By Joan Johnson-Freese and Susan Markham Introduction There are currently two main frameworks regarding gender equality and women’s participation in international policy and conflict resolution:...
By Jessica Margolis and Tahina Montoya Introduction Over the past several decades, the United States (U.S.) has worked to develop conflict mitigation and prevention strategies...
By Dr. Karin L. Johnston Achieving gender equality is central to the values and aims of the European Union (EU). Advancing human rights and preserving...
By Daniela Philipson García and Ana Velasco Ugalde On January 11, 2021, the Mexican government presented its first National Action Plan (NAP) on Women, Peace...
By Chantal de Jonge Oudraat and Jana Wattenberg In recent years, gender has come up in arms control and disarmament deliberations. Ireland, for example,...
By Felicia Dede Addy and Shikshya Adhikari Ghana is one of the biggest producers of gold in Africa and the world.1 Gold contributes significantly to...
By Katelyn Jones and Julia Whiting In October 2020, Chicago was headed toward an increase of at least 51 percent in the murder rate and...
By Grace Ndirangu and Pearl Karuhanga Atuhaire On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, which is the highest-level...
By Chantal de Jonge Oudraat, Kayla McGill and Zi Xue UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000) on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) called for...
To mark the 20th anniversary of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 (UNSCR 1325), Women In International Security (WIIS) and the Heinrich Böll Stiftung...