Roundtables & Keynotes

March 24, 2023

Promoting Equitable Gender Norms to Foster Democratic Resilience

The Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security, the governments of Sweden and Romania, and International IDEA held an event on March 24, 2023, ahead of the second Summit for Democracy. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ng3yyxp12Qo[/embed] Featuring Douglas Emhoff, Second Gentleman of the United States

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March 16, 2023

Irish Taoiseach, Hillary Clinton spotlight women’s role in Northern Ireland’s peace process on 25th Anniversary

Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton joined leaders from Ireland, the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland and the United States at Georgetown on March 16 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Northern Ireland’s Good Friday Agreement. The agreement

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March 13, 2023

From UNCSW67 to COP28: Gender & Climate Consultations

March 13, 2023 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST Permanent Mission of the UAE to the UN 315 E 46th St New York, NY 10017 RSVP This consultation will explore ambitious gender deliverables and share expectations for COP28 UAE. It is

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March 10, 2023

CSW Side Event: Embracing Equity in Climate Action

March 10, 2023 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM EST Permanent Mission of the UAE to the UN 315 E 46th St New York, NY 10017 RSVP This CSW67 High-Level Side Event will explore ambitious gender deliverables and share expectations for COP28.

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March 9, 2023

CSW Side Event: The Situation of Women in Afghanistan

March 9, 2023 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM EST Permanent Mission of the UAE to the UN 315 E 46th St New York, NY 10017 RSVP This CSW67 High-Level Side Event explores practical pathways forward for inclusive and quality education. Condemnations,

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March 9, 2023

CSW Side Event: Gender Equality as a Prerequisite for Democracy

March 9, 2023 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM EST United Nations Headquarters, Conference Room B, Conference Building Gender equality is an imperative for thriving democracies, however it has yet to be realized as a prerequisite for democracy. Democracy is being

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February 10, 2023

The Future of Iran’s Democracy Movement

On March 10, the Iranian democracy movement’s diaspora leaders published a joint charter, named the “Mahsa Charter,” which called for the “isolation of the Islamic government internationally” and listed the leaders’ common values for a democratic Iran. Download the full

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December 5, 2022

2022 Hillary Rodham Clinton Awards

Secretary Hillary Clinton urged the global community to hold perpetrators of sexual violence in conflicts accountable and honored Ukrainian women fighting for democracy, defending human rights, and seeking justice for crimes against humanity at the 2022 Hillary Rodham Clinton Awards,

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November 11, 2022

Climate Security & Agriculture: Strategies for Inclusive Adaptation

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuCynEEA7co&list=PLM2nmulYUUvlCXK1DzduxaS2w3WwumpbG&index=17[/embed] Women represent a large share of the world’s agricultural workers and face disproportionate climate impacts. But they are also at the forefront of climate change adaptation efforts and must be centered in solutions. GIWPS was proud to co-host an

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November 9, 2022

Women in Charge: A Conversation with Diane von Fürstenberg

[embed]https://youtu.be/6qhUoqRqnsI[/embed] Women's rights are under attack around the world. And women are rising up. From Iran to Afghanistan to Ukraine, women are leading protests, defending democracy, and ensuring a safe and just world for all. Renowned designer and philanthropist Diane

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