National Women’s Equality Day
August 26 is National Women's Equality Day. OSF recognizes and celebrates the work of women activists.
Blog
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In South Sudan, Are Celebrations Over Recent Peace Too Soon?
As South Sudan celebrates its newest peace agreement, will women be included for the sake of sustained piece?
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For Women, Peace and Security to Work, Women Need to Be Engaged on the Ground
Behind the Women, Peace and Security movement are the women that started it all. Kelsey Coolidge and Catie Fowler delve into the indispensable role of women's civil society groups in this transformative agenda.
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Can Women in Parliament Reduce Global Levels of Corruption?
Can women in politics reduce state corruption? Data seems to indicate that they can!
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Women Wednesday: Michelle Bachelete
Michelle Bachelet, First woman President of Chile
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On World Day of Trafficking in Persons, What Can Women, Peace and Security Do for the Human Trafficking Agenda?
On World Day of Trafficking in Persons, how can the Women, Peace and Security and human trafficking agendas work together for better human rights and international security?
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Women Wednesday: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
“I have chosen to no longer be apologetic for my femaleness and my femininity. And I want to be respected in all of my femaleness because I deserve to be.”
- Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, We Should All Be Feminists
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Notes from the Field: Experts Weigh in on Women, Peace and Security
An interview with woman peacebuilder, Halima Farah Godane, gives insight into what it takes to create space for women to create change in her native Somalia.
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Seeking Gender Parity at the International Criminal Court
In light of the World Day for International Justice, it is significant to note that the International Criminal Court (ICC)—a global instrument for justice—still has far to go toward achieving gender parity. The court is comprised of eighteen justices serving for a period of nine years each. Currently twelve are men and only six are women.
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The Evidence for Women, Peace and Security
OSF is excited to be publishing our Annotated Bibliography on Women, Peace and Security (out soon)! Read more here for evidence as to why this movement really works!
