Policy Brief
Recommendations for Moderating Violent Extremism: Bosnia
These recommendations for leveraging women’s skills and expertise in seeking to moderate extremism were developed by women experts from Bosnia and Hercegovina convened by The Institute for Inclusive Security in January 2010.
Policy Brief
Recommendations for Moderating Violent Extremism: Rwanda
These recommendations for leveraging women’s skills and expertise in seeking to moderate extremism were developed by Rwandan women experts convened by The Institute for Inclusive Security in January 2010.
Policy Brief
Recommendations for Moderating Violent Extremism: Lebanon
These recommendations for leveraging women’s skills and expertise in seeking to moderate extremism were developed by Lebanese women experts convened by The Institute for Inclusive Security in January 2010.
Research
Sustaining Gains in Rwanda: The Influence of Indigenous Culture and Post-Genocide Politics
The success of women parliamentarians in Rwanda has prompted questions about how women achieved such unprecedented levels of political representation. The paper begins with a discussion of various Rwandan cultural practices that either support or undercut gender equality, then analyzes how actors in contemporary Rwandan politics reference indigenous practices in relation to women’s empowerment. This […]
Policy Brief
Supporting Women in Negotiations: A Model for Elevating their Voices and Reflecting Their Agenda in Peace Deals
Women are alarmingly underrepresented in negotiations. In 2009, the UN Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) found in a review of 21 major peace processes held since 1992 that women were less than 8 percent of the delegates to talks and less than 3 percent of agreement signatories. This publication documents two of Inclusive Security’s consultative […]
Policy Brief
Strategies for Policymakers: Bringing Women into Peace Negotiations
As leaders in civil society, particularly during and following violent conflict, women are critical players in peace negotiations. In formal negotiations, they raise often-ignored political and social issues, ensure that the voices of victims and civilians are consistently heard, and build bridges among negotiating parties. They also have a solid record of successfully bringing together […]
Policy Brief
The “Inspiration Day” Model: Fostering Women’s Leadership by Connecting National Leaders with Grassroots Candidates
Research suggests that connecting experienced national women leaders with potential female candidates at the grassroots successfully encourages women to run for office. This publication documents Inclusive Security’s efforts in Liberia and Rwanda to enable established female elected officials to nurture the next generation of leaders by sharing their experiences, priorities, and strategies with local women.
Policy Brief
Strategies for Policymakers: Bringing Women Into Government
Women bring important skills, attributes, and perspectives to the governance process. Few times offer policymakers as good an opportunity to increase the number of women participating in government as those windows immediately after conflicts. Those women who have successfully entered government have tended to build governance systems that are more stable and transparent, and more […]
Training
Inclusive Security: A Curriculum for Women Waging Peace
Published in 2009, Inclusive Security: A Curriculum for Women Waging Peace is a resource for policymakers and practitioners who want to better include women in peace processes. This unique tool draws on more than a decade of original research and training by The Institute for Inclusive Security and accomplished women peace builders from areas including […]
Policy Brief
Ensuring Sudanese Women’s Inclusion in Elections: A Call to Action
Although we face many challenges, there is no shortage of Sudanese women who want to be involved. With the appropriate support from the international community, we can reach our common goal of helping guarantee free and fair elections and over time, transforming Sudan into a secure, democratic nation.
