Roundtables & Keynotes
Gender, Climate and Security: Presenting the Evidence
June 9, 2020, 10:30 - 11:30 EDT Watch the webinar: [embed]https://youtu.be/zs8K6wKbhtw[/embed] A panel discussion on the gender dimensions of climate change and its associated security risks across the globe, highlighting new research findings from urban Pakistan, northern Nigeria, and Freetown,
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The Post-Conflict Window: Advancing Women’s Role in Economic Recovery and Climate Resilience
Wednesday, May 27, 2020 9:00am-10:15am EDT Watch the webinar: [embed]https://youtu.be/giLErttp2gg?t=75[/embed] With Opening Remarks by: H.E. Lana Nusseibeh UAE Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the U.N. H.E. Geraldine Byrne Nason Irish Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the U.N. Guest Speaker: Ms.
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Effective Leadership in the Time of COVID-19
A virtual panel discussion on effective leadership in the time of COVID-19. The ambassadors of Germany, New Zealand, and Norway discussed effective leadership in the time of COVID-19 and lessons learned from their countries. They also reflected on global cooperation,
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Ensuring Equity and Inclusion in Higher Education During COVID-19
Tuesday, May 12 12:00pm EDT via Zoom Watch the webinar: [embed]https://youtu.be/J3AdSoT6AKY?t=119[/embed] Featuring: Dr. Laura Bloomberg Dean, Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota Dr. Rita Kiki Edozie Professor and Associate Dean, McCormack Graduate School of Policy and Global Studies; Professor
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On the Frontlines of COVID-19: A Conversation with Women Peacebuilders
In fragile settings around the world, COVID-19 poses a serious threat to peace, security, and the rights of women and girls. Women peacebuilders on the frontlines of COVID-19 discussed how the pandemic is exacerbating insecurity in their communities, how women
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Female Peacekeepers’ Impact on the Effectiveness of Peacekeeping Operations
This workshop brought together experts to discuss the concept of operational effectiveness, its neglected gender dimensions, and how female peacekeepers influence the operational behavior and effectiveness of UN peacekeeping operations (UN PKO), pursuant to a major research program being supported
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COVID-19: A Gender Perspective on the Growing Humanitarian Crisis
Leading experts discussed the urgent need for a gender-responsive approach to COVID-19 and offered strategies for effectively mitigating the pandemic's impact. A recap of this webinar and a highlight reel are featured in this Ms. Magazine article. Watch the webinar:
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A Critical Moment for Afghan Women
March 10, 2020 10:00 - 11:15 a.m. United Nations Headquarters The Group of Friends of Women in Afghanistan, led by Afghanistan and the United Kingdom, and the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace, and Security held an interactive discussion on the
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Strategies for Effective Mediation: A Conversation with Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto
On Febuary 28, 2020, the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security and The Embassy of Finland hosted a conversation with Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto on effective mediation and crisis management. Minister Haavisto shared lessons learned from
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Economic Aspects of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda
The Yale Law School hosted a timely discussion, in anticipation of the 20th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security, that focused on the economic aspects of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda. It aimed
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