Experts from the U.S. Institute of Peace provide the latest analysis and perspective on the world’s critical hot spots, U.S. and global security and issues involved in violent conflict, based on the Institute’s work on the ground and with key individuals, governments and organizations. They give interviews and background briefings to journalists and write for news outlets around the world.
Carol Castiel’s PCUSA interview with Palwasha Kakar, director for religion and inclusive societies at the the United States Institute of Peace included her insights into the “Queen Mothers” of #Ghana, who play a crucial role in conflict resolution and combatting violence. The Queen Mothers are selected from...
In honor of women’s history month, host Carol Castiel talks with Afghan American, Palwasha Kakar, director for Religion and Inclusive Societies at the US Institute of Peace, about the valiant struggles waged by the women of Afghanistan and Iran in the face of severe restrictions imposed by...
A group of Harvard Divinity School alumni in humanitarian aid professions reflected on the impact of their education at HDS and discussed the intersection of ethics, religion, and spirituality at a virtual panel Tuesday. The discussion included three HDS alumni — interim director of Religion and Inclusive Societies at U.S. Institute of Peace Palwasha L. Kakar, Church World Service President Richard L. “Rick” Santos, and International Bridges to Justice founder Karen I. Tse...
The Trump administration found a rare area of bipartisan agreement with the launch of a strategy to reduce global conflict and foster long-term peace by engaging more women in security agreements, political life and civic society. But even as the initiative draws praise...
Nada Kabil thought her friends had checked in advance about whether it was OK to wear a hijab at the ACE Club, a country club for expatriates in Cairo’s upscale Maadi district. So, she was taken aback when she arrived and was told that she needed to either take off her head covering or...
With global conflict on the rise and record numbers of refugees fleeing violence in their communities, the world can seem more dangerous than ever. Yet there are countless rays of hope. The nine women below—who recently attended Inclusive Security’s annual colloquium—are just a few examples of those risking their lives and livelihoods to forge a more peaceful path. From Colombia to Syria, these women are stopping wars, negotiating ceasefires, and rebuilding societies.
Conflicted, beset with issues as to his identity, unsure of his place in the world. Muslim masculinity is in a state of crisis. Honor killings. Political violence. Extremism. Domestic abuse. Grooming. Every touchpaper possible that can be lit, has been lit. Some are aiding and abetting this crisis, while with little fanfare, a lone few Muslim leaders are attempting to take it on. If masculinity is in crisis, the masculinity of the Muslim man is really feeling the heat.
Tailoring her message to the professional peacebuilders in her audience, Kakar outlined two projects under her purview as senior program officer for Religion and Peacebuilding at the United States Institute of Peace: (1) mapping the religious sector of ...
Few policies are in place to shield female police recruits from the unwanted comments or inappropriate behavior of their male peers, said Palwasha Kakar, a senior program officer for religion and peacebuilding at the U.S. Institute of Peace. “All women ...
Few policies are in place to shield female police recruits from the unwanted comments or inappropriate behavior of their male peers, said Palwasha Kakar, a senior program officer for religion and peacebuilding at the U.S. Institute of Peace. “All women ...