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National Book Tour Dates Announced
Join the conversation about how and why the US military has engaged partner nation military forces through Women Peace and Security (WPS). Hear the stories in this groundbreaking book that explore the origins, rationale, and evolution of WPS. Learn about the challenges and champions of WPS in first-ever accounts of real-world policy and practice ranging from post–World War II Japan to contemporary Ghana. Sign up to join us as we tackle tough questions and explore future applications of WPS in US foreign policy.
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Latest @Fortis!: Washington, Big Tech Clash Over AI Data Centers is an International Security Issue
Our Fortis! publication highlights analytical commentary and research from a diverse and respected group of thought leaders. Fortis means “be valiant, steadfast, brave!” and these are qualities we seek to embody and promote here at ACWPS. Author Mica Udani, Ph.D lays out how the race to build data centers is creating security risk and regulatory issues.
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ACWPS Speaks at UN Headquarters Panel - 80th Anniversary of Charter
At the 80th Anniversary of the UN Charter, this panel examines the origins of the founding documents and its mission in remaining anchored in human dignity and multilateralism.
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December 9: How Hamas Used Cognitive Warfare in the Hostage Crisis: An Insider’s Story
Join ACWPS in our virtual event December 9 at noon as we look behind the two-year war between Israel and Hamas to learn how terrorists were able to exploit hostage taking, family anguish, public protests, and social media to tie the hands of political leadership in the West which prolonged the war and human suffering.
Since its founding, ACWPS has been a voice for common sense in Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) policy and practice. In our work at the Department of Defense, our team developed curriculum and conducted research that upheld the bipartisan mandate of the WPS Act of 2017. We continue to advocate for WPS policy that supports U.S. national security and promotes equal protection, dignity, and opportunity for all individuals around the world affected by conflict, without advancing divisive issues and agendas.
We have helped thousands of practitioners understand the original intent and purpose of the U.S. WPS law and integrate a targeted, practical approach into their portfolios, fostering inclusive engagement with partner nations around the world.
Our events and online policy forum, Fortis!, amplify the voices of those often excluded from peace and security conversations: adult children born of wartime rape who are now building peace; young people committed to defending fundamental rights and safety for all; military personnel with valuable but under-recognized experiences; and under-resourced communities seeking balanced investment in education for both girls and boys. These efforts reflect our commitment to advancing equality and security in international policy and practice.
Our Impact in Numbers
GIRLS PUT BACK TO SCHOOL WITH NEW ROOF
U.S. MILITARY STUDENTS TAUGHT WITH NEW CURRICULA
STUDENTS STUDYING FOR EXAMS WITH NEW LIGHTING
“It isn't enough to talk about peace. One must believe in it.
And it isn't enough to believe in it. One must work at it.”
— Eleanor Roosevelt