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Empowered Women Help Create a More Peaceful World

Empowered Women Help Create a More Peaceful World

Date: Monday, March 29, 2021 / Time: 11:00am - 12:15pm EDT

USIP and the Department of Defense hosted a discussion on the military’s progress and commitment to implementing the WPS agenda in their operations. To inform and strengthen engagement between the U.S. government and civil society organizations, the discussion also included key questions from the U.S. Civil Society Working Group on WPS (USCSWG).

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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.

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Women Transforming Peace

Women Transforming Peace

Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2020 / Time: 10:00am - 11:30am EST

On October 20, USIP and the U.S. Civil Society Working Group on Women, Peace and Security marked the 20th anniversary of U.N. Security Council Resolution 1325. The discussion looked at how countries are expanding on the Women, Peace and Security agenda by adopting feminist....

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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

The Path to Intra-Afghan Talks

The Path to Intra-Afghan Talks

Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2020 / Time: 11:00am - 12:15pm 

On April 22, USIP hosted members of the Afghan government’s negotiating team for an online discussion on recent developments, the challenges of getting intra-Afghan negotiations underway, and how the country can move closer to a political settlement for the decades-long conflict. 

Peace ProcessesMediation, Negotiation & DialogueGender

A Conversation with First Lady of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Rula Ghani

A Conversation with First Lady of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Rula Ghani

Date: Thursday, November 14, 2019 / Time: 10:00am - 11:30am 

To explore the importance of Afghan women in building a sustainable peace process, H.E. First Lady Rula Ghani will join USIP for a timely discussion on her role in the Afghan Women’s National Consensus for Peace (Ejma-e-Mili), as well as other current events on peace, security, and governance in Afghanistan. Following a keynote address by the First Lady will be a moderated question and answer session.

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Conversation with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Nadia Murad

Conversation with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Nadia Murad

Date: Friday, June 28, 2019 / Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm 

On June 28, USIP, in partnership with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office, will host Nobel Peace Prize laureate Nadia Murad, a leading advocate for survivors of genocide and sexual violence, to discuss her work to help Iraq recover, the plight of the Yazidi people, and stabilization and resilience in the country.

Fragility & ResilienceReconciliationGender