The Future of Yemen
The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) Yemen Working Group and the National Democratic Institute (NDI) hosted a video-conference with leaders of the Yemeni opposition. Read the event analysis, The Future of Yemen
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.
His Excellency Angelino Garzón, Vice-President of the Republic of Colombia
Vice President Garzón is the first senior Colombian official to visit Washington since the inauguration of President Juan Manuel Santos in August 2010. Garzón will discuss new directions taken under the Santos government, in such areas as social and agrarian reform, peace, human rights, and foreign policy. Webcast: This event will be webcast live beginning at 4:30pm EST on January 26, 2011 through the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.
Environmental Sustainability and Peace in a Changing World
This event discusses the impact of Climate Change on conflict and sustainable development.
Relief Efforts in the Wake of the Pakistani Floods
Pakistan is in the midst of the worst natural disaster of its history. On October 15, USIP hosted the event "Relief Efforts in the Wake of the Pakistani Floods," in which experts assessed the relief efforts thus far and analyzed the challenges ahead, the next steps for donors, and implications of relief assistance for the future of the Pakistan-U.S. relationship.
Understanding Civilian Protection: Concepts and Practices
In the first round of this seminar series, co-organized by the U.S. Institute of Peace and the Brookings Institution, some 45 participants from the United Nations, international humanitarian and development organizations, non-governmental human rights and humanitarian organizations, different agencies of the U.S. government and the U.S. military, academic institutions and the diplomatic community came together to discuss current challenges in protecting civilians.
Transitional Justice in Balance:
The book “Transitional Justice in Balance: Comparing Processes, Weighing Efficacy,” by Tricia D. Olsen, Leigh A. Payne and Andrew G. Reiter is a groundbreaking effort to strengthen the empirical, theoretical and policy foundations of the field of transitional justice.
Peace vs. Human Rights? Implications for a Peace Settlement with the Taliban
For the first time since the 2001 start of the U.S.-led intervention in Afghanistan, a real prospect exists for political dialogue among the various combatants aimed at the cessation of armed conflict. USIP hosted a discussion of reconciliation initiatives and the implications of a peace deal with the Taliban.
Human Rights in Colombia: New Tools for the Toolkit?
USIP cordially invites you to join us for a discussion with Colombian Vice President Francisco Santos Calderón. Vice President Santos will talk about the status of human rights in Colombia today and Colombia’s experience engaging in a new United Nations process, the Universal Periodic Review (UPR).