Events At Usip

Twenty-one years ago, the United Nations unanimously adopted U.N. Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, which requires parties to a conflict to ensure the protection of women and girls as well as the full and meaningful participation of women and girls in conflict resolution. On November 9, USIP and the State Department’s Office of Global Women’s Issues co-hosted a discussion on the progress made on women, peace and security issues and a look forward to the years ahead. Speakers Katrina Fotovat, moderator Senior Official, Secretary's Office of Global Women's Issues, U.S. Department of State Ambassador Nancy Soderberg Senior Resident Director for Kosovo, NDI Former Alternate Representative to the United Nations  Susan Stigant, welcoming remarks Director, Africa Programs, Africa Center, U.S. Institute of Peace  Mari Traore Project Officer, Women Preventing Violent Extremism, Africa Center, U.S. Institute of Peace   For more information about this event, please visit: https