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How Women on the Front Lines Forge Peace

How Women on the Front Lines Forge Peace

Date: Friday, March 1, 2024 / Time: 10:00am - 11:15am EST

Ahead of International Women’s Day and on the first day of Women’s History Month, USIP recognized and celebrated the awardee and finalists for the 2023 Women Building Peace Award. The conversation explored how these four fearless women from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Haiti, Kenya and Syria are making history while working for a peaceful future.

GenderMediation, Negotiation & DialogueFragility & Resilience

The Afro-Indigenous Peoples of Honduras: Exclusion, Conflict, and Migration

The Afro-Indigenous Peoples of Honduras: Exclusion, Conflict, and Migration

Date: Wednesday, January 24, 2024 / Time: 9:30am - 11:00am EST

On January 24, USIP and El Faro English held a conversation on the marginalization and displacement of the Garifuna population in Honduras. The discussion examined how discrimination, climate change, and conflicts over land rights help drive migration to the United States and explored policy options that can help protect human rights and curb migration.

Human RightsEconomicsFragility & Resilience

Lessons Learned from Past International Security Missions in Haiti

Lessons Learned from Past International Security Missions in Haiti

Date: Thursday, December 14, 2023 / Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST

On December 14, USIP — in partnership with the missions of Haiti, Trinidad and Tobago, and the United States of America to the Organization of American States (OAS)— hosted a discussion with former U.N. special representatives that explored the challenges facing these renewed efforts to stabilize Haiti’s security and political environments.

Democracy & GovernanceJustice, Security & Rule of Law

First in War, First in Peace: U.S. Military Veterans as Peacebuilders

First in War, First in Peace: U.S. Military Veterans as Peacebuilders

Date: Thursday, November 9, 2023 / Time: 9:30am - 10:30am EST

In honor of Veterans Day, USIP held a discussion with two former senior U.S. military officers who continue to pursue peace after retiring from the armed forces. The conversation highlighted how military experience has shaped the way these veterans view their post-military initiatives and the security challenges facing the country today. 

Civilian-Military Relations

Building Bridges in Development: USAID’s Strategic Religious Engagement Policy

Building Bridges in Development: USAID’s Strategic Religious Engagement Policy

Date: Tuesday, September 12, 2023 / Time: 9:30am - 10:30am 

On September 12, USIP and USAID launched “Building Bridges in Development: USAID’s Strategic Religious Engagement Policy.” USAID Administrator Samantha Power and other leaders across the U.S. government discussed the new policy and its impact on development, diplomacy and peacebuilding moving forward.

Religion

AI and the Next Generation of Peacebuilders

AI and the Next Generation of Peacebuilders

Date: Friday, September 8, 2023 / Time: 9:00am - 10:15am EDT

On September 8, USIP held a conversation on the rapidly evolving world of AI that examined its potential as both a beacon for peacebuilding and a challenge for global stability.

Youth

The Evolution of Peacekeeper Training

The Evolution of Peacekeeper Training

Date: Friday, July 14, 2023 / Time: 10:00am - 11:15am EDT

On July 14, USIP and the U.N. Institute for Training and Research held a conversation on what peacekeeping trainers need to focus on to improve mission performance and outcomes as peacekeeping missions increase in complexity.

Global Policy

Why Women Matter to Peace and Security in the Indo-Pacific

Why Women Matter to Peace and Security in the Indo-Pacific

Date: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 / Time: 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

On June 21, USIP hosted a panel discussion with members of U.S. INDOPACOM, who discussed why gender-inclusive policies are critical to security in the region. Opening remarks were followed by a panel discussion on progress toward expanding gender-inclusion in security strategy and operations across the region.

Gender

Elevating Women’s Leadership for Effective Transboundary Water Cooperation

Elevating Women’s Leadership for Effective Transboundary Water Cooperation

Date: Tuesday, June 20, 2023 / Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT

On June 20, USIP, the Environmental Law Institute and the Stockholm International Water Institute hosted a conversation on women’s leadership in water diplomacy. In honor of the second International Day of Women in Diplomacy, women water diplomats from around the world discussed water conflict sensitivities, shared lessons learned and enumerated paths forward for peace.

EconomicsGenderEnvironment