Women play a pivotal part in preventing conflict and building peace.
The Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security builds an evidence-based case for accelerating women’s leadership
Through research, analysis, and policy advocacy, our work highlights the unique impacts of conflict on women’s lives and their critical role in driving peace and security.
The Latest News & Analysis
Recent policy recommendations and peacebuilder spotlights.
How Taliban’s New Court Rules Further Downgrade Women And Cement Social Control
The Taliban’s New Criminal Regulation Legalizes Slavery, Violence, and Repression of Women
Iranians are Making History
Key Policy Discussions
Where resources and advocacy are needed most to advance women’s role in peace and security efforts.
Why Women, Peace and Security?
Making the case for WPS—it is not only the right thing to do, it’s the smart thing.
Learn more about Why Women, Peace and SecurityPriority Countries
Working with women peacebuilders to understand local dynamics and promote peace and security.
Priority CountriesConflict-Related Sexual Violence
Advancing prevention and response to conflict-related sexual violence.
Gender-based ViolenceClimate Security
Exploring the intersection of gender, climate, and security—a critical nexus.
Climate SecurityGlobal Networks of Women
Collaborating with cohorts of women at local, regional, and global levels.
Global Networks of WomenMENA Women Peacebuilders
A regional coalition of women leaders committed to peacebuilding across the Middle East & North Africa.
Learn more: MENA Women PeacebuildersFlagship Research & Analysis
Tools for identifying and ranking risks and opportunities for women worldwide.
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Women, Peace and Security Conflict Tracker
The WPS Conflict Tracker monitors and analyzes global armed conflict through a WPS lens. It is updated monthly to reflect developments impacting women in 25 countries at different stages of conflict.View the conflict tracker -
Global Women, Peace and Security Index
The WPS Index scores and ranks 177 countries in terms of women’s inclusion, justice, and security, emphasizing where improvements are needed to advance women’s status worldwide.View the Global Index
Featured Events
From roundtable discussions to keynote addresses, we convene leaders, experts, and frontline activists to discuss pressing issues.
Where Does Iran Go From Here? Tracing the Past and Future of Resistance in Iran
Afghan Women Demand Their Rights: A Film Screening and Discussion on Afghanistan’s Future
More Research & Analysis
Conflicts and Trends to Watch in 2026
Women, Peace, and Security Shadow Report to Congress: What Was Built, What…