Women play a pivotal part in preventing conflict and building peace.

Zainab Bangura receives Hillary Rodham Clinton Award
A woman holds a white flag during a demonstration to demand the immediate endorsement of the new peace agreement between the Colombian government and the FARC guerrilla outside the Colombia's Constitutional Court in Bogota, on December 12, 2016.
A woman holds a white flag during a demonstration to demand the immediate endorsement of the new peace agreement between the Colombian government and the FARC guerrilla outside the Colombia's Constitutional Court in Bogota, on December 12, 2016.

The Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security builds an evidence-based case for accelerating women’s leadership

Who We Are Who We Are

Through research, analysis, and policy advocacy, our work highlights the unique impacts of conflict on women’s lives and their critical role in driving peace and security.

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The Latest News & Analysis

Recent policy recommendations and peacebuilder spotlights.

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Denmark Tops, Afghanistan Last! Where Do India and US Rank in Women, Peace and Security Index 2025/26?

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• February 12, 2026
Denmark Tops, Afghanistan Last! Where Do India and US Rank in Women, Peace and Security Index 2025/26?

Enslaved By Law: Why Gender Apartheid Must Be Criminalized

  • In The Media
• February 12, 2026
Enslaved By Law: Why Gender Apartheid Must Be Criminalized
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How Taliban’s New Court Rules Further Downgrade Women And Cement Social Control

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• February 6, 2026
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How Taliban’s New Court Rules Further Downgrade Women And Cement Social Control

Key Policy Discussions

Where resources and advocacy are needed most to advance women’s role in peace and security efforts.

Why Women, Peace and Security?

Making the case for WPS—it is not only the right thing to do, it’s the smart thing.

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Priority Countries

Working with women peacebuilders to understand local dynamics and promote peace and security.

Priority Countries

Conflict-Related Sexual Violence

Advancing prevention and response to conflict-related sexual violence.

Gender-based Violence

Climate Security

Exploring the intersection of gender, climate, and security—a critical nexus.

Climate Security

Global Networks of Women

Collaborating with cohorts of women at local, regional, and global levels.

Global Networks of Women

MENA Women Peacebuilders

A regional coalition of women leaders committed to peacebuilding across the Middle East & North Africa.

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Maps Overview

Flagship Research & Analysis

Tools for identifying and ranking risks and opportunities for women worldwide.

  • Women, Peace and Security Conflict Tracker

    The WPS Conflict Tracker monitors and analyzes global armed conflict through a WPS lens. It is updated monthly to reflect developments impacting women in 25 countries at different stages of conflict.
    View the conflict tracker

  • Global Women, Peace and Security Index

    The WPS Index scores and ranks 177 countries in terms of women’s inclusion, justice, and security, emphasizing where improvements are needed to advance women’s status worldwide.
    View the Global Index

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From roundtable discussions to keynote addresses, we convene leaders, experts, and frontline activists to discuss pressing issues.

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