Women, Peace, and Security after the Fall of Kabul

Nov 12, 2021 | The Bush School of Government and Public Service
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A powerful set of speakers will discuss “Women, Peace, and Security after the Fall of Kabul” at the 7th Annual Texas Women, Peace, & Security Symposium. They will focus on the meaning of the Kabul fiasco for those who have worked to improve the situation of Afghan women and for the larger endeavor of Women, Peace, and Security.

Were efforts to improve the situation of Afghan women just useless? Just a “performative joke”? Did they place a big target on these women, thereby endangering them? What now? What lessons should those in the WPS field take away? What is next for Afghan women? Is there any way to meaningfully help Afghan women now? These questions are both timely and urgent.

Policymakers have increasingly come to see how the situation, status, and security of women affect national security. This one-day virtual symposium will highlight the integral value of women and girls to strong, stable, peaceful societies—and why this matters here at home. The goal is to spotlight important perspectives and create awareness within Texas and the nation on these issues. We also hope this event will contribute to the Bush School’s goal of fostering discussions on pressing global issues amongst individuals of a variety of political and ideological persuasions.

Who: The Bush School of Government and Public Service

When: November 12th, 2021

Where:  Online