Events Archive

March 7, 2018

OSCE Launch of the WPS Index

On March 7, GIWPS participated in a panel discussion at the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) focusing on the new WPS Index. The Index aligns with the OSCE's recognition that women and girls are critical to achieving

March 6, 2018

Fragility Forum 2018: Innovations in Bridging Peace and Development

This discussion at the World Bank Group Headquarters focused on key insights from our Women, Peace and Security Index. Discussion topics included the global state of the women, peace and security agenda; areas emerging as priorities for action to improve women’s

March 1, 2018

CSS Lunch Series: Implementing Women, Peace & Security in Practice

The Center for Security Studies and the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security hosted this lunch talk on the practical implementation of the recently passed Women, Peace & Security Act, featuring Michelle Barsa, Suzanne Mainor, and Elizabeth Lape. In October

February 28, 2018

Engaging Men to Invest in Gender Equality and Advance Global Development

Co-hosted by the SAIS International Development Program and the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace, and Security Gender inequality is one of the most pressing global development issues we face today: it hinders women's fundamental human rights, as well as their

Women walk through a street in Nepal which has been affected by the earthquake

February 26, 2018

Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction: Women and Climate Change Adaptation

As extreme weather and natural disasters continue to cause incalculable damage across the world, understanding the role of communities in preparing for and responding to these destructive events is essential. GIWPS hosted Dr. Minerva Pinelo, project director for the Pan

Afghan women government officials at Brookings

February 13, 2018

The New Generation of Afghan Women Leaders

In the post-Taliban era, women of Afghanistan have seen increased standards of living and equality, yet the gains are typically uneven and tenuous. Given its history of patriarchal rule, the country still has a long way to go, but progress

Secretary Clinton, Wai Wai Nu, Nadia Murad, and Lyse Doucet

February 5, 2018

Hillary Clinton Presents Human Rights Awards

Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton spoke at Georgetown University on Monday, February 5 on the importance of women’s participation and leadership in advancing human rights, justice and peace. Secretary Clinton presented awards to two young women who have overcome tremendous personal

January 31, 2018

Gender inequality and development: Key challenges and prospects

Dr. Jeni Klugman, managing director of Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security, delivered the kickoff lecture in this semester's SFS Master's Development Seminar Series on Wednesday, January 31 at 12:30pm in the Executive Conference Room (ICC 700).

Women ambassadors gather with Georgetown hosts Albright, DeGioia and Verveer

January 18, 2018

Washington’s Women in Foreign Policy

On January 18, women ambassadors, Congresswomen, and other leading ladies in foreign policy celebrated sisterhood and solidarity at an annual dinner organized by Georgetown’s Institute for Women Peace and Security. The event was co-hosted by Secretary Madeleine Albright, Ambassador Melanne

The Ambassador of Sweden to the US addresses the audience

January 17, 2018

Promoting Peace During Conflict in Ukraine and Myanmar: Women’s Roles and Strategies

As violence continues to rage in Myanmar and Ukraine, new research released by the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security (GIWPS) shows that women are sorely underrepresented in peace processes in both countries. The real-time study explores alternate strategies

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