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Discussing women, peace, and security with Nigerian partners

12:00 AM4/1/2022

Brig. Gen. Rose Keravuori, deputy director of intelligence, U.S. Africa Command, hosts a women’s luncheon with 17 female officers from each of the Armed Forces of Nigeria military services and the commander of the Nigeria Army Women’s corps during a visit to Nigeria in March 2022.

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Discussing women, peace, and security with Nigerian partners

12:00 AM4/1/2022

Brig. Gen. Rose Keravuori, deputy director of intelligence, U.S. Africa Command, hosts a women’s luncheon with 17 female officers from each of the Armed Forces of Nigeria military services and the commander of the Nigeria Army Women’s corps during a visit to Nigeria in March 2022.

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Obangame Express brings a multinational approach to security in African waters

3:12 PM3/22/2022

Lt. Col. Khadessa Sy, head of gender division, Senegalese Armed Forces, delivers the keynote speech for the Women, Peace, and Security presentation at the Senior Leadership Symposium as part of exercise Obangame Express 2022 at the Senegalese Naval Headquarters, in Dakar, Senegal, March 16, 2022. Obangame Express 2022 is a maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation and increase maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea and West Africa coastal regions.

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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams crew hosts Women, Peace, and Security event in Djibouti

4:03 PM11/17/2021

Maj. Cynthia Abraham, left, addresses a gathering of Djiboutian, French, Italian, Kenyan, and U.S. military personnel as the master of ceremonies during a Women, Peace, and Security conference held aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams, Nov. 15, 2021. WPS events are designed to engage with local communities and partner nations to build relationships and gain local insight and knowledge.

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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams crew hosts Women, Peace, and Security event in Djibouti

4:03 PM11/17/2021

Maj. Cynthia Abraham, left, addresses a gathering of Djiboutian, French, Italian, Kenyan, and U.S. military personnel as the master of ceremonies during a Women, Peace, and Security conference held aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams, Nov. 15, 2021. WPS events are designed to engage with local communities and partner nations to build relationships and gain local insight and knowledge.

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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams crew hosts Women, Peace, and Security event in Djibouti

4:03 PM11/17/2021

Djibouti Armed Forces Lt. Col. Amina Mohamed Moussa, commander of the Army Female Battalion, addresses a gathering of Djiboutian, French, Italian, Kenyan, and U.S. military personnel as the master of ceremonies during a Women, Peace, and Security conference held aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams, Nov. 15, 2021. WPS events are designed to engage with local communities and partner nations to build relationships and gain local insight and knowledge.

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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams crew hosts Women, Peace, and Security event in Djibouti

12:00 AM11/15/2021

The conference supports a larger mission led by U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa to facilitate meaningful participation of women within the security sector.

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NAVAF Leaders Promote Gender Cooperation with South African Partners

11:52 AM10/8/2021

Rear Adm. Nancy Lacore, chief of staff, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa, speaks during a Women, Peace, and Security event in Cape Town, South Africa, Oct. 6, 2021. U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa.

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NAVAF Leaders Promote Gender Cooperation with South African Partners

11:52 AM10/8/2021

From left to right, Ann Castiglione-Cataldo, director, International Affairs and Foreign Policy Advisor to U.S. Coast Guard, Todd Haskel, Chargé d' affaires, U.S. Embassy South Africa, and Rear Adm. Nancy Lacore, chief of staff, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa speak to a group during a Women, Peace, and Security event in Cape Town, South Africa , Oct. 6, 2021. U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa.

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NAVAF Leaders Promote Gender Cooperation with South African Partners

11:52 AM10/8/2021

Mr. Mark Schapiro, Foreign Policy Advisor, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa, speaks to a group during a Women, Peace, and Security event in Cape Town, South Africa , Oct. 6, 2021. U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa.

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CJTF-HOA hosts inaugural Women in Security Symposium in Djibouti

11:40 AM9/30/2021

The symposium focused on the incorporation of a gender perspective into peace and security, and helped promote the empowerment of women in achieving security.

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CJTF-HOA hosts inaugural Women in Security Symposium in Djibouti

11:36 AM9/30/2021

More than 30 women serving with Armed Forces Djibouti, Gendamerie, Republican Guard, National Police and Djiboutian Coast Guard joined U.S., Japanese, Italian, Spanish and Kenyan leaders for the inaugural Women in Security Symposium in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Sept. 22, 2021. The symposium focused on the incorporation of a gender perspective into peace and security, and helped promote the empowerment of women in achieving security.

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CJTF-HOA hosts inaugural Women in Security Symposium in Djibouti

11:36 AM9/30/2021

A member of the Djibouti Republican Guard takes notes the inaugural Women in Security Symposium in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Sept. 22, 2021. As part of the U.S. Department of Defense’s Women, Peace and Security initiative, the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa hosted the event to allow Djiboutian military and partner forces women to strengthen partnerships through open conversation and knowledge sharing.

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CJTF-HOA hosts inaugural Women in Security Symposium in Djibouti

11:36 AM9/30/2021

Women serving with Armed Forces Djibouti, Gendamerie, Republican Guard, National Police and Djiboutian Coast Guard join U.S., Japanese, Italian, Spanish and Kenyan leaders for the inaugural Women in Security Symposium in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Sept. 22, 2021. The symposium focused on the incorporation of a gender perspective into peace and security, and helped promote the empowerment of women in achieving security.

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CJTF-HOA hosts inaugural Women in Security Symposium in Djibouti

11:36 AM9/30/2021

Lt. Col. Abdirohman Ali Habone, Djibouti Republican Guard, shares her personal experiences serving in the military as a panelist for the inaugural Women in Security Symposium in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Sept. 22, 2021. The symposium included more than 30 women serving with Armed Forces Djibouti, Gendamerie, Republican Guard, National Police and Djiboutian Coast Guard who joined U.S., Japanese, Italian, Spanish and Kenyan leaders to focus on the incorporation of a gender perspective into peace and security, and help promote the empowerment of women in achieving security.

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Defense official visit focuses on strategy to accomplish goals (Pt. IV – women, peace, security)

12:00 AM8/30/2021

Chidi Blyden, deputy assistant secretary of defense for african affairs, visited U.S. Africa Command leadership at Kelley Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany, from Aug. 2-5. Blyden’s visit was intended to enhance understanding of the command and share policy and strategy objectives her office is working on. During her time she took a few moments to share her thoughts on what leadership from a different gender perspective means.

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U.S. Army Civil Affairs works to empower women in Djibouti

8:57 AM7/7/2021

U.S. Army civil affairs Soldiers in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa completed their final lessons of first aid and English at Solidarte Feminine July 1, 2021, in Djibouti City, Djibouti. The team has made Women, Peace and Security a part of their mission to empower the women at Solidarte Feminine, a local organization in Djibouti that provides resources to women in need in Djibouti as well as those directly or indirectly affected by HIV.

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U.S. Army Civil Affairs works to empower women in Djibouti

8:57 AM7/7/2021

U.S. Army civil affairs Soldiers in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa completed their final lessons of first aid and English at Solidarte Feminine July 1, 2021, in Djibouti City, Djibouti. The team has made Women, Peace and Security a part of their mission to empower the women at Solidarte Feminine, a local organization in Djibouti that provides resources to women in need in Djibouti as well as those directly or indirectly affected by HIV.

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U.S. Army Civil Affairs works to empower women in Djibouti

8:57 AM7/7/2021

U.S. Army civil affairs Soldiers in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa completed their final lessons of first aid and English at Solidarte Feminine July 1, 2021, in Djibouti City, Djibouti. The team has made Women, Peace and Security a part of their mission to empower the women at Solidarte Feminine, a local organization in Djibouti that provides resources to women in need in Djibouti as well as those directly or indirectly affected by HIV.

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U.S. Army Civil Affairs works to empower women in Djibouti

8:57 AM7/7/2021

U.S. Army civil affairs Soldiers in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa completed their final lessons of first aid and English at Solidarte Feminine July 1, 2021, in Djibouti City, Djibouti. The team has made Women, Peace and Security a part of their mission to empower the women at Solidarte Feminine, a local organization in Djibouti that provides resources to women in need in Djibouti as well as those directly or indirectly affected by HIV.

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