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Keeping Hope Alive Amid Conflict: Insights from Iran, the Gulf, and Global…
A GIWPS ‘Meet the Moment’ discussion on the gendered impacts of the…
Sudan’s Third Year of Civil War
Today, Sudan marks three years of a devastating civil war. A brutally…
Invisible No More: Georgetown Screens Documentary on Taiwan’s Democratic Resilience
Taiwan, known formally as the Republic of China, is a vibrant democratic…
Meet the New Graduates of Georgetown’s Gender, Peace and Security Certificate
This weekend, Georgetown University celebrated the class of 2026 during its annual commencement ceremony on Healy Lawn, honoring graduates whose work and leadership will shape communities and policies around the world. At the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security (GIWPS), we are especially proud to recognize the 12 students who earned our graduate certificate…
GIWPS Awarded the Francesca Tardioli International Award
We are honored to announce that the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security has been awarded the Francesca Tardioli International Award from Sapienza University and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. GIWPS was recognized for our “significant and special contribution to the implementation of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda.” This…
Washington DC’s 500 Most Influential People of 2026
Advancing Women, Peace, and Security in Indonesia: Lessons from Jakarta
The Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security (GIWPS) traveled to Jakarta, Indonesia in April 2026 with a delegation of our Georgetown Ambassadors for Women, Peace and Security to learn how Indonesian leaders are advancing the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda and women’s progress, and to deepen our collaboration with Georgetown University’s SFS Asia…
Women, Peace and Security Conflict Tracker: April Updates
Our Women, Peace and Security Conflict Tracker combines real-time data points and original analysis to offer gender-sensitive insight into conflict dynamics across 27 countries. To see the complete analysis across all 27 countries monitored, please visit the WPS Conflict Tracker and explore by country. Spotlight: Genocide Awareness and Prevention Month April marks Genocide Awareness and Prevention Month,…
Keeping Hope Alive Amid Conflict: Insights from Iran, the Gulf, and Global Action to Support Women’s Rights
A GIWPS ‘Meet the Moment’ discussion on the gendered impacts of the Iran conflict and its regional spillover, with a focus on protecting women and advancing rights. Tensions between the U.S., Israel, and Iran remain high despite the extension of a ceasefire that has paused active fighting in the Iran War. The ceasefire remains fragile,…
War in the Middle East Is Devastating the Global Aid System, and Women and Girls Are Paying the Price
Sudan’s Third Year of Civil War
Today, Sudan marks three years of a devastating civil war. A brutally dark chapter for the Sudanese people continues to unfold, and the world has failed to stop atrocities of unprecedented scale and magnitude. On this day, it is important to highlight that the war in Sudan is in many ways a war on women.…
The best countries for women travelling solo in 2026
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