Roundtables & Keynotes

October 30, 2020

Perspectives from Women Peace Negotiators

The Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security commemorated the 20th anniversary of UNSCR 1325 and a new season of the Seeking Peace podcast in conversation with women peace negotiators from Colombia, the Philippines, and Northern Ireland. Dr. Monica McWilliams,

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October 13, 2020

Championing Gender-Sensitive Security Sector Reform

Tuesday, October 13 11:30am-12:45pm EDT Watch the event recording: [embed]https://youtu.be/2FzTBXVXe6w?t=69[/embed] The fourth panel in a four-part series sponsored by the UAE and the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security on the role of women in post-conflict reconstruction With Opening

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October 8, 2020

The Best and Worst States for Women: Introducing the US Women, Peace and Security Index

Thursday, October 8 1:00pm-2:00pm EDT The US WPS Index - Now Published! Watch a recording of the event: [embed]https://youtu.be/HQkMinbnZoI[/embed] Featuring: Ms. Susan Goldberg Editor-in-Chief, National Geographic Ms. Tina Tchen President and CEO, Times Up Dr. C. Nicole Mason President and CEO,

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September 29, 2020

Diversity and Inclusion: A National Security Imperative

September 29, 2020 12:00 - 1:30 pm EDT In a moment that has laid bare systemic racism and injustice, leading diplomats and national security practitioners discussed why a diverse security sector is essential for effective U.S. foreign policy and national

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September 10, 2020

Beijing+25: Commemorating a Watershed Moment for Women’s Rights

A Conversation with Hillary Rodham Clinton and Madeleine Albright Thursday, September 10 11:00am-12:00pm EDT Watch the discussion. Read the report: Beijing+25 – Accelerating Progress for Women and Girls Read a press release about the report here. [embed]https://youtu.be/U9kmJt1mXdg?t=1[/embed] The UN Fourth

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July 28, 2020

Standing With Afghan Women: Ensuring Meaningful Inclusion in the Intra-Afghan Peace Talks

Tuesday, July 28 10:00am-11:00am EDT Watch the virtual discussion [embed]https://youtu.be/hoXD4k21_4k?t=88[/embed] The Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security (GIWPS) and Cordaid, a leading Dutch relief and development organization, hosted a high-level virtual discussion on Afghan women’s role in the upcoming

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July 23, 2020

Advancing Women’s Access to Justice in Post-Conflict Reconstruction

Thursday, July 23 9:30am-10:45am EDT Watch the virtual discussion: [embed]https://youtu.be/11tpR1U8atU[/embed] With Opening Remarks by: H.E. Lana Nusseibeh UAE Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the U.N. H.E. Jacqueline O’Neill Canada's Ambassador for Women, Peace and Security Guest Speaker: Ms. Pramila Patten

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July 21, 2020

Recognizing Talent and Cultivating a Pipeline: Strategies for Ensuring an Inclusive U.S. State Department

Tuesday, July 21 2:00pm-3:00pm EDT   Watch the event recording: [embed]https://youtu.be/0xS4sumkeQQ?t=70[/embed] Featuring: Ambassador Thomas R. Pickering Career Ambassador, served as U.S. Ambassador to the Russian Federation, India, the United Nations, Israel, El Salvador, Nigeria, and Jordan Ms. Uzra Zeya President

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June 24, 2020

Gender Equality in Peace & Security: The Role of Male Allies

Wednesday, June 24 10:00am-11:00 am EDT Watch the Webinar: [embed]https://youtu.be/GC9HowHKm8c?t=62[/embed] Featuring: Lord Tariq Mahmood Ahmad The Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, Special Representative on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Ms. Pramila Patten UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in

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June 11, 2020

Climate and Security: Advancing a Gender Lens

Thursday, June 11 10:00am-11:00am EDT Watch the webinar: [embed]https://youtu.be/sHSsDqkVIIo?t=121[/embed] With Opening Keynote Remarks by: Mrs. Mary Robinson Former President of Ireland, Chair of The Elders Featuring a Panel Discussion with: Mr. Pekka Haavisto Minister for Foreign Affairs, Finland Mayor Yvonne

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