Events


Gendering Peace Education: In-Between Dialoge, Difference and Dissidence

Oct 28, 2021 | London School of Economics Centre for Women, Peace and Security
Online

This event is part of the Gender, Peace, Education and International Law Symposium held under the ERC project ‘A Gendered International Law of Peace’.

What insights…


Fund Us Like You Want Us to Win: Feminist Solutions for More Impactful Financing for Peacebuidling

Oct 28, 2021 | GNWP - Global Network of Women Peacebuilders, GPPAC - Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict
Online

When:28 October, 2 p.m. CET (8 a.m. EST)Location: VirtualOrganizers: GNWP - Global Network of Women Peacebuilders, GPPAC - Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed…


Feminist Support to Women Activists & Movements: Making Non-violent Activism Count Politically

Oct 28, 2021 | PAX, Oxfam, WO=MEN, the Republic of Costa Rica and the Kingdom of Sweden
Online

When: 28 October, 9.00 - 10.30 am EDTLocation: VirtualOrganizers: PAX, Oxfam, WO=MEN, the Republic of Costa Rica and the Kingdom of Sweden RSVP:https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/feminist-support-to-women-activists-and-movements-tickets-190554953997


Webinar 2/3: The Role of Legal Clinics in Environmental Judicial Processes (Second Policy Dialogue - Transforming Illegal Deforestation in Colombia) | El papel de las clínicas jurídicas en los procesos judiciales ambientales (Segundo Diálogo de Política-

Oct 28, 2021 | Environmental Law Institute and Global Green Growth Institute
online

The second event of this Policy Dialogue aims to present legal clinics and their role in environmental judicial processes and their importance for studying conflicts…


Defend her! Women Human Rights Defenders’ Recommendations for Diplomatic Missions

Oct 27, 2021 | WO=MEN Dutch Gender Platform, Peace Brigades International, Cordaid, the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Permanent Mission of Canada to the UN
Online

When: 27 October 9:00 - 10.30 EDT (15.00-16.30 CEST)Location: VirtualOrganizers:WO=MEN Dutch Gender Platform, Peace Brigades International, Cordaid, the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Permanent…


The Generation Equality Compact on Women, Peace and Security and Humanitarian Action: Translating Commitments into Achievements

Oct 27, 2021 | UN Women
Online

Welcoming Compact signatories from around the globe, the event will hear from women's and youth organizations, governments, academics, and representatives from UN entities and regional…


Education for Environmental Peacebuilding: From Learning to Practice ~ Tips for Teaching Environmental Peacebuilding Classes Remotely

Oct 27, 2021 | EnPAx Education Interest Group
online

Sponsored by the EnPAx Education Interest Group, this consultation considers the challenges and opportunities, and offers tips for teaching environmental peacebuilding remotely. What are the…


Advancing the role of women in international security: Views from the Middle East

Oct 27, 2021 | UN Women, UNITED NATIONS INSTITUTE FOR DISARMAMENT RESEARCH (UNIDIR)
Online

When: 27 October, 8:15-9:45 EDT Location: VirtualOrganizers: UN Women, UNITED NATIONS INSTITUTE FOR DISARMAMENT RESEARCH (UNIDIR)RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.ch/e/advancing-the-role-of-women-in-international-security-in-the-middle-east-tickets-176136969417


Designing and Undertaking Programmatic Evaluations of Environmental Peacebuilding Initiatives (M&E Peer Learning Workshop #3)

Oct 26, 2021 | Environmental Law Institute and EnPAx M&E Interest Group
online

As part of its ongoing efforts to collect experiences, synthesize, and improve monitoring and evaluation of environmental peacebuilding, the Environmental Law Institute and the Environmental…


Rethinking Peace Education in a Time of Endless Wars

Oct 25, 2021 | London School of Economics Centre for Women, Peace and Security
Online

This event is part of the Gender, Peace, Education and International Law Symposium held under the ERC project ‘A Gendered International Law of Peace’.

What does ‘peace’ mean…


The WPS Agenda in Palestine: Challenges to the ImplemThe WPS Agenda in Palestine: Challenges to the Implementation of UNSCR 1325 Under Occupation entation of UNSCR 1325 Under Occupation

Oct 25, 2021 | General Union of Palestinian Women (GUPW), Representative Office of Norway to the Palestinian Authority, UN Women Palestine, Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom
Online

When: 25 October, 10:00 – 11:30am EDTLocation: VirtualOrganizers: General Union of Palestinian Women (GUPW), Representative Office of Norway to the Palestinian Authority, UN Women Palestine,…


Let's Talk About Sexual Violence in the Climate Crisis

Oct 23, 2021 | Vice Creator Summit
Online

We know that disasters, conflict and emergencies increase the risk of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) globally. If we add climate change to the equation…


Crisis as an Opportunity for Transformative Change

Oct 22, 2021 | Women's International Peace Centre
Online

This event is co-hosted with the Women’s International Peace Centre and launches the second edition of their Feminist Peace Series magazine. The Feminist Peace Series was born out…


Women Peace and Security: Human Rights Based Responses to Human Trafficking in the Context of Terrorism and Conflict

Oct 22, 2021 | UNODC, Ireland
Online

When: 22 October, 8:30 am to 9:30 EDTLocation: VirtualOrganizers: UNODC, IrelandJoin online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84501810640?pwd=VXlrZVR0TmxQSVg0MWloaEE0d1FFdz09 Passcode: 825836Concept note: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1da1R7qzpwV5ZwfcjD-4ErwyOaePrIk3_/view?usp=sharing 


Where Are the Women? Staying Curious about Gender in International Security

Oct 22, 2021 | International Peace Institute (IPI) and UNIDIR
Online

The International Peace Institute (IPI) and the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) is hosting a virtual discussion addressing women’s experiences in international security…


Putting Gender at the Heart of Climate Security

Oct 21, 2021 | CGIAR FOCUS Climate Security
Online

The evidence about the conflicts we have seen around the world since the turn of the century points to a simple conclusion: Conflicts between communities,…


Webinar 1/3: New Environmental Crimes in Colombia (Second Policy Dialogue - Transforming Illegal Deforestation in Colombia) | Nuevos delitos ambientales en Colombia (Segundo Diálogo de Política- Transformando la Deforestación en Colombia)

Oct 21, 2021 | Environmental Law Institute and Global Green Growth Institute
online

The webinar will aim to examine the new Law 2111 that modifies the Colombian Penal Code in relation to environmental crimes. Topics of discussion will…


Open Debate on Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security

Oct 21, 2021 | UN Security Council
Online

Under the presidency of the Government of Kenya, the UN Security Council will convene its annual “Open debate on Security Council resolution 1325 on women,…


How Does the Climate Crisis Impact Peace and Security for Women and Youth?

Oct 21, 2021 | NGO CSWl
Online

When: 21 October, 1.00 pm – 3.00pm ESTLocation: VirtualOrganizers: NGO CSWlRSVP: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvdemtrDosEtZTV9ORj3o6K48F5GFiNpRl The open debate will be webcast live on UN Web TV


A New Chapter in Afghanistan: Ensuring International Cooperation in Support of Afghan Women & Girls

Oct 21, 2021 | The UK Mission to the United Nations, Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations, Permanent Mission of Canada to the United Nations, UN Women, and the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security
Online

When: 21 October, 3.00 pm – 5.00pm ESTLocation: VirtualOrganizers: The UK Mission to the United Nations, Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the…


Education for Environmental Peacebuilding: From Learning to Practice ~ Identifying and Teaching Required Skills

Oct 20, 2021 | EnPAx Education Interest Group
online

What skills should be taught to future practitioners of environmental peacebuilding and how should the skills be taught? This consultation sponsored by the EnPAx Education…


2021 Women Building Peace Award Ceremony

Oct 20, 2021 | US Institute of Peace
Online

In conflict-affected countries around the world, women risk their lives to build peace, promote justice and foster more inclusive, resilient societies — efforts that are…


Launch of the 2021/22 Global Women, Peace and Security Index

Oct 19, 2021 | Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security , the PRIO Centre on Gender, Peace and Security (PRIO GPS), and the Permanent Mission of Norway to the United Nations
Online

​Mark your calendar to join the launch of the third edition of the global Women, Peace and Security Index, which provides a comprehensive measure of women's status…


Intersections between Violence Against Children and Women - Prevention and Response

Oct 19, 2021 | UNICEF
Online

In recent years, the global development agenda has paid greater attention to end violence against children than ever before. Yet to prevent and address these…


Event 1/4: Second Policy Dialogue- Transforming Illegal Deforestation in Colombia | Segundo Diálogo de Política- Transformando la Deforestación en Colombia 8AM-5PM SPST

Oct 13, 2021 - Oct 16, 2021 | Universidad Externado de Colombia
Online

Colombia is a country recognized for its forest wealth since more than half of the national territory is covered by Natural Forests. However, in recent…


Education for Environmental Peacebuilding: From Learning to Practice ~ Beyond-the-Textbook: Effective Options for Teaching Environmental Peacebuilding

Oct 13, 2021 | Environmental Peacebuilding Association's Education Interest Group
online

What teaching modalities have been most effective to teach environmental peacebuilding? Sponsored by the Education Interest Group of EnPAx, this consultation convenes a featured speaker,…


“Women’s Rights are Human Rights:” Launching a Georgetown Exhibition

Oct 13, 2021 | Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security, the Georgetown University Library, and the Women’s and Gender Studies Program
Georgetown

“If there is one message that echoes forth from this conference, let it be that women’s rights are human rights, and human rights are women’s…


Role of women in sustainable management of natural resources in Drin river basin – register for workshop

Oct 12, 2021 | Global Water Partnership - Mediterranean
Online

GWP-Med is inviting interested parties to join its Zoom online workshop “Gender Equality for sustainable development in Nexus sectors in Drin Riparians,” to take place on October…


Human Security, Climate and Health Course

Oct 11, 2021 - Nov 5, 2021 | Geneva Centre for Security Policy
online

Natural resources such as water, soil and biodiversity are under increasing stress. Human activity is the main cause of this global crisis affecting everybody, but…


Women in Uniform: Does Participation Shift U.S. Military Culture and Operations?

Oct 9, 2021 | Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security and the Principality of Liechtenstein.
Online

Does increasing women’s participation in the U.S. military shift military culture? If so, does this support compliance with international conventions such as Women, Peace and…