For the last eight years, the annual PeaceCon conference has offered a dynamic platform for frontline peacebuilders, policymakers, philanthropists, and private sector and civil society leaders working at the nexus of peacebuilding, security, and development to engage in meaningful dialogue and develop substantive plans for action. This year’s conference—with the theme “Pandemics, Peace, and Justice: Shaping What Comes Next”— explored the relationship between justice and peacebuilding in the context of COVID-19 and the worldwide reckoning over systemic injustice and racism.
On March 18, 2021, USIP and the Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University hosted a timely discussion on how applying the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion can contribute to more effective U.S. peace and development programs around the world. Panelists considered efforts to meaningfully engage marginalized or underrepresented groups such as women, youth, and social movement actors to support locally driven peacebuilding. Speakers: Corinne Graff, introductory remarks Senior Advisor, Conflict Prevention and Fragility, U.S. Institute of Peace Susanna Campbell Assistant Professor, School of International Service, American University Rosa Emilia Salamanca Executive Director, Corporación de Investigación y Acción Social y Económica (CIASE) in Colombia Jennifer Hawkins Senior Women, Peace, and Security Advisor, U.S. Agency for International Development Joseph Sany Vice President, Africa Center, U.S. Institute of Peace Pamina Firchow, moderator Associate Professor of Conflict Resolution and Coexistence, Brandeis University For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/can-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-deliver-peace ...
USIP and the Oxus Society for Central Asian Affairs hosted a conversation that attempted to pierce the veil of secrecy around recent events in Central Asia. A panel of scholars discussed how they view recent protests and tried to understand more broadly why governments in the region are suddenly struggling to keep things under control. For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/where-are-protests-and-crackdowns-central-asia-coming Speakers Assel TutumluAssociate Professor, Near East University Suzanne Levi-SanchezNon-Resident Fellow, School of International Service, American University Ivan U. K. Klyszcz Doctoral Candidate, University of Tartu Gavin Helf, moderatorSenior Expert, Central Asia, U.S. Institute of Peace ...
USIP held a discussion on citizen and movement efforts, including those in Guatemala, Ukraine, and Zimbabwe. This event featured activists, scholars of nonviolent action, and international donors to explore the various ways bottom-up pressure can be used to make governments more open, hold leaders accountable, and prevent and curb corruption. ...
