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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

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

Women’s Leadership in Peace, Democracy and Political Transitions in the Horn of Africa

Women’s Leadership in Peace, Democracy and Political Transitions in the Horn of Africa

Date: Monday, March 27, 2023 / Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT

On March 27, USIP hosted a conversation with two prominent women, peace and security champions from the Horn of Africa on the sidelines of the U.S. Summit for Democracy. The discussion looked at the role of women’s inclusion and participation in advancing democratic political transitions to achieve sustainable peace.

Democracy & GovernanceGenderPeace Processes

The Poetry of War and Peace

The Poetry of War and Peace

Date: Friday, February 3, 2023 / Time: 10:00am - 11:15am EST

On February 3, USIP hosted a conversation with conflict mediator, acclaimed poet and host of the popular podcast “Poetry Unbound" Pádraig Ó Tuama and bestselling author and Washington Post columnist Amanda Ripley. The discussion reflected on how poetry and language can capture the destruction of conflict, as well as how the arts can help build peace.

GenderReconciliationHuman Rights

Women and Youth in Nonviolent Action Campaigns

Women and Youth in Nonviolent Action Campaigns

Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2023 / Time: 10:00am - 11:15am EST

On January 10, USIP hosted a discussion on the dynamics of women and youth activism in contemporary nonviolent movements. The conversation featured researchers and activists as they reflect on why participation from women and young people helps movements succeed, how women and youth participation in civic movements has evolved over time, and the challenges that women and youth face in their efforts to build better futures.

Nonviolent ActionGender

Protecting Gender and Sexual Minorities During Armed Conflict

Protecting Gender and Sexual Minorities During Armed Conflict

Date: Tuesday, November 8, 2022 / Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST

On November 8, USIP hosted Victor Madrigal-Borloz, the U.N. independent expert on sexual orientation and gender identity, and other experts for a discussion of the gendered dimensions of armed conflict, their root causes and consequences, and how to increase protection of gender-diverse persons and groups from discrimination and violence.

GenderHuman Rights