Military Sexual Violence: From Frontline to Fenceline
The root of the sexual assault crisis plaguing the military lies in militarism itself.
Why Women Must End the Korean War
The road to peace in Korea runs through Washington, but women must steward it along the way.
Film: We Women Warriors
Join IPS and friends for a screening of an independent documentary profiling three valiant female leaders to commemorate International Women’s Day.
Obama Could Go it Alone, Bring All the Troops Home, and Stop the Killing
Focusing on the executive actions you can take without Congress is a great idea, Mr. President.
A Valentine’s Day Gift That Keeps on Giving
The Senate must pass the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, an international agreement that affirms principles of human rights and equality for women everywhere.
War against Women and the Pursuit of Peace and Justice
FPIF Co-director Emira Woods is moderating a panel at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women 57th Session. The panel “War against Women and the pursuit of Peace and Justice”
Orientalizing Rape
The coverage of the Damini case has sparked a lively debate about how the Western media portrays rape culture abroad.
Endangering Women Human Rights Defenders
USAID spending often means less security and more violence against women, particularly women human rights defenders.
Affirmative Action for Somalia
Only a policy of sustained affirmative action can address ingrained gender imbalances in Somalia.
Obama Must Rewrite His Foreign Policy Legacy
Obama will need to recast a foreign policy that has been weak or downright contradictory in standing up for the principles he himself has espoused
Heart-to-Heart on the Drug War
Mexican families touched by the drug war have brought their Caravan for Peace to the U.S., laying the groundwork for a binational peace movement.
Review: The Light in Her Eyes
A remarkable documentary offers a rare look at the women’s side of the mosque.
Rocky Road to Gender Equality in Latin America
Women leaders do not by definition implement policies promoting women’s rights.
50% of the 99%
Where are women in the global economic crisis and the Occupy response?
The Drug War’s Invisible Victims
Women bear the burden of the violence that is convulsing Mexico.