This episode was recorded in English.

In 2017, Congress passed the Women, Peace and Security Act that called for the United States to be a global leader in promoting meaningful participation of women in conflict prevention, management and resolution.  It is at the Combatant Commands, namely SOUTHCOM, where the WPS Program is crafted to suit the needs of the United States and Partner Nations.

Our host for this episode is Major Tahina Montoya, an Air Force Reserves Intelligence Officer and former IADC staff member.

Our guest is LtCol Duilia Turner. LtCol Turner is an Air Force Foreign Area Officer and Chief of the Women, Peace and Security Program at SOUTHCOM. She is also a host in the WPS Breaking Barriers podcast.

CIDcast Producer/Audio Editor: Frieda Garcia Castellanos
External Relations Officer: Capt Durango Vazquez (Mex)