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National Action Plan Kick-Starts Banner Year for Women, Peace, and Security
This post is by Martha Engole and Travis Wheeler. Author’s note: On Wed., Jan. 30, 2013, Inclusive Security and its civil society partners will be participating in an event hosted by the US Institute of Peace to commemorate the first anniversary of the US National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security. This post looks […]
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Hillary Clinton’s Legacy as Secretary of State
The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Josh Trevino, former Austrian Ambassador Swanee Hunt, and author Robin Wright join MSNBC’s “Up With Chris Hayes” to examine the role of the White House versus the State Department in establishing US foreign policy under President Obama. Watch the video.
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GlobalPost: Women Waging Peace a “Must-See Panel”
From GlobalPost: In front of a packed house at Harvard’s Institute of Politics last night, six women from divergent regions, cultures and backgrounds came together to share stories of how women are working to secure conflict zones and push for peaceful solutions to some of the most complicated issues in the world. From Syria to […]
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Women Waging Peace
This article was originally published by Harvard Gazette. United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 says that “civilians, particularly women and children, account for the vast majority of those adversely affected by armed conflict,” and emphasizes “the important role of women in the prevention and resolution of conflicts.” On Tuesday at a packed John F. Kennedy […]
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Women Waging Peace: A Must-See Panel
This article was originally published by Global Post. In front of a packed house at Harvard’s Institute of Politics last night, six women from divergent regions, cultures and backgrounds came together to share stories of how women are working to secure conflict zones and push for peaceful solutions to some of the most complicated issues […]
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For the Sake of Democracy, Elect Women
This article was originally published by The Boston Globe. Hold these two thoughts: First: Thursday’s congressional swearing-in will reflect the stunning success of the Democrats’ ground game at turning out minorities — a strategy that stretched across Native American reservations, college campuses, Hispanic supermarkets, and crowded urban neighborhoods. Second: The 114th Congress will mirror the […]
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Georgetown Launches Women, Peace, and Security Research Repository
Georgetown’s Institute for Women, Peace, and Security officially launched its online data repository, which seeks to be “the world’s premier online collection of resources [and] go-to place for policymakers, practitioners, thought-leaders, academics, and students seeking information on women, peace and security.” The repository already has more than 600 resources posted—including narratives and video interviews with […]
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In Memoriam: Aloisea Inyumba
With profound sadness, I want to pass on the news that our Rwandan friend and colleague Aloisea Inyumba died yesterday after an illness. Those who’ve spent time with her will share my personal grief at losing her calm, luminous incarnation of compassion and justice. As a visionary and an early member of the Women Waging […]
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For Action on Syria, Some Lessons from Bosnia
This article was originally published by Global Post. The city is under siege. Mortars turn apartment blocks to dust, as soldiers trade bullets and territory daily. Civilians hunker down in what shelter remains, without water or electricity. Families brave deadly sniper fire to seek food. A visit to neighbors, or commute to work, means maneuvering […]
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Libyan Network Member Alaa Murabit Named Trust Women Hero Award Finalist
Alaa Murabit speaks about her disappointment with the transitional government and her hopes for Libya’s political future. Congratulations to Alaa Murabit of Libya on being named a finalist for the Trust Women Hero Award! Alaa is 1 of 9 chosen from 170 nominated women from all over the world. Alaa became well known as an […]
