Roundtables & Keynotes

May 9, 2022

Realizing Women, Peace & Security in Ukraine

The Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security hosted an expert discussion on May 9, 2022, on the war in Ukraine and its consequences for women and girls. Panelists included high-level policymakers and Ukrainian women leading efforts across humanitarian, human

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April 25, 2022

Ensuring Accountability for Sexual Violence in Conflict

View the event recording below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2Y0a5PcH_s&t=2s  Appalling reports of rape and sexual violence being perpetrated in Ukraine are emerging by the day. From Myanmar to Yemen to Tigray, conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) rages on around the world with impunity. CRSV's

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March 30, 2022

A Conversation with the U.S. Secretary of State’s 2022 International Women of Courage Awardees

Wednesday, March 30, 2022 View the event recording below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1efil5sOTlc&t=5s The U.S. Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage Award recognizes women from around the globe who have demonstrated exceptional courage and leadership in advocating for peace, justice, human rights,

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March 22, 2022

CSW Side Event: Advancing an Inclusive Transition to Renewable Energy

Tuesday, March 22, 2022 View the event recording below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1NdYGGke4M Women’s engagement in renewable energy is a critical entry point to address energy poverty, bolster economic empowerment, and advance climate resilience, especially in fragile and conflict-affected states. From increased opportunities

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March 18, 2022

CSW Side Event: Women and Girls as Agents of Change in Climate-Related Conflict

Friday, March 18, 2022 View event recording below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1w8wCDbpc8 Women play a vital role in resolving climate-related conflict, with valuable expertise in natural resource management and climate resilience. On the sidelines of CSW66, this event featured policymakers and grassroots women

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March 15, 2022

Upholding Women’s Rights as Human Rights in Afghanistan

Tuesday, March 15, 2022 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST Watch the event recording here The Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security hosted an expert discussion March 15, 2022 on the state of women's rights as human rights in

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March 8, 2022

Fragility Forum 2022: A Gendered Approach to Countering Climate Change and State Fragility

Tuesday, March 8, 2022 1:00PM - 2:00PM EST RSVP here to receive viewing details Climate change is destabilizing communities around the world, worsening conditions like water and food insecurity, and creating economic hardship, humanitarian crises and political fragility—all of which can weaken

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March 4, 2022

The State of Women’s Rights as Human Rights in Afghanistan

Friday, March 4 10:00AM - 11:30AM EST View the event recording below [embed]https://youtu.be/w6O0K1LrDcM[/embed] Afghanistan is facing a dire human rights crisis. Since the fall of Kabul in August, the Taliban have threatened basic rights and fundamental freedoms, with women, girls, and

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February 25, 2022

Untapped Power: Leveraging Diversity and Inclusion

Friday, February 25, 2022 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM EST RSVP Here to receive viewing details Get a copy of Untapped Power from Oxford University Press or Amazon! Join the book authors and leading policymakers for the launch of Untapped Power: Leveraging

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February 9, 2022

Debrief on the Oslo Afghan Talks with U.S. Policymakers

February 9, 2022 8:45am - 9:45am EST Watch the Event Recording Download the event transcript [embed]https://youtu.be/nXrBxsA2_Qg[/embed]   Amid a deteriorating humanitarian and human rights situation in Afghanistan, representatives of the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, the United Kingdom and

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