji Police Force (FPF) have been completed! ✅
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2025 was a banner year for #MOWIP! 👏
We are proud to partner with diverse personnel, researchers, and organizations to advance gender‑responsive security environments.
Evidence‑based policy change is essential and we’re excited to continue this work in the coming year.
Elsie's full report ⤵️
We are proud to partner with diverse personnel, researchers, and organizations to advance gender‑responsive security environments.
Evidence‑based policy change is essential and we’re excited to continue this work in the coming year.
Elsie's full report ⤵️
The Elsie Initiative Fund
Designed and established with the support of the broader Canadian Elsie Initiative for Women in Peace Operations, Member States, the UN system and peacekeeping experts, the Elsie Initiative Fund is an...
elsiefund.org
June 18, 2026 at 6:03 PM
2025 was a banner year for #MOWIP! 👏
We are proud to partner with diverse personnel, researchers, and organizations to advance gender‑responsive security environments.
Evidence‑based policy change is essential and we’re excited to continue this work in the coming year.
Elsie's full report ⤵️
We are proud to partner with diverse personnel, researchers, and organizations to advance gender‑responsive security environments.
Evidence‑based policy change is essential and we’re excited to continue this work in the coming year.
Elsie's full report ⤵️
Continuing with our 🌟 #StaffSpotlight 🌟 series, today we are highlighting the amazing Emma MacCallum (@emmamacc.bsky.social)!
Emma joined the GSS Lab this past summer as a Graduate Research Assistant, working on data, research and MOWIP analysis.
Read more ⤵️
Emma joined the GSS Lab this past summer as a Graduate Research Assistant, working on data, research and MOWIP analysis.
Read more ⤵️
December 16, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Continuing with our 🌟 #StaffSpotlight 🌟 series, today we are highlighting the amazing Emma MacCallum (@emmamacc.bsky.social)!
Emma joined the GSS Lab this past summer as a Graduate Research Assistant, working on data, research and MOWIP analysis.
Read more ⤵️
Emma joined the GSS Lab this past summer as a Graduate Research Assistant, working on data, research and MOWIP analysis.
Read more ⤵️
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 ⤵️
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!
GSS Lab's own Dr. Sabrina Karim (@sabrinamkarim.bsky.social) will be giving remarks on the #MOWIP methodology, so make sure to tune in.
#ElsieFund4thRound #WPS #int-rel
#ElsieFund4thRound #WPS #int-rel
October 6, 2025 at 3:33 PM
GSS Lab's own Dr. Sabrina Karim (@sabrinamkarim.bsky.social) will be giving remarks on the #MOWIP methodology, so make sure to tune in.
#ElsieFund4thRound #WPS #int-rel
#ElsieFund4thRound #WPS #int-rel