Building the Future of Security

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Statement About Girl Security

Girl Security’s mission is to empower girls and young women from underrepresented communities with the skills, experiences, networks, and support to pursue national security careers. As part of our pathways approach, we work to advance girls’ and women’s voices on national security issues with gendered impacts. Our vision is to build a diverse national security workforce of women who can lead responsible and equitable security outcomes for the United States and a global community.
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An Artist Collaboration: What We Carry

Girl Security is collaborating with artist Kayleigh MacDonald to put a spotlight on the normalization of violence against girls, women, and gender minority youth. This campaign also sheds light on the destabilizing effects of gender-based violence on national security.

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Investment

At Girl Security, we believe that investing in the potential of every participant will create a more dynamic experience for program participants, while also laying the foundation for personal and professional networks that will continue to support the next generation of professionals throughout their career paths.

Collaboration

A collaborative environment is critical to more informed security outcomes for an increasingly interconnected world. Girl Security centers collaborative learning, training, and advocacy opportunities at the core of its programmatic model.

Belonging

National security decisions, policies, and laws affects every individual. Ensuring that every Girl Security participant feels a sense of belonging is vital to their sense of self-efficacy in the security sector.
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Molecular & Cellular Biology
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Gurman
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Cybersecurity
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Adriana
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Human Trafficking
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Amulya
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Disinformation
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Sravya
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Cybersecurity
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Illinca
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Climate Security
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Abby
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Gender-Based Violence
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Intelligence
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Diplomacy and Human Rights
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US-China Relations
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Domestic Terrorism
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“National security is a conversation, one that we need to have with young people who have never seen a world without violence and war.”
“Cybersecurity, although a harder concept to grasp, is necessary for the safety of our nation as a whole. Our privacy must be protected and we must feel that our data is in the right hands.”

ALLSecure, A New Portfolio

Interested in learning more about our new All Secure programming?

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News & Events

GIRL SECURITY RECOGNIZED BY GIRLS OPPORTUNITY ALLIANCE, A PROGRAM OF THE OBAMA FOUNDATION

What We Carry: An Interview with Artist Kayleigh MacDonald

Girl Security Joins Cyber Alliance Hosted by Girls Who Code and Made Possible by Craig Newmark Philanthropies

Navigating Sexual Violence in the Workplace

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