January 28, 2017
Confirmation Hearings: Gender & Foreign Policy
By: Annabelle Timsit
The confirmation hearings of Secretary James Mattis and Secretary of State nominee Rex Tillerson offered a glimpse into how key Trump appointees view gender with respect to foreign policy. Senators…
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November 16, 2015
Brazil’s Growing Involvement in the Women, Peace & Security Agenda
By: Annabelle Timsit
Brazil has been involved in United Nations-mandated peacekeeping efforts since 1956, participating in 46 of 65 peacekeeping operations and deploying 11,669 personnel in total. Brazil’s involvement has changed over the years, from…
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November 12, 2015
An Interview with Dr. Renata Giannini
By: Annabelle Timsit
Dr. Renata Giannini is a specialist in international security, particularly fragile countries, peace operations, and the gender, peace and security agenda. She has participated in various workshops and validation seminars…
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March 9, 2015
Protecting & Empowering Women & Girls in Situations of Crisis & Conflict
By: Annabelle Timsit
Since the mid-1990s, there have been significant increases in the recorded number of all disasters and in deaths resulting from those disasters, especially in low-income countries. Compounding these natural disasters are…
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October 7, 2014
Interview with Claudia Paz y Paz: First Female Attorney General of Guatemala
By: Annabelle Timsit
Claudia Paz y Paz served as Guatemala’s first female Attorney General from December 2010 to May 2014. She is a respected criminal law specialist and judge with over 18 years…
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