Just as “political equality” for women is about improving women’s political rights and increasing the participation of women in decision-making, security equality is about “the distribution of protection between men and women.”

On April 27, 2017, Sahana Dharmapuri, director of Our Secure Future, will present at the NATO High-Profile Event, “Gender Awareness in the Security and Defense Field.” Speakers will include representatives from NATO, the US Military, the Australian Defence Force, and the UN Department of Peacekeepin...

I’m often asked, “What is a good tool to use to do a quick gender analysis?” Here’s a simple gender analysis tool to keep in your back pocket.

If your boss hands you the latest brief on food security, police reform, or democratic elections, and then asks you to apply a gender perspective to the brief—here’s some help!

On International Women’s Day, OSF Director Sahana Dharmapuri moderates a panel discussion showcasing women's views on inclusive policies.

“Gender blindness” refers to the lack of awareness about how men and women are differently affected by a situation due to their different roles, needs, status and priorities in their societies.