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Advancing Women, Peace and Security in the Caribbean Region Through OSF’s WPS National Action Plan Academy

In advance of the official launch of Trinidad and Tobago’s Women, Peace and Security (WPS) National Action Plan (NAP), Our Secure Future and UN Women, in collaboration with the Government of Trinidad and Tobago, hosted a technical workshop from March 24-25, 2025 on WPS implementation strategies and monitoring frameworks.

April 18,2025

OSF Participates in UN Women Side Event During CSW69

As part of the sixty-ninth session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69), Our Secure Future Vice President Sahana Dharmapuri participated in a high-level side event hosted by UN Women on “Islands and Allies for Peace,” on March 11, 2025.

March 21,2025

Cynda Collins Arsenault Announced as 2025 WPHF Global Luminary

Our Secure Future founder Cynda Collins Arsenault was named a 2025 Global Luminary by the United Nations Women's Peace & Humanitarian Fund (WPHF).

March 06,2025

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June 06, 2021

TEDTalk Tuesday: Rumaitha Al Busaidi

“When we think of solutions to global warming, we generally think in terms of technology or policy, but other approaches are necessary which have to do with how our societies are structured.

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June 03, 2021

Shimmering Solidarity: Global Rights Summit

OSF Director Sahana Dharmapuri and a OSF Fellow Jolynn Shoemaker copresented to the Shimmering Solidarity: Global Rights Summit.

Philanthropy Donor DEI, Gender, Peace, Security, Anti-gender movements, Justice, Technology, Women

May 27, 2021

Women, Peace and Security for the Digital Age Highlights

Highlights from our Virtual Dialogue with Foreign Policy Magazine!

Digital Ecosystem, Women, Peace and Security, Technology, Network, Diversity, Equality, Gender, national security

May 20, 2021

OSF Director Moderates Panel at PSFG Annual Meeting

OSF Director moderated a panel on the topic of redefining security at the annual meeting for the Peace & Security Funders Group.

peace; security; WPS; women, peace security; redefine security; funders; peace and security funders group; PSFG

May 07, 2021

Virtual Dialogue: Women, Peace & Security for the Digital Age

How can the Women, Peace and Security lens be applied to our world’s evolving technology landscape to shape a more just and secure digital future? Check out our virtual dialogue with Foreign Policy Magazine!

Digital Ecosystem, Women, Peace and Security, Technology, Network, Diversity, Equality, Gender, national security

May 06, 2021

MAWPS Two Years On

OSF’s Project Mobilizing Men as Partners for WPS has turned 2! Check out some of the highlights!

Gender Equality, Male Allies, Women, Peace and Security, Men, Security, Conflict

May 04, 2021

TEDTalk Tuesday: Madeleine Rees

Madeleine Rees recounts her experience exposing sexual abuse by UN peacekeepers and the importance of personal values in fighting for systemic change.

UN Peacekeeping, Women in conflict, Bosnia, Sexual abuse in peacekeeping, Human rights, International Law, Gender Equality

April 21, 2021

OSF Director Joins Panel "Is Your Foreign Policy Feminist?"

OSF Director speaks on a panel on feminist foreign policy, hosted by SAIS for the SAIS GLobal Women in Leadership Conference.

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April 13, 2021

OSF Director on World Denver Panel

OSF Director Sahana Dharmapuri was invited to speak to as part of the panel Forging New Paths in National Security sponsored by the WorldDenver Young Professionals and Lockheed Martin.

Women, National Security, Gender, Equality, Event, World Denver, Zoom

April 01, 2021

WPS Congressional Caucus hosts event with Afghan Peace Negotiators

On Thursday, April 1, 2021, the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Congressional Caucus hosted an on-the-record event with the four women Afghan Peace Negotiators to discuss their involvement in the ongoing peace talks.

Women, Peace and Security Congressional Caucus Update

March 26, 2021

OSF Creates Lesson for State Department's YALI Network

Check out OSF’s lesson produced for the Department of State’s YALI network!

Young African Leadership Department of State Gender Equality Politics Participation Economics Peace Security

March 08, 2021

World Denver's International Women's Day: Women in National Security

OSF partnered with World Denver for their International Women’s Day event titled Women in National Security.

WorldDenver IWD: Women in National Security

February 25, 2021

OrgsInSolidarity Conference: Standing Together In 2021

On Feb. 24 and 25, the Organizations in Solidarity: Standing Together conference was hosted by Women of Color Advancing Peace and Security (WCAPS) United States and United Kingdom Chapter.

Standing Togethers in 2021

February 25, 2021

State of Play International Workshop

OSF was invited to participate in an international workshop hosted by Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance.

State of Play DCAF

February 02, 2021

OSF Director and Program Manager Present to Harvard W3D

On Saturday, January 9, OSF Director, Sahana Dharmapuri, presented on the Women, Peace & Security agenda in the U.S. during a Community Conversation of the group Harvard W3D: Women in Defense, Diplomacy & Development.

Sahana Dharmapuri speaking at the event.

December 31, 2020

Our Secure Future’s 2020 Highlights

OSF is proud of the work we were able to accomplish this year. Check out some of our highlights from our work 2020!

2020 Highlights

December 21, 2020

Congressional Caucus on Women, Peace & Security hosts briefing with Department of Defense

Officials from the Department of Defense briefed members of the Congressional Caucus on Women, Peace and Security on the Department’s WPS efforts.

December 17, 2020

Daring Voices Interview

OSF Director interviewed for PSFG’s “Daring Voices” reflecting on the recent U.S. election and what it means for Women, Peace and Security.

Daring Voices