On Thursday, the IADC held the opening session of its inaugural Gender Integration and Perspectives in the Armed Forces elective. Established with support from Canada’s Directorate of Military Training and Cooperation, the elective is being taught to 24 students from 12 countries. Thursday’s session included an introduction to the USSOUTHCOM Women, Peace, and Security Program’s agenda. The course continues this week with sessions covering the development of National Action Plans and the implementation of gender integration policies.