Opinion & Insights

• International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

  November 20, 2018 in Women's Rights and Empowerment

  

  Our Secure Future stands with women and men around the world committed to eliminating violence against women.

• Challenges Remain for Colombian Women Despite Inclusive Peace Accords

  November 19, 2018

  

  The Colombian Peace Accords are the most inclusive and comprehensive peace agreement in recent history. Signed on November 24, 2016, Colombian women’s groups ensured there was a gender perspective throughout the agreement and implementation.

• A Gendered Approach to Radicalization Featuring Sahana Dharmapuri

  November 13, 2018 in Peace and Security

• Reweaving Society: Colombia’s Nasa Women Reviving Culture and Dialogue

  November 09, 2018 in Leadership and Participation, Women's Rights and Empowerment

  

  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.

• Violence against Journalists Continues as Hateful Rhetoric Grows

  November 06, 2018

  

  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.

• The Role of Gender in Disaster Response: How to Include the Voices of Women in Humanitarian Programming

  November 06, 2018 in Policy and Tools, Women's Rights and Empowerment

• Celebrating the Anniversary of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325

  October 31, 2018

• When It Comes to Peace and Security, What Do the Women Say?

  October 29, 2018 in Policy and Tools

  

  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.

• Our Secure Future Celebrates United Nations Day

  October 24, 2018 in Women's Rights and Empowerment

  

  Our Secure Future celebrates United Nations Day and all of the strides that UN has taken for gender equality.

• Case Study: When it Comes to NAPs, Iraq Leads the Way in MENA

  October 22, 2018 in Peace and Security

  

  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.

• An Inside Look at Bangladesh’s All-Women Peacekeeping Unit

  October 16, 2018 in Peace and Security

• National Action Plan Case Study: Australia as a Model for Success

  October 12, 2018 in Peace and Security, Policy and Tools

  

  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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