Opinions & Insights

Congratulations to Vice President-elect Kamala Harris! This is a historic moment in history for the United States!

The stories we tell (or don’t tell) in political movements are critical in whether or not a movement will be successful. Listen to what Julia Bacha has to say.

First blog from our new team member, George Wong! What similarities are there between curb cut-outs and WPS? How does this affect security? Read more to find out!

Leaders must find a balance of empathy with assertiveness. How does equally valuing those traits help the next generation counter emerging security threats?

In collaboration with GIWPS and UN Women, we’re excited to announce season 2 of the Seeking Peace podcast!

What traits determine who is a good leader? How will those traits evolve with emerging security threats like climate change and global pandemics?

The Philippines government has created a valuable feedback loop with local civil society that has positively impacted the Blue Economy and gender programming.

Kenya has worked to develop a strong Blue Economy, through the employment of women, to counteract the radicalizing effects of poverty along the Mombasa coast.

There are explicit interconnections between Women, Peace and Security, and the maritime domain in Jamaica. A decision taken in the 1970s to admit women to the Jamaica Defense Force (JDF) has ushered in a culture of women officers at every level of command.

While COVID-19 continues to affect the globe and national security of most nations, rape and femicide are a chronic pandemic of a different kind.

While COVID-19 continues to affect the globe and national security of most nations, rape and femicide are a chronic pandemic of a different kind.

Feature of Association of War Affected Women from Sri Lanka, Distinguished Partner for Women, Peace and Security award recipient.

The Distinguished Partners for Women, Peace and Security Award was established in 2019 to honor women’s organizations on the frontlines of addressing the root causes of conflict, including poverty, disease, gender-based violence, illiteracy, injustice and marginalization.

Grassroots women-led groups given the 2020 Distinguished Partners for Women, Peace and Security Award in honor of Maeve Kennedy Townsend McKean.

Raising Women’s Voices is a series of blogs and videos highlighting the work of women peacebuilders from around the globe.