Women's Foreign Policy Group

Please join the Women's Foreign Policy Group for a young professionals holiday happy hour on Tuesday, December 10th at Mission Dupont Circle, from 6:00 - 8:00pm. There will be light appetizers and drinks available for purchase at the bar. We look forward to bringing our student and young professional members together to discuss career paths, current projects, and sector experience. Register at wfpg.org! #happyhour #networking #youngprofessionals #wfpg

Please join the Women’s Foreign Policy Group and the Embassy of Tanzania (@usembassytz) for our upcoming "Critical Minerals in Conversation: Economic Security and the U.S.-Africa Relationship" event, highlighting the role that critical minerals play in influencing both economic and national security, and building global supply chains. We will be joined by Florizelle Liser (@LiserFlorie), President and CEO of the Corporate Council on Africa (@CorpCnclAfrica); British A. Robinson, Coordinator for @ProsperAfricaUS & WFPG Board Member; and Kristi Rogers (@kristimrogers13), Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Principal to Principal & WFPG Board Chair. Ambassador of Tanzania to the United States Elsie Sia Kanza (@eskanza) will give opening remarks. Following a light breakfast and networking, this dynamic conversation will include an audience Q&A. Space is limited, so register early to secure your spot.  #wfpg #criticalminerals #supplychains #economicsecurity

On November 15th, the Women's Foreign Policy Group hosted our annual Celebrating Women Leaders Benefit at the Embassy of Italy in the US to honor the achievements of groundbreaking women leaders shaping the world today. View our post on LinkdIn to learn more! linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

The Women's Foreign Policy Group's Executive Director Alexa Chopivsky moderated an insightful panel on the importance of women's leadership and representation in government at the International Women in Leadership Forum, hosted by the British-American Business Association (BABA), the French-American Chamber of Commerce (FACC), and the Swedish-American Chambers of Commerce (SACC). It was an honor to engage in this important conversation with Lucy Ferguson, Minister Counsellor, Foreign Policy at the British Embassy and Lena Bartholdson, Defense Counselor at the Swedish Embassy about the unique challenges women face in the workplace, with topics ranging from mentorship, parental leave, and equitable hiring practices. #wfpg #womeninforeignpolicy

Join the Women's Foreign Policy Group and CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) for an important virtual conversation about the civil war in Sudan on Wednesday, October 30th from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Hear from experts about the humanitarian crisis which has engulfed Sudan since April 2023, particularly how women and girls have been disproportionately affected and what lies ahead. Our panel features both humanitarian and policy experts, including Ann Lee, Co-Founder and CEO of @COREresponse ; Shaima Siddigi, CORE Program Lead in Sudan; and Kholood Khair, Founder & Director of Confluence Advisory, a Khartoum-based think tank. Moderated by Kate Almquist Knopf, Senior Advisor on Sudan to the European Institute of Peace (EIP), this insightful discussion is not to be missed. #WFPG #Sudan #HumanitarianRelief #CORE

WFPG's Spring 2025 Internship applications are officially open! WFPG offers three internship opportunities in programming, communication, and operations. Applicants are welcome to apply for one or more internships. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until Friday, November 1st at 11:59 PM ET, or until we reach 100 applicants. Early applications are strongly encouraged. All internships are fully in-person in Washington, D.C. To learn more and apply, click the link in our bio or visit wfpg.org/internships. #springintern #internship #internindc #foreignpolicyinternship

Please join the Women’s Foreign Policy Group, The Leadership Council for Women in National Security (@lc_wins ), and DACOR for the October installation of WFPG’s Author Talk series, showcasing books about diverse foreign affairs subjects written by women. On Monday, October 21st, from 5:00-7:00 PM, Sherri Goodman (@GoodmanSherri), Secretary General of the International Military Council on Climate & Security and Senior Fellow at the Wilson Center (@TheWilsonCenter), will discuss her new book, "Threat Multiplier: Climate, Military Leadership, and the Fight for Global Security." This event will be moderated by Meaghan Parker (@meagham), Executive Director of the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing. "Threat Multiplier" takes us onto the battlefield and inside the Pentagon to show how the US military is confronting one of the biggest security risks in global history: climate change. Space is limited, so register early to secure your spot. #wfpg #foreignpolicy #threatmultiplier #climate #military #globalsecurity

The Women's Foreign Policy Group and @Women4Word (WFI) gathered at the @SundaramTagore Gallery in New York City during UNGA week for an inspiring event on women's economic empowerment and the U.S.-India relationship. In addition to a fascinating panel discussion, attendees had the opportunity to purchase hand-woven @OfficialZarizar shawls, with proceeds directly supporting women in rural Indian communities. We are deeply grateful to our speakers, Dr. @GeetaRaoGupta, U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues; @AnniePotts, award-winning actress and ZariZar Global Fashion Ambassador; and our moderator Dr. Vishakha Desai, President Emerita, Asia Society and Past Chair, Committee on Global Thought at Columbia University, for their profound insights and contributions. We were proud to celebrate and highlight the role of women in strengthening global economic relationships. #wfpg #womenomics #usindiarelations #unga

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to the Women’s Foreign Policy Group’s Fall 2024 intern cohort! Meet Lili, Diana, Ellen, Emily, Neya, and Brigid: our dynamic team who will be supporting WFPG throughout the Fall. We’re excited to have them on board and can’t wait for you to get to know them better. Visit our website to read all about their backgrounds, experiences, and interests! #wfpg #dcinternship #womeninforeignpolicy

The Women's Foreign Policy Group is excited to announce our 2024 Celebrating Women Leaders Annual Benefit Luncheon, this year hosted by the @ItalyinUS on Friday, November 15th, from 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM ET. The theme of this year's benefit is AI, security, and innovation. We are honored to be celebrating the accomplishments of two awardees: @IreneFellin, NATO Secretary General's Special Representative for Women, Peace and Security (@NATOWPS); and @IAmAmnaNawaz, Co-Anchor of PBS @NewsHour. We are delighted to welcome Jennifer Ewbank, Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency for Digital Innovation, 2019-2024, who will deliver a keynote addressing the rise of AI and its impact on security. We would also like to extend a special thank you to Ambassador of Italy @MAZappia for your valued support of WFPG! We encourage you to register soon, as last year's event sold out early. If you are interested in learning more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at benefit@wfpg.org. #wfpg #womenleaders #internationalaffairs #aiandsecurity

Dear Friends & Colleagues, Are you ready for the Hour of Power? The Power of Womenomics in New York! Join us with @OfficialZarizar September 24th at the @sundaramtagore Gallery. Co-hosted by Women Forward International and @wfpg RSVP here: womenforwardinternational.org/powerofwomenom…

Please join us virtually on Thursday, September 19th at 3:30 pm to meet accomplished professionals in international affairs specializing in the Middle East & North Africa region. Our discussion will feature both Anne W. Patterson, Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, and former United States Ambassador to Egypt and Pakistan, and Barbara Slavin, a distinguished fellow at the Stimson Center in Washington and lecturer in international affairs at George Washington University. Register today to secure your spot! #wfpg #foreignpolicy #foreignservice #middleeast #northafrica

Looking for a way to make your resume stand out in today's crowded job market? Join the Women's Foreign Policy Group and George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs for a peer mentorship session and Rapid Fire Resume Review on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM ET. Come prepared with your resume and get ready to practice your elevator pitch skills in a "speed dating" format, allowing you to prepare for the job market in the form of peer-to-peer mentorship. This will be followed by an informal networking hour, giving attendees a chance to speak about their experiences and form interpersonal connections. Reserve your spot today at wfpg.org! #networking #dcprofessionals #youngprofessionals #wfpg #jobhunt

Women’s Foreign Policy Group, in collaboration with Women Forward International (WFI), invites you to The Power of Womenomics: A New Foreign Policy for the Next Generation. Our esteemed speakers include Ambassador Geeta Rao Gupta, U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues, and Annie Potts, actress and ZariZar Global Fashion Ambassador. This invigorating discussion will explore the role of women’s economic empowerment in shaping global policy, particularly as it pertains to the future of U.S.-India relations. Following the panel discussion, attendees will take part in a networking reception with live Indian music, hors d’oeuvres, and the opportunity to purchase handmade ZariZar shawls. #Womenomics #WFPG #GlobalEmpowerment #CulturalDiplomacy

Please join us on Thursday, September 12th at 3:30 PM ET for the September installment of our monthly Mentor Minutes. This month we are joined by @LilaAbed, Acting Director of the Wilson Center's Mexico Institute. Lila brings a wealth of professional experience and knowledge to our discussion. Attendance is capped at 50, so register today to secure your spot! #mentoring #wfpg #foreignpolicy #foreignpolicycareers #foreignservice

The Women's Foreign Policy Group and @SAISHopkins Defense & Intelligence club look forward to the discussion of "The Sisterhood: The Secret History of Women at the CIA" for the Fall installment of WFPG's Author Talk series. The program will take place at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center on Thursday, September 5th, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM EST. New York Times bestselling author @lizamundy will discuss her newest book, which details the long history of women's integral involvement in the CIA from the time it was founded to present day. This engaging conversation will be moderated by Dr. Deborah Wituski, Vice President of Global Intelligence at Google and Adjunct Lecturer at SAIS, and will include time to discuss the book during an audience Q&A and networking reception. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Due to an overwhelming amount of RSVPs and excitement surrounding this event, the event registration form is now closed. However, we encourage you to sign up for our waitlist at wfpg.org! #womenshistory #wfpg #lizamundy #booktalk