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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 potentially affect policy-making and WPS implementation strategies.

August 28,2024

In the Shadows of Conflict: The Role of Sudanese Women in Building Peace and Stability

In light of the ongoing conflict in Sudan, Our Secure Future intern Luz Velazquez discusses the contributions made by Sudanese women in advocating for peace and the necessity of including their voices in the formal peace negotiations.

June 25,2024

Tech's Gender Blindspots: How to Create a Safer Digital Future

Technology has become an integral part of everyone’s daily lives. However, the digital ecosystem is not immune to the gender inequalities that persist in society.

May 24,2024

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March 23, 2018

Back to Basics: The Women, Peace and Security Mandate Has Four Pillars (Part I)

Introducing the four pillars of Women, Peace and Security: what are they and what are their goals?

March 19, 2018

Re-Imagining Women’s Security

A study across Northern Ireland, Lebanon, and South Africa makes recommendations on women’s involvement in post-conflict reconstruction.

March 16, 2018

Five Female Nobel Peace Prize Winners to Add to Your Reading List

Looking to brush up on your readings from women peacebuilders? Then we have the list for you!

March 14, 2018

How Two Women Built Peace in Northern Ireland’s Deeply Divided Society

Our Secure Future recognizes the accomplishments of two influential women peace builders in Northern Ireland.

Tara Dillon

February 23, 2018

Lack of Female Representation at Davos Shows Gap in Global Leadership

Another World Economic Forum (WEF) has come and gone, but something was missing amongst heads of state and business leaders: women.

Only one woman was represented at the panel discussing universal health coverage at the World Economic Forum. Source: UN Multimedia

February 19, 2018

“It is Better to Speak”: Celebrating Audre Lorde

Our Secure Future celebrates the life and contributions of feminist poet and essayist, Audre Lorde.

February 16, 2018

Security Roundtable: Women, Peace and Security expert, Cynthia Enloe

In this portion of our Security Roundtable interview series, Our Secure Future speaks with Women, Peace and Security expert Cynthia Enloe to examine UNSCR 1325, learn about challenges in the field, and find out what keeps her up at night.

February 11, 2018

As Major Donors of Foreign Aid Renew Their National Action Plans, What Will it Mean for Women, Peace and Security?

A summary and discussion of Canada and the UK's recently released National Action Plans on Women, Peace and Security.

Darfur women march in campaign against gender-based violence, by UN Photo/Albert González Farran

February 02, 2018

Security Roundtable: Interview with Male Leaders on Promoting Gender Equality in International Security and Peace

Three male leaders in the field of Women, Peace and Security share their experiences paving the way in engaging men in women's rights.

January 26, 2018

Micro-Hack the Women, Peace and Security Index: How good data can inform better policy-making

Our Secure Future presents three country case studies to exemplify how new data from the Women, Peace and Security index can be put towards better policy-making.

January 24, 2018

Remembering the Women Who Resisted the Holocaust

In light of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Our Secure Future remembers the brave women who resisted the Holocaust.

January 19, 2018

Can Women Save the World? Why Women Need to Be Included In Our Approach to Natural Disaster

In a world increasingly faced with disaster, Our Secure Future proposes ways that women and the Women, Peace and Security agenda can help mitigate the impact of humanitarian crises.

For women working in agriculture, rains are a necessary part of life, but flooding can threaten economic livelihoods and survival, by Nicolas

January 11, 2018

Women Are The Solution: Why Women’s Involvement In Governance, Peacekeeping, And Policing Is Critical To Ending Gender-Based Violence

In response to a list of the most dangerous countries in the world for women, Our Secure Future poses ways that women--and the Women, Peace and Security agenda--can be the solution to violence against women.

January 10, 2018

Gender Parity for a More Peaceful World

In light of International Parity at Work Day, Our Secure Future wants YOU to be able to identify equality in the workplace.

January 08, 2018

More Than Just A Number: How Big Data From The Women, Peace And Security Index Is Making The Difference

With good data comes better policy. It is the hope of Our Secure Future that this new index will allow for more informed decision-making, policies that better empower and include women, and a more peaceful world.

Lexie Van Buskirk

December 28, 2017

Hack It! Leverage The US WPS Act To Support Peace In Mali

Try out our micro-hacks on the US WPS Act for yourself by applying them to the Mali peace process!

A young woman reads the official informational flyer of the Peace Caravan in Gao, Mali. August, 2013. UN Photo/Marco Dormino.

Lexie Van Buskirk

December 15, 2017

Women, Peace and Security: There's an Act for That! (Part III)

As of October 2017, the United States has domestic legislation that mandates women’s full and equal participation in peace and security issues. Learn how to hack this new law to support WPS more broadly.

Lexie Van Buskirk

December 11, 2017

Women, Peace and Security: There's an Act for That! (Part II)

As of October 2017, the United States has domestic legislation that mandates women’s full and equal participation in peace and security issues. In the second installment of this three-part series, we highlight how the Act will boost gender equality.