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Explore critical issues at the intersection of women, peace, and security through the insightful perspectives of experts and advocates in the field.

  • Recognize the CCP’s Double Persecution in Xinjiang

    By Susan Yoshihara and Peter Tozzi

  • Voices in the Wilderness showed the way for the modern anti-slavery moment

    BY LAURA J. LEDERER

  • "We don't shoot women in stadiums" - an afghan american woman's plea

    BY HUMIRA NOORESTANI

  • The War is over - The imperative to protect Afghans isn't

    BY SUSAN YOSHIHARA

  • We just empowered Al-Qaeda

    BY MARY HABECK

  • Biden's Pentagon can exploit China's population decline

    BY SUSAN YOSHIHARA

  • Afghanistan: Is the U.S. breaking its promise to women?

    BY CHARLOTTE M. PONTICELLI

  • How Congress dismissed women's empowerment

    BY SUSAN YOSHIHARA

  • "Women are essential helpers during crises - But they need acces to the internet"

    BY SUSAN YOSHIHARA

  • “Could bringing manufacturing home also help eradicate modern day slavery?"

    BY LAURA LEDERER

  • “A quiet revolution for women in US foreign and security policy?"

    BY SUSAN YOSHIHARA

  • “Three cheers as Trump lunches first women peace and security strategy"

    BY SUSAN YOSHIHARA

  • “How congress can unleash american's generosity to tackle covid-19 crisis”

    BY WENDY WRIGHT

  • “Is the US really one of the top 10 most dangerous countries for women? Not so fast..."

    BY LAURA LEDERER