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Mediation in Nonviolent Action Campaigns

Mediation in Nonviolent Action Campaigns

Date: Tuesday, March 16, 2021 / Time: 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

To better understand the intersections of nonviolent action and peacebuilding processes, USIP hosted the first in a series of four events on people power, peace, and democracy. The event series highlights multiple groundbreaking research projects and features insights from activists and international practitioners and policymakers to provide viewers with actionable takeaways. 

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Defiance and Democracy: Understanding the Thai Protest Movement

Defiance and Democracy: Understanding the Thai Protest Movement

Date: Tuesday, January 19, 2021 / Time: 10:00am - 11:00am EST

On January 19, USIP hosted a discussion on the underlying political dynamics that drive this movement—as well as a look at the tactics the protestors have deployed to mobilize in Thailand’s restrictive environment, where the protest movement may go from here, and how the U.S. government might constructively respond.

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How Movements Fight Corruption

How Movements Fight Corruption

Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2020 / Time: 10:00am - 11:15am EST

On December 9, USIP hosted a discussion on citizen and movement efforts in Guatemala, Ukraine, and Zimbabwe. This event featured activists, scholars of nonviolent action, and international donors to explore the various ways bottom-up pressure can be used to make governments more open, hold leaders accountable, and prevent and curb corruption.

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The Catholic Church and Peacebuilding

The Catholic Church and Peacebuilding

Date: Thursday, September 24, 2020 / Time: 11:00am - 12:15pm 

On September 24, USIP held an event that explored how and where the Catholic Church is able—or has the potential—to effectively support peace processes and people power movements by operating at the grassroots, engaging at the formal level, and liaising in between.

ReligionNonviolent ActionPeace Processes

Inaugural Women Building Peace Award Celebration

Inaugural Women Building Peace Award Celebration

Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2020 / Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm 

From Africa and the Middle East to Southeast Asia and South America, USIP’s 10 2020 Women Building Peace Award finalists have overcome conflict and violence to forge hope for a brighter future. Watch the 2020 Women Building Peace Award celebration to hear the finalists’ inspiring stories and learn about their efforts to build a more peaceful world.

Fragility & ResilienceGenderHuman RightsNonviolent Action

People Power in a Pandemic

People Power in a Pandemic

Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2020 / Time: 10:00am - 11:30am 

On May 19, USIP hosted activists and peacebuilders from South Sudan, Syria, and Venezuela for a discussion on how nonviolent movements are confronting and adjusting to their new operating environments, how they are spreading awareness about the virus and safety measures in their communities, and how they envision the post-coronavirus era in their societies.  

Nonviolent ActionDemocracy & GovernanceFragility & Resilience

Healing Afghanistan Through Art

Healing Afghanistan Through Art

Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2020 / Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm 

On January 28, USIP and ArtLords founders Omaid Sharifi and Kabir Mokamel held a conversation on Afghan art, music, and culture and the important role they play in uniting Afghans during this pivotal but uncertain moment in the peace process. Sharifi and Mokamel were joined by artist and activist Hamidullah Natiq for a discussion of their art, activism, and peace.

Peace ProcessesNonviolent ActionJustice, Security & Rule of Law

7th Annual Release of the Global Terrorism Index

7th Annual Release of the Global Terrorism Index

Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2019 / Time: 9:30am - 12:00pm 

On December 10, USIP and the Institute for Economics and Peace held a discussion on the seventh annual GTI, including a discussion on how data can help shape counterterrorism policy. Speakers addressed key findings from the report, explored specific trends in terrorism research, and discussed the impact of this data on the decision-making process for policy, practice, and research.

Global PolicyNonviolent ActionViolent Extremism

When Movements Face Repression

When Movements Face Repression

Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2019 / Time: 9:00am - 10:30am 

Protest movements are on the rise globally. From Hong Kong to Chile to Lebanon, people are taking to the streets in large numbers to demand social and political change. But protestors that challenge the status quo often face repression from state and nonstate armed actors—over 90% of major nonviolent campaigns from 1900-2014 experienced some form of government repression, often in violation of internationally recognized rights to freedom of expression, assembly, and association. In the face of violent repression, how can movements maintain nonviolent discipline and resilience among their members? And how critical is nonviolent discipline for movement success?

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Exploring New Approaches for Atrocity Prevention

Exploring New Approaches for Atrocity Prevention

Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2019 / Time: 3:00pm - 4:30pm 

On October 16, USIP held a discussion on the Right to Assist doctrine with ICNC President Hardy Merriman, co-author of the report, and other civil resistance experts. The event looked at how Right to Assist could be implemented, as well as how increased external support might be viewed from the perspectives of efficacy, international law, practical concerns, and possible unintended consequences.

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