An official website of the United States government
Here's how you know
A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Home : Media : News : News Article View
NEWS | Aug. 16, 2023

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Hosts Inaugural Regional Military Gender Advisor Course

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) welcomed defense partners from 11 regional nations for the inaugural Indo-Pacific Regional Military Gender Advisor Course, Aug. 14 -25. This course is part of a five-year initiative by the USINDOPACOM Office of Women, Peace & Security (WPS) to develop a fully trained network of certified military Gender Advisors within the Indo-Pacific.

In his opening remarks, Air Commodore Chris Robson, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command J5 Deputy Director for Strategy & WPS Senior Representative highlighted how, “Applying a gender perspective helps us better understand the security concerns of the entire population, reduce potential gender-blind spots, and identify the full range of risks, resources, and opportunities available to us”.

Course participants included representatives from Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, Fiji, Japan, Malaysia, Mongolia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, and Thailand. “U.S. Indo-Pacific Command is committed to advancing WPS alongside our regional partners to achieve mutual goals for a lasting peace and stability.  Together, we can develop more holistic and human-centered approaches to security in the region”, said Robson.

The course is intended to increase awareness of WPS and its relevance to international security, help students develop the skills necessary to operationalize and institutionalize WPS within the defense sector, and build meaningful relationships and networks to enable collaboration on WPS efforts.

Women, Peace and Security is in international framework that promotes women’s full and equal participation in peace and security as a prerequisite to achieving sustainable peace. Guest instructors, facilitators, and support staff come from across the U.S. Office of the Secretary of Defense, Joint Staff, US Northern Command, US Army Pacific, 351st Civil Affairs Command, U.S Pacific Fleet, Marine Forces Pacific, Australian Defence Force, and New Zealand Defence Force. The course also features speakers from civil society organizations to demonstrate a whole-of-government, whole-of-society approach to WPS implementation.

CONNECT WITH USINDOPACOM
Facebook

Like Us
Twitter
354,751
Follow Us

ENGAGE & CONNECT MORE WITH PACOM

                                                 

IN THE USINDOPACOM NEWS
‘Priority is an Understatement’: Guam Governor attends National Guard Cybersecurity Summit
Federal, military, local government, and civilian stakeholders participate in the 2024 Central Pacific Cybersecurity Summit at the University of Guam, Nov. 6, 2023. Hosted by the Guam National Guard, the summit aimed to enhance local and national security by integrating cyber defense to deter adversaries and improve cyber resiliency.
Nov. 27, 2023 - Over 100 cybersecurity stakeholders gathered at the University of Guam for the 2024 Central Pacific Cybersecurity Summit, hosted by the Guam National Guard from Nov. 6-7...

Readout of Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti’s Meeting with Republic of Korea Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Yang Yong-mo
BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Nov. 24, 2023) - Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea meet with Republic of Korea Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Yang Yong-mo aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) while the ship is in Busan, Republic of Korea for a port visit, Nov. 24. Franchetti and Honea visited Vinson and other 7th Fleet commands to engage with Sailors and Navy leadership to highlight Franchetti's priority of strengthening the Navy team. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Amanda R. Gray)
Nov. 27, 2023 - Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti met Republic of Korea Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Yang Yong-mo at Busan Naval Base in Busan, Republic of Korea, today...

U.S. Navy Destroyer Conducts Freedom of Navigation Operation in the South China Sea
231125-N-EE352-1002 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 25, 2023) – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Grace Hopper (DDG 70) conducts routine underway operations. Hopper is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Leon Vonguyen)
Nov. 25, 2023 - On November 25, USS Hopper  (DDG 70) asserted navigational rights and freedoms in the South China Sea near the Paracel Islands, consistent with international law. At the conclusion of the operation, USS Hopper (DDG 70) exited...

USINDOPACOM Statement on DPRK Launch
Nov. 22, 2023 - We are aware of the DPRK’s Nov. 21 launch of a space launch vehicle (SLV) and Nov. 22 Short Range Ballistic Missile (SRBM) launch and are consulting closely with the Republic of Korea (ROK) and Japan, as well as other...

Readout of Assistant Secretary of Defense Ely Ratner's Calls With Republic of Korea and Japan
Nov. 22, 2023 - U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Ely Ratner spoke today in separate calls with Republic of Korea (ROK) Deputy Minister for National Defense Policy Heo Taekeun and with Japan...