Blog
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Reweaving Society: Colombia’s Nasa Women Reviving Culture and Dialogue
Mario Espinoza of One Earth Future program, Shared Resources, paints an image of the powerful traditions and peace activism of the Nasa women of Colombia.
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Violence against Journalists Continues as Hateful Rhetoric Grows
In recognition of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, we must acknowledge the historic and unprecedented threat female journalists face today. Female journalists are attacked, harassed, and threatened—both in person and online—every day. Across the globe, they are killed, assaulted, and defamed, all for simply pursuing the truth.
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When It Comes to Peace and Security, What Do the Women Say?
On the 18th anniversary of the passing of UN Security Resolution 1325, it is more apparent than ever that the global community needs to take the voices of women into account to build sustainable peace and security.
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Our Secure Future Celebrates United Nations Day
Our Secure Future celebrates United Nations Day and all of the strides that UN has taken for gender equality.
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Case Study: When it Comes to NAPs, Iraq Leads the Way in MENA
The Iraq National Action Plan (NAP) on Women, Peace and Security has been a leading example for other states in the MENA region, but it expires at the end of this year. We highlight five ways civil society can help improve the NAP moving forward.
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National Action Plan Case Study: Australia as a Model for Success
Australia has a consistently high ranking when it comes to measuring Women, Peace and Security. A closer look at the country’s NAP on WPS reveals the biggest secret to its success has been a strong relationship with civil society actors.
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Know Your History: The Making of the Women, Peace, and Security Act
To celebrate the first anniversary of the US Women, Peace, and Security Act, Our Secure Future is highlighting the origins and history of the act.
