"Integrating Gender in a Military: From Words and Writings to Actions"

Charlotte Isaksson, Swedish Armed Forces Gender Advisor

Friday, July 18, 12-1 pm
Kennedy School, Harvard University, Fainsod Room

Charlotte Isaksson is the Senior Gender Advisor in the Swedish Armed Forces Headquarters, and on standby for the Nordic Battle Group. Her primary work is on implementation of UN Resolution 1325 in peacekeeping operations. In 2006 she served as the Gender Advisor in the European Union mission in Democratic Congo. She also founded and led the Genderforce program, focused on education and training in military, police, and rescue service organizations. In 2006 she received the peer-awarded national ”Doris Olsen Award” for achievements within gender work. Charlotte has a background in the Artillery Corps, where she left active military duty as an officer to pursue academic studies within social sciences. She is a certified leadership and team development trainer with extensive experience in both private and government organizations.

Co-sponsored by The Boston Consortium