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Where's the Money? Exploring the Budget Gaps in Women, Peace and Security Initiatives

This analysis looks at the crucial role of funding in shaping the national Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agendas. By examining nations with varying levels of financial commitment and exploring the concept of gender budgeting, this article aims to explore how targeted financial strategies could potentially affect policy-making and WPS implementation strategies.

August 28,2024

In the Shadows of Conflict: The Role of Sudanese Women in Building Peace and Stability

In light of the ongoing conflict in Sudan, Our Secure Future intern Luz Velazquez discusses the contributions made by Sudanese women in advocating for peace and the necessity of including their voices in the formal peace negotiations.

June 25,2024

Tech's Gender Blindspots: How to Create a Safer Digital Future

Technology has become an integral part of everyone’s daily lives. However, the digital ecosystem is not immune to the gender inequalities that persist in society.

May 24,2024

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November 20, 2020

Introducing Male Allies for WPS Interview Series

A new series interviewing men as allies for Women, Peace and Security encouraging women’s engagement in global processes of peace and security.

November 13, 2020

First Female US Vice President-elect!

Congratulations to Vice President-elect Kamala Harris! This is a historic moment in history for the United States!

November 09, 2020

TEDTalk Tuesday: Julia Bacha

The stories we tell (or don’t tell) in political movements are critical in whether or not a movement will be successful. Listen to what Julia Bacha has to say.

October 30, 2020

The Curb-cut Effect in Peace and Security: Why Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Benefits Everyone

First blog from our new team member, George Wong! What similarities are there between curb cut-outs and WPS? How does this affect security? Read more to find out!

Dr. Joan Johnson-Freese

October 22, 2020

Part Two: Rethinking Successful Leadership Traits- Watch the Women

Leaders must find a balance of empathy with assertiveness. How does equally valuing those traits help the next generation counter emerging security threats?

October 22, 2020

Season Two: Seeking Peace

In collaboration with GIWPS and UN Women, we’re excited to announce season 2 of the Seeking Peace podcast!

Dr. Joan Johnson-Freese

September 18, 2020

Part One: Rethinking Successful Leadership Traits- Watch the Women

What traits determine who is a good leader? How will those traits evolve with emerging security threats like climate change and global pandemics?

September 08, 2020

Rule of Law and Civil Society Engagement: Complementary Strategies in the Philippines

The Philippines government has created a valuable feedback loop with local civil society that has positively impacted the Blue Economy and gender programming.

September 01, 2020

Developing a Strong Blue Economy: Lessons from Kenya

Kenya has worked to develop a strong Blue Economy, through the employment of women, to counteract the radicalizing effects of poverty along the Mombasa coast.

August 25, 2020

Gender Mainstreaming Success: Lessons from Jamaica

There are explicit interconnections between Women, Peace and Security, and the maritime domain in Jamaica. A decision taken in the 1970s to admit women to the Jamaica Defense Force (JDF) has ushered in a culture of women officers at every level of command.

Photo courtesy of the International Maritime Organization, Women in the Maritime Industry, April 24, 2013.

August 20, 2020

COVID-19 and SGBV: Two Deadly Pandemics

While COVID-19 continues to affect the globe and national security of most nations, rape and femicide are a chronic pandemic of a different kind.

Oluwadamilola Akintewe

August 12, 2020

Guest Blog: Why Rape and Femicide Across Africa is More Deadly Than COVID-19

While COVID-19 continues to affect the globe and national security of most nations, rape and femicide are a chronic pandemic of a different kind.

Anti-femicide demonstration in Cape Town, South Africa following the death of Uyinene Mrwetyana, Sept. 2019.

July 30, 2020

Distinguished Partners for Women, Peace and Security: Association of War Affected Women

Feature of Association of War Affected Women from Sri Lanka, Distinguished Partner for Women, Peace and Security award recipient.

July 23, 2020

Distinguished Partners for Women, Peace and Security: Iraqi Al-Firdaws Society

The Distinguished Partners for Women, Peace and Security Award was established in 2019 to honor women’s organizations on the frontlines of addressing the root causes of conflict, including poverty, disease, gender-based violence, illiteracy, injustice and marginalization.

July 16, 2020