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USIP is America’s nonpartisan institute to promote national security and global stability by reducing violent conflicts abroad. Our staff guide peace talks and advise governments; train police and religious leaders; and support community groups opposing extremism—all to help troubled countries solve their own conflicts peacefully.

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USIP works in 51 countries facing warfare and extremism, from Iraq and Afghanistan to Burma and Nigeria. On any given day, our staff work with partners in prime ministers’ offices and parliaments—and in refugee camps and community centers—building peaceful solutions to bloodshed.

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Women Guiding Peace After War: Lessons from Rwanda

Monday, June 26, 2017, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

The U.S. Institute of Peace and the organization Inclusive Security invite you to a discussion on Rwanda’s transition from genocide to a country at peace, where women hold 64 percent of seats in parliament.

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