Women are critical to achieving sustainable peace

Our goal is to build the evidence-based case for a focus on women, peace, and security.

Georgetown University’s Institute for Women, Peace & Security seeks to promote a more stable, peaceful, and just world by focusing on the important role women play in preventing conflict and building peace, growing economies, and addressing global threats like climate change and violent extremism. We engage in rigorous research, host global convenings, advance strategic partnerships, and nurture the next generation of leaders. Housed within the Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown, the Institute is headed by the former U.S. Ambassador for Global Women’s Issues, Melanne Verveer.

The Women, Peace and Security Conflict Tracker offers gender-sensitive insights into today’s conflicts.

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March 1, 2024
End Gender Apartheid: International Law & Women’s Rights in Afghanistan
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How to Hold Russia Accountable for War Crimes in Ukraine?
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Rebuilding After Atrocities: Accountability and Reconstruction in Sinjar and Beyond
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The WPS Index

The 2023 edition of the global Women Peace and Security Index (WPS Index) draws on recognized data sources to measure women’s inclusion, justice, and security in 177 countries.

The Index finds that societies where women are doing well are also more peaceful, democratic, prosperous, and better prepared to adapt to the impacts of climate change.