Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security

Georgetown University’s Institute for Women, Peace and Security seeks to promote a more stable, peaceful, and just world by focusing on the important role women play in preventing conflict and building peace, growing economies, and addressing global threats like climate change and violent extremism. The institute engage in rigorous research, host global convenings, advance strategic partnerships, and nurture the next generation of leaders. Moreover, the institute aim to document the critical role women can and must play in peace and security, and ensure that evidence-based research is accessible to practitioners and policymakers. The Institute is headed by former US Ambassador for Global Women’s Issues, Melanne Verveer.