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September 30, 2017

Civil Society as an Ally in Countering Violent Extremism

Civil society is often better-placed, has specialized expertise, and a nuanced understanding of local dynamics to help identify and address conditions relating to the escalation of political violence. We discuss three ways women in civil society promote security and prevent violent extremism.

Photo caption: UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe Delegates listen during opening remarks on the first day of a civil society conference organized by the United Nations Political Office for Somalia (UNPOS), in the Somali capital Mogadishu.

September 29, 2017

Feminist Foreign Policy: Aspiration Or Reality?

How does the increased participation of women in decision-making – a hallmark of Women, Peace and Security – impact security thinking and doing?

September 22, 2017

Notes From the Field - Academic Experts Weigh In

When you first started looking at Feminism and International Relations, what trends and connections did you see?

September 21, 2017

Denver-area NGOs Celebrate United Nations International Day of Peace

On International Day of Peace, Sept. 21, the UNA Denver, and Our Secure Future – Women Make the Difference, a program of One Earth Future (OEF) will host a forum at the Posner Center.

Lexie Van Buskirk

September 16, 2017

Using a Gender Perspective to Move from Water Scarcity to Water Security

The recent much-more-than-inclement weather has brought discussions on climate change and environmental protections to the forefront. Worldwide, states have been hit by devastating storms—from Hurricane Irma here in the United States, to sweeping mudslides in Freetown, Sierra Leone, which left an es...

September 12, 2017

Five Steps to a Feminist Foreign Policy

Today, in the United States of America, we need a feminist foreign policy more than ever.

September 12, 2017

Wanted: More Men to Champion Women in Peacekeeping

To boost the numbers of female peacekeepers, more male leaders need to become champions of women’s involvement and apply a gender perspective to this vital sphere of work, says Sahana Dharmapuri of the One Earth Future Foundation.

September 12, 2017

Policy Brief: Not the Usual Suspects

While men still dominate leadership roles within national and international security structures, they have remained on the sidelines of the Women, Peace and Security movement. With the increasing awareness of the Women, Peace and Security mandates in countries around the world, men who are personall...