Roundtables & Keynotes
Hillary Rodham Clinton Celebrates Women’s Rights Defenders at Georgetown
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton called for increased commitment to women’s rights and human rights around the world and in the United States during a speech at Georgetown. “Instead, our government is turning its back on refugees and people
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Advancing Women’s Meaningful Participation to Resolve Conflict and Build Peace in Afghanistan
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is the world’s most prominent diplomatic stage. Hundreds of world leaders gather to discuss the most pressing issues facing our societies and planet. We were pleased to co-sponsor a UNGA side event on the
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Education for Marginalized Children Focus of Global Seminar
Global leaders working to increase access to education for children affected by conflict participated in a seminar on campus Wednesday sponsored by Georgetown and the Education Above All Foundation. Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, who chairs the foundation, spoke
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Special Screening of The Prosecutors
On September 5, 2019, the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security hosted a screening of the documentary (60 minutes) The Prosecutors, written and directed by School of Foreign Service alumna, Leslie Thomas. The Prosecutors is a feature length documentary that tells
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Bridging Theory and Practice: Diversity and Inclusion in International Affairs
The Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security (GIWPS) hosted a multi-day symposium focused on advancing diversity and inclusion in international affairs education. GIWPS' Ambassador Melanne Verveer and distinguished fellow Carla Koppell convened policymakers, practitioners and academics to discuss their
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Ensuring an Inclusive Afghan Peace Process
The Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security welcomed US government officials and Afghan leaders to campus on July 11, 2019 to discuss the role of women in the ongoing Afghan peace process. Speakers agreed that including Afghan women is
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Feminist Humanitarian Policy Launches at Georgetown
The Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security (GIWPS) partnered with former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright to launch the International Rescue Committee (IRC)’s feminist humanitarian policy at Georgetown on Monday. Women and girls in humanitarian settings face many
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Justice for Women
The Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security, the International Development Program, and SAIS Global Women in Leadership (GWL) co-hosted a discussion Sandie Okoro, Senior Vice-President and General Counsel for the World Bank Group. Ms. Okoro discussed why justice for
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Women’s Economic Empowerment in Fragile and Conflict-Affected States: The Role of the Private Sector
Women’s economic participation is critical for growing economies and creating the conditions for sustainable peace and security. Yet little attention has been paid to the particular economic challenges facing the estimated 264 million women living in fragile and conflict-affected countries.
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Bridging Theory and Practice: Climate Change, Conflict and Gender
The Georgetown Institute for Women Peace and Security hosted a symposium at Georgetown University on the intersection of climate change, conflict and gender, co-sponsored by Trinity College in Dublin. Former Irish President Mary Robinson joined 25 academics, practitioners and policymakers from a number
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