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Amplifying Women’s Voices in Peacebuilding

Amplifying Women’s Voices in Peacebuilding

Date: Wednesday, November 2, 2022 / Time: 10:30am - 11:45am 

On November 2, USIP hosted a conversation on the role of women in creating an inclusive and equitable path forward for the peacebuilding field. The discussion brought together women practitioners and academics from a range of generational and geographical backgrounds to examine what their diverse experiences with equity and inclusion can tell us about the state of JDEIA in peacebuilding — as well as what can be done to better elevate women’s voices in the future.

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After COVID, How Can Youth Help Address Gender-Based Violence?

After COVID, How Can Youth Help Address Gender-Based Violence?

Date: Thursday, August 4, 2022 / Time: 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

On August 4, USIP hosted the first event in our new series, YouthTalks. Organized by the USIP Youth Advisory Council, YouthTalks facilitates conversations between youth peacebuilders from conflict affected regions on key issues related to peace and security.

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Engaging Afghan Women and Civil Society in U.S. Policymaking

Engaging Afghan Women and Civil Society in U.S. Policymaking

Date: Thursday, July 28, 2022 / Time: 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT

USIP and other Afghan stakeholder forums joined for the launch of the U.S.-Afghan Consultative Mechanism. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken provided remarks, and U.S. Special Envoy for Afghan Women, Girls, and Human Rights Rina Amiri moderated a discussion with representatives of the USACM platform. 

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Protecting Gender and Sexual Minorities in Peacebuilding

Protecting Gender and Sexual Minorities in Peacebuilding

Date: Wednesday, June 29, 2022 / Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT

On June 29, USIP hosted a conversation on the vulnerabilities of gender and sexual minorities in conflict settings and the path toward their meaningful inclusion in peacebuilding. The discussion looked at how protection of LGBTQ+ persons can be integrated into broader initiatives...

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The Ukraine Conflict and the Crisis of Sexual Violence

The Ukraine Conflict and the Crisis of Sexual Violence

Date: Monday, June 6, 2022 / Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT

On June 6, USIP hosted a conversation with U.N. Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) on Sexual Violence in Conflict Pramila Patten following her recent visit to Ukraine. During the visit, SRSG Patten signed a framework on cooperation between the government of Ukraine and the United Nations to support conflict-related sexual violence prevention and response efforts.

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Women, Climate Change and Peacebuilding

Women, Climate Change and Peacebuilding

Date: Thursday, March 31, 2022 / Time: 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

On March 31 USIP hosted Josefina Klinger Zúñiga and Rizwana Hasan for a discussion on the strategies they use to take on the systems and actors who degrade and destroy the environment and how their people-centered approach helps protect the rights of individuals, communities and the environment. 

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Islam, Peace and Women’s Rights in Afghanistan

Islam, Peace and Women’s Rights in Afghanistan

Date: Monday, March 28, 2022 / Time: 11:00am - 12:15pm EDT

On March 28, USIP held a conversation examining the differences between Taliban views and practices and those of other Muslim-majority nations. The Institute will host U.S. Special Envoy for Afghan Women, Girls and Human Rights Rina Amiri, Grand Sheikh of the Al Azhar University Sheikh Ahmad Muhammad al Tayeb and...

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Twitter Space Series: Protecting Women's Participation in Peacebuilding

Twitter Space Series: Protecting Women's Participation in Peacebuilding

Start: Friday, February 25, 2022 at 10:00am / End: Monday, March 7, 2022 at 11:00am

From February 25 to March 7, USIP hosted a series of Twitter Spaces between USIP experts and peacebuilding practitioners working in Afghanistan, Colombia, Myanmar, the Sahel and Ukraine to underscore the importance of protecting and facilitating women’s meaningful inclusion in peacebuilding

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Celebrating 21 Years of UNSCR 1325

Celebrating 21 Years of UNSCR 1325

Date: Tuesday, November 9, 2021 / Time: 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST

On November 9, USIP and the State Department’s Office of Global Women’s Issues held a fireside chat to commemorate the 21st anniversary of UNSCR 1325. The discussion reflected on progress made on women, peace and security issues and look forward to the years ahead.

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2021 Women Building Peace Award Ceremony

2021 Women Building Peace Award Ceremony

Date: Wednesday, October 20, 2021 / Time: 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT

On October 20, 2021 USIP honored these heroic finalists and announced the recipient of the award. In addition to honoring the awardee and all the finalists, this year USIP payed special tribute to all Afghan women.

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