War is not inevitable. But it will take a fundamentally different approach to get true peace and security.
Tag: Feminist Foreign Policy
We Can’t Achieve Peace and Security Until We End Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is a very present danger to women in times of conflict. That must be reflected in our policies and strategies to achieve peace.
A Seat at the Table for Women—And A Big Step Closer to World Peace
The Women, Peace and Security Act was signed into law Friday. This historic legislation could not be more necessary or timely.
We Must Confront Gendered Violence in War to Achieve Peace in Afghanistan
Miguel Howe and Farhat Popal reported about the gendered violence of war and why centering Afghani women in post-war efforts is vital for creating sustained peace and equality.
Ignoring Gender Apartheid in Afghanistan is Not the Right “Path Forward”
“We are here to kill terrorists” is not a strategy. Instead, it is tantamount to cutting off the head of hydra—where one is cut, two more grow.
What’s Missing From Trump’s New Strategy in Afghanistan: Supporting Women
If there is any hope of security or a semblance of peace in Afghanistan, the plan must necessarily include the fate of women.
What a Real Feminist Foreign Policy Looks Like
Building the bricks and mortar of gender equity in other countries isn’t straightforward. But it can be done.
Peace Heroes: Afghanistan’s Mary Akrami
Extremist ideologies have been on the rise for decades, but does dropping a bomb solve the problem? We interviewed Mary Akrami, an award winning women’s rights defender and director of the Afghan Women Skills Development Center, about this issue.
What Tillerson Could Mean for US. Foreign Policy and Women’s Empowerment Programs
Rex Tillerson’s hearing presented an incomplete picture as to what we might expect—but certainly some cause for optimism.
Five Steps to a Feminist Foreign Policy
The next administration should build on what has been learned about the correlations between equality, participation and peace. These are the five steps they have to take in order to do it.