There seems to be no crisis, no simmering conflict, no active war or threat of violence that Trump isn’t set on making worse. Thankfully, women around the world are countering his macho blathering with a real peace agenda.
Tag: Foreign Policy and National Security
#DisarmThePatriarchy: Women Speak Out on Peace, Security and Nuclear War
Women experts came together to break down and discuss issues spanning from nuclear war to the unique perspectives women bring to peace-making tables. We captured their conversation.
Masculinity, Missiles and Donald Trump
“President Trump makes the job of a feminist security analyst almost too easy. No subtle teasing out of subtexts required with this guy.”
No Peace Without Women
The newly enacted Women, Peace and Security Act gives women reserved seating at the peace-talk table.
To Pluck a Brown Feathered Goose: On Being a Woman of Color in National Security
Breaking into the national security sector—and rising within it—is a daunting task for women of color. And that’s bad for everyone.
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.
The Women, Peace and Security Act Guarantees Women a Seat at the Table
The Women, Peace and Security Act mandates that federal agencies prioritize women’s participation internally and on-the-ground in conflict zones.
A Menacing Speech on the Global Stage
Imagine a world where countries only act in their own self-interest? It’s a gloomy vision—and one where women and girls are invariably left behind.
Tracking—and Funding—Women’s Progress in the Age of Trump
Next week kicks off the annual UN General Assembly. For women’s rights observers, it’s worth a check-in: How are women doing worldwide?
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.