Our society is at an inflection point in acknowledging women’s leadership in peace and security efforts, major political transformations, and economic development. There is a growing body of data demonstrating that investing in women is not just a matter of equality, but is crucial to economic progress and political stability. The Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security examines and highlights the roles and experiences of women worldwide through cutting-edge research, global summits, and the ‘Seeking Peace’ podcast. Listen to GIWPS’s podcast picks below to learn more about the importance of women for effective governance and lasting peace. For more podcasts about peace and security, check out the Our Secure Future blog: https://oursecurefuture.org/blog/peace-security-podcasts
Kristen Bell, actress and advocate for the Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund, explains the meaning of “goodness” and why women are the key to lasting peace. We also take you to the world’s largest r...Show More
Years before Heather Wilson was secretary of the Air Force or a member of Congress, she was a student in just the third class in Air Force Academy history that admitted women. She talks with us about ...Show More
At the 1995 Beijing World Conference on Women, Hillary Clinton famously said "Women's rights are human rights, and human rights are women's rights." Listen to two pioneering women describe where they ...Show More
Two sisters attempt to use a 19th century novelist to outwit modern Pakistani restrictions on women. And a war reporter discovers the power of drawing room comedy to understand her own family. (And wa...Show More
Peace and Gender is a new podcast about the people behind the research on gender, peace, and security. In this episode, AndreaThiis-Evensen meets up with Professor Karin Aggestam, a Swedish resea...Show More