Human Rights

A frank discussion of the conflict between the Iranian regime and opposition and its implications for the Obama administration.

In partnership with The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting and American University, USIP is sponsoring the Washington, D.C. premiere of "Rebuilding Hope," a film following three of Sudan's "Lost Boys" on a journey back home to find surviving family members, and rediscover and contribute to their homeland. The film also sheds light on what the future holds for southern Sudan in its precarious struggle for peace, development and stability.

A panel of experts discuss how programs and policies addressing gender-based violence must take into account male gender issues.  Their expertise draws upon significant field work experience in both Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. They consider the practitioner challenges toward understanding and engaging men and boys in finding sustainable solutions to gender-based violence in zones of conflict.

Join in a discussion with a panel of the Vital Voices 2010 Global Leadership Award winners.  The leaders chosen this year represent diverse backgrounds and countries including Pakistan, Brazil, Kenya, Bahrain, and Afghanistan.  The panel will discuss innovative and creative strategies toward peacebuilding from the grassroots level to regional initiatives.

Nigeria has come under increased scrutiny as a possible hotbed of international terrorists. To discuss whether this is a credible conclusion the U.S. Institute of Peace is hosting a public workshop on March 15 featuring John Paden, Clarence Robinson Professor of International Studies at George Mason University, and David R. Smock, Vice President at the U.S. Institute of Peace.

Please join USIP for a panel discussion on the complex relationship between clergy and regime in Iran. 

This USIP event examined the complex nexus between democratic change and U.S. security interests, with a principal focus on Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco and Yemen.

Despite the challenges facing the next generation of Iraqis, many Iraqi youth are generally positive about their futures. This event will consider some of the ways these young people are contributing to their communities, with a particular focus on USIP's work with Iraqi youth and partners in education, media and civil society sectors. 

This event examined the complex nexus between democratic change and U.S. security interests, with a principal focus on Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco and Yemen.

Local ownership is essential for successful security sector reform (SSR), but donor countries often determine priorities and programs. What practical steps can policymakers and practitioners take to encourage local ownership of reform efforts?