Sexual Violence in War and Peace
The U.S. Institute of Peace hosted Dr. Jelke Boesten on Wednesday, February 18, 2015, for a panel discussion on the implications of wartime sexual violence on the gender and power dynamics in post-conflict settings.
Events
As a national, nonpartisan, independent Institute, the U.S. Institute of Peace draws on our exceptional convening power to create opportunities for diverse audiences to exchange knowledge, experiences, and ideas necessary for creative solutions to difficult challenges. We serve as an important, neutral platform for bringing together government and nongovernment, diplomacy, security, and development actors, and participants across political views. The Institute’s events help shape public policy and priorities to advance peaceful solutions to conflict and strengthen international security.
Religion and Gender in Extremist Violence: A Discussion with Human Rights Defenders
Former President Jimmy Carter calls discrimination and violence against women and girls one of the most serious and pervasive -- yet ignored -- violations of human rights. Escalating violent religious extremism fuels this pattern. On Thursday, Feb. 12, the U.S. Institute of Peace and The Carter Center were pleased to host this event, which addressed ways in which human rights defenders in Libya and Iraq are working to build peace with particular attention to the role of religion and gender.
Global Security and Gender - A Forum with Sweden’s Foreign Minister Margot Wallström
The U.S. Institute of Peace, in collaboration with the Embassy of Sweden, hosted a forum with new Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallström on diplomacy and gender equality in a challenging global security environment. The forum, followed by a panel discussion and a reception, took place at the Institute on Wednesday, January 28.
Second Global Symposium on Gender in Media
The Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, the United States Institute of Peace, Women and Girls Lead and ITVS co-hosted an event at USIP on September 23rd on the role media plays in shaping positive and negative gender norms and expectations, with a particular focus on conflict-affected and fragile states around the world.
Global Innovators: Women Leading Change Around the World
The U.S. Institute of Peace in partnership with the Vital Voices Global Partnership and the Bernstein Family Foundation hosted a panel event featuring the 2014 Vital Voices Global Leadership Awards Honorees on Thursday, June 19th from 9:00 am to 11:00am.
Ending Sexual Violence in Conflict
USIP hosted a discussion on cutting-edge research initiatives to prevent and mitigate sexual violence in conflict and post-conflict settings.
2nd Annual Sheikha Fatima Lectureship: Women Leading for Peace
On May 8, 2014, the Institute hosted the Second Annual Sheikha Fatima Lectureship on “Women Leading for Peace” at USIP headquarters in Washington D.C., which featured three distinguished female leaders who examined how women’s leadership and skills enhance peacebuilding globally.
Preventing and Mitigating Conflicts: Role of the International Courts
The U.S. Institute of Peace, the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security and The Hague Institute for Global Justice, hosted a dialogue with the Prosecutor from the International Criminal Court (ICC) and jurists from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on April 11th at USIP, to discuss the role of the international courts in preventing and mitigating conflicts.
Resilience on the Front Line
On March 5, 2014, the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Institute of Peace co-hosted a panel session featuring remarks from the 2014 International Women of Courage Awardees at USIP. This was the only occasion the general public heard stories from the award recipients themselves in a public setting.
Conflict, Challenges, and Prospects in the Congo: A Diplomat’s Perspective
Ambassador Roger Meece shared his perspectives on the Democratic Republic of Congo's recent history, current developments and what may lie ahead. Read the coverage, More International Engagement on DRC Needed, Former U.N. Special Rep Says at USIP