Women, Peace, and Security Index

National Geographic magazine’s stunning graphics and thoughtful article reveal how 167 countries treat women—and why it’s strategic to care.

In the latest report, we take a deeper dive into four of the most diverse and most populous countries in the world.

“Too often peace is measured by the silence of guns. But is a woman at peace when she faces violence in her own home? Is a young woman at peace when she is living in fear of a harmful practice like female genital mutilation or being married off young?”
— Natalia Kanem, Executive Director, UN Population Fund

In-depth interviews with women complement GIWPS’ quantitative data and illuminate what peace and security mean to women around the world. These interviews were recently featured in Melinda Gates’ blog, Evoke .