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Orit Avichezer, Intern for Our Secure Future
December 18, 2024

When Women Lead: How Women Are Shaping Venezuela's Political Struggle

As Venezuela's political crisis has worsened, women have emerged as powerful voices of resistance. As the nation struggles with economic collapse and declining democratic rights under Nicolas Maduro's regime, women leaders are transforming the landscape of political opposition through a distinct com...
Orit Avichezer, Intern for Our Secure Future
August 28, 2024

Where's the Money? Exploring the Budget Gaps in Women, Peace and Security Initiatives

This analysis looks at the crucial role of funding in shaping the national Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agendas. By examining nations with varying levels of financial commitment and exploring the concept of gender budgeting, this article aims to explore how targeted financial strategies could pot...
June 18, 2024

Why Hate Speech Is a Barrier to Women, Peace and Security

In recognition of the International Day for Countering Hate Speech on June 18, this blog highlights the disproportionate impact of hate speech and technology-facilitated gender-based violence on women and the importance of the WPS agenda in addressing these issues.
Jessica Maksimov, Intern for Our Secure Future
February 05, 2024

An Inclusive Future: Women in the AI Workforce

Jessica Maksimov, intern at Our Secure Future, explains the importance of diversity in the AI workforce in order to address the growing issue of biases in AI systems.
December 12, 2023

Awardee Spotlight December 2023

Our Secure Future highlights the Center for Civil Society and Democracy, a 2023 recipient of the Distinguished Partners for Women, Peace and Security Award.
November 09, 2023

Awardee Spotlight November 2023

Our Secure Future highlights the Free Yezidi Foundation (FYF), a 2023 recipient of the Distinguished Partners for Women, Peace and Security Award.
Jeanne Hoerter
August 15, 2023

Say YES to Women, Peace and Security

Guest author Jeanne Hoerter discusses the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program and how it supports the Women, Peace and Security framework.