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How to Strengthen Security Sector Assistance

How to Strengthen Security Sector Assistance

Date: Friday, May 5, 2023 / Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT

On May 5, USIP hosted a conversation with the working group’s co-chairs as they presented findings from the final report. The discussion examined how elite capture of security sectors abroad can undermine the effectiveness of U.S. security sector assistance and drive violence — and what policymakers can do to make security sector assistance more effective.

Fragility & ResilienceDemocracy & GovernanceJustice, Security & Rule of Law

The Voices of South Sudan’s Women

The Voices of South Sudan’s Women

Date: Monday, March 8, 2021 / Time: 10:00am - 11:15am EST

In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, USIP, Oxfam International, and FEMRITE—the Ugandan Women Writers Association—hosted a discussion about how women’s literary voices can contribute to building a deeper understanding of the impact of conflict in South Sudan and inspire progress toward peace.

GenderPeace ProcessesHuman Rights

Women Leading Nonviolent Movements

Women Leading Nonviolent Movements

Date: Friday, March 22, 2019 / Time: 9:30am - 11:30am 

To celebrate National Women’s History Month, the U.S. Institute of Peace and the 2020 One Woman, One Vote Festival will host an intergenerational discussion among women nonviolent activists.

GenderNonviolent Action

The United States’ Efforts to Combat the Lord's Resistance Army

Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2011 / Time: 9:00am - 10:30am 

Assistant Secretary Johnnie Carson described the ongoing U.S. efforts to support regional partners in mitigating and eliminating the threat posed by the LRA, including the recent decision to deploy U.S. military advisers to work with regional militaries.  He also discussed new opportunities and continuing challenges for this regional effort.

Conflict Analysis & PreventionHuman RightsMediation, Negotiation & Dialogue

Working in War-Ravaged Societies

Date: Thursday, October 27, 2011 / Time: 10:00am - 11:30am 

The United States Institute of Peace and the Peace Corps partnered to commemorate the Peace Corps’ 50th anniversary with this panel discussion on post-conflict environments and the requirements for preparing and protecting volunteers who serve in them.

Education & TrainingEducation & Training