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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 sustainable security outcomes for the United States and a global community.

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A Guide to Election Security

Ideate

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

As an organization committed to the principle of anti-partisanship, we know that a collaborative environment is critical to more informed security outcomes for an increasingly interconnected world. Girl Security centers collaborative learning, training, and direct representation 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.