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Why Women's Lives Don't Matter: ignoring sexual violence in conflict - Surood Mohammed Falih, Pramila Patten and Robinah Rubimbwa reflect on factors that give rise to sexual violence, persistent gaps in state and multilateral efforts as well as the effective prevention and response strategies that have been put in place. 

Putting Peace Back into Politics - Professor Monica McWilliams, Halima Mohamed, and Dr Amina Rasul discuss the challenges and obstacles of putting peace back onto the agenda and back into politics.

Is Peace Just the Absence of War? - 21 September marks the International Day of Peace, an opportunity to commit to building a culture of peace. But what exactly is a culture of peace and how do we build it? On this 40th anniversary of World Peace Day our world is far from peaceful.

- Listen to the role of the arts in remembering and making visible the effects of conflict, especially its hidden and uncommon narratives. 

- Listen to results from the “” project studying the economic and socio-cultural practices, including gender discrimination, of female international labour migration, and their experiences during Covid-19. 

- Join our speakers to discuss whether the pandemic can be used as a disruption to the system – exposing cracks that can be exploited to confront power and inequality – or whether it is business-as-usual, exacerbating inequalities and privileging those with power.

 - With a focus on Myanmar and Palestine, for our fifth session in the Coming of Age of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda series, we asked how do social activists survive and thrive under military dictatorships and occupation forces?

- Professor Banda examines the topic of migration through the prism of law and literature, using a rich mix of novels, short stories, literary realism, human rights and comparative literature to explore the experiences of African migrants and asylum seekers. 

 - In the second event of the "Coming of Age of Women Peace and Security, In Conversation" series, Sanam Naraghi Anderlini MBE hosts three guests who have had the courage and conviction to talk to extremists.

Defending The Future: gender, conflict and environmental peace - This event launches a report by ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ WPS, Women’s International Peace Centre and Gender Action for Peace and Security on the intersection of WPS, climate change, ecological destruction and conflict affected situations. 

COVID-19 and its Impact on Gender, Justice and Security - In this event we took stock of the changing social and political landscapes, locally and internationally, one year into the COVID-19 pandemic. Three Co-Directors of the UKRI GCRF Gender, Justice and Security Hub discuss key questions around the response to and impact of the pandemic on social rights, as well as the opportunities for positive change. 

Warfare and Peacemaking in the 21st Century: who's taking responsibility to protect and promote peace - In this, the first 'In Conversation with' event, Centre Director Sanam Naraghi Anderlini, delves into the real world experiences and efforts to bring the vision and promise of the Women, Peace and Security agenda to life.

Gendered Peace: The Legacy of the Tokyo Women’s Tribunal - Twenty years ago, the Women's International War Crimes Tribunal on Japan's Military Sexual Slavery took place in Tokyo, Japan. We are joined by a panel discussion between some of those involved in the work of the Tribunal and featuring in the documentary. 

- speakers: Christine Chinkin, Tina Dolgopol, Jane Gordon, Heisoo Shin and Mina Watanabe. 

- speakers: Louise Arimatsu, Patricia Viseur Sellers, Christine Chinkin, Gabrielle K. McDonald and Indai Sajor. 

 - the panel explore the challenges, tensions and future directions for the Women, Peace and Security agenda as we approach the twentieth anniversary of its founding resolution.

 - This panel explores strategies and practices of feminist peace from the perspective of international mandate holders and institutions. It queries how such a vision might be secured, not least in the contemporary political climate and in light of the current global pandemic.

 - This panel is a discussion among women peacebuilders, exploring the strategies pursued by peacebuilders in reimagining and rearticulating peaceful geographies. The discussion will explore what constitutes a feminist peace and strategies to pursue it, as well as how we might articulate peace as plural, complex, intersectional and multi-sited.

- “Greenham Woman Everywhere” is a project to interview the women who formed the Greenham Common Peace Camp, which was established to protest nuclear weapons being placed at RAF Greenham Common in Berkshire, between 1981 – 2000. This special panel event will include a discussion from the organisers of the Greenham Woman Everywhere project alongside ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Library archivists, where we will explore some of the issues around archiving memories such as those of Greenham Common and beyond.

This event is co-hosted by the Centre and the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Librar

 - A discussion among international lawyers and experts, this panel explores what might be the components of a feminist peace, how such a vision might be possible in today’s international law and what changes to the structures of international law might be needed.

 - As we look forward to the next decade of the Women, Peace and Security agenda, this event will examine the role, contributions and potential of academic institutions – in research, advocacy, education and cross-sector engagement – in addressing the gaps that exist, determining how best to prepare and serve the next generation and contribute to the full realisation of the WPS agenda. 8 September 2020.

 - This seminar will brought together the experiences of women peacebuilders from the Women Mediators across the Commonwealth (WMC) network who for many years have been mediating multi-party conflicts, and who are now also responding to the challenges that COVID-19 presents in conflict-settings with pragmatism, agility and flexibility.

- This webinar presents the results of the recent study , focussing on and discussing one of the main findings - how to further develop localisation of the implementation of the women, peace and security agenda and National Action Plans. 1 June 2020. 

- Though focus is often placed on the government response to COVID19, the pandemic has also allowed for violent extremist groups to both leverage and capitalise off the effects of COVID-19 which impacts both women and men differently. 3 June 2020.

- With the war in its sixth year, the panellists explore both the potential of and gaps in Yemen’s NAP during these uncertain times and draw on examples from similar contexts. 2 June 2020.

 This seminar asks how and in what ways the global COVID-19 pandemic has impacted sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) from the perspectives of policy making, advocacy and practice. This seminar also asks how the COVID-19 responses have impacted women, girls, and LGBTQ+ persons affected by conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV). 27 May 2020. 

-  as the UN Secretary General called for a global ceasefire in March to end the destruction, save lives and bring a degree of security that would enable better access for humanitarian and relief services, this seminar asks are the ceasefires taking place and holding? 12 May 2020.

 - Perhaps more than previous epidemics, COVID-19 has demonstrated that whilst outbreaks can affect anyone, women are often differentially affected – within the home, within the economy and within policy space. This seminar considers the role of women in leadership and the impact of COVID-19 on women.

This event was co-hosted with the . 29th April 2020.

 - Join leading experts for a virtual discussion on the urgent need for a gender-responsive approach to mitigating COVID-19 and global strategies for effectively addressing the pandemic's impact. 8th April 2020.

 - New Centre Director Sanam Naraghi Anderlini discusses the role, experiences and ongoing contributions of women, particularly national and transnational women's movements in tackling some of the the world's most intractable security threats and conflicts. 10th February 2020.

 - Members of the  explore the value of mediation and peacebuilding and how this work can enhance and link with the regional, national and international peace processes and mechanisms. 25 November 2019.

- Professor Laura Shepherd provides an overview of the mechanisms for implementation on the National Action Plans (NAPs) and introduces a new database that presents quantitative analysis of the 81 current national action plans to identify trends and emerging issues. 3 October 2019.

 What does peace mean in today’s world of endless wars? Why has the project of ‘universal peace’, so ardently hoped for by the drafters of the UN Charter in 1945, failed so profoundly? Professor Otto reflects on these questions through three stories of peace.  26 September 2019. 

 - Event launching the policy papers by the Syrian Women’s Political Movement on an engendered constitution, the return of displaced Syrians and reconstruction. 10 June 2019.

 - Panel discussion on the inclusion and collaboration with LGBTQ individuals in the WPS agenda. 28 May 2019.

 Event launching the European Research Council research project, . 2 May 2019.

Event launching the Arts and Humanities Research Council research project,  13 December 2018.

 Panel discussion launching the Oxford Handbook of Women, Peace and Security 29 November 2018

 Panel event considering how different sectors and disciplines understand the scope of the #AidToo movement. 15 Ocober 2018 

Event launching 'Conflict-related Violence Against Women: Transforming Transition' by Aisling Swaine 23 April 2018.

. A panel discussion on the UK launch of the Women, Peace and Security Index - the first global index bridging both women’s inclusion and access to justice, as well as security. 30 November 2017.

 A panel discussion on why the UN remains deeply unequal in relation to gender, and suggested methods for addressing this issue. 7 November 2017.

 Erika Rodríguez Gómez talks about her experience as a human rights defender and shares her reflections about the current situation in Colombia. 18 October 2017.

. Liuteneant Commander Marcela Vergara discusses the Chilean approach to implementation of the WPS agenda, and why it is both a national and collective responsibility. 28 September 2017.

.  Current and former women leaders of UN peace operations discuss some of the most challenging aspects facing UN peace operations today. 21 September 2017.

. Activist in Residence at the Centre for Women, Peace and Security and Co-founder of PAIMAN Alumni Trust, Mossarat Qadeem, discusses her work engaging communities in preventing and countering violent extremism. 1 August 2017.

. By failing to address 'new wars' international law has added to insecurity. Is it time for a second generation human security resting upon the laws of humanity? Christine Chinkin and Mary Kaldor, joined by Javier Solana, discuss their new book International Law and News Wars. 20 June 2017.

. Leaders from academic units dedicated to women / gender, peace and security discuss how scholars and researchers worldwide holding governments to account for their local and international women, peace and security commitments. 5 June 2017.

.  Isabelle Geuskens and Jayne Huckerby, joined by Zarina Khan, discuss their report on the impact of countering terrorism financing on women civil society and women's rights. 8 May 2017.

. Catharine A MacKinnon discussing her new book, in which she argues that the right seemingly minor interventions in the legal realm can have a butterfly effect that generates major social and cultural transformations. 18 May 2017.

 Dr Dubravka Šimonović, Visiting Professor in Practice and UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences discusses her remit, current challenges and priorities. 12 January 2017.

 A panel with Caroline Sweetman (chair), Bele Grau, Diana Koester, Corrie Sissons, Rainatou Sow and Hannah Bond (discussant) convened for the launch of Gender and Development journal’s new issue, which is dedicated to the challenges of working on gender in fragile contexts. 6 December 2016. Download .

 Discussion with Karon Monaghan, Pragna Patel and Harriet Wistrich of the challenges in securing women's and girls' access to justice for gender-based violence, in the context of the UK's existing human rights obligations and the campaign for ratification of the Istanbul Convention. 10 November 2016.

 Panel discussion with Punam Yadav, Marsha Henry, David N Gellner and Christine Chinkin (chair) on Punam Yadav's book, the first study to provide empirical evidence on the relationship between armed conflict and social transformation from a gender perspective. 8 November 2016. 

Video:  Panel event co-hosted with the UK  and , with Baroness Anelay, the UK Prime Minister’s Special Representative on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict, Brita Fernandez Schmidt and Antoinette Uwimana. 

 Public lecture by Madeleine Rees, Secretary General of the  and Visiting Professor in Practice. 22 September 2016. 

 Michelle Jarvis. Keynote delivered during the conference Prosecuting Conflict-Related Sexual Violence: What have we learnt? 16 June 2016.

  Patricia Sellers and Maxine Marcus;  Chair: Christine Chinkin. This panel discussion took place during the conference Prosecuting Conflict-Related Sexual Violence: What have we learnt? 16 June 2016. 

 Professor Fionnuala Ní Aoláin, introduced by Associate Professor Laura J Shepherd. Keynote delivered during the  workshop on 9 March 2016. 

On International Women's Day, Visiting Fellows Dr Paul Kirby  and Associate Professor Laura J Shepherd took part in Reintroducing Women, Peace and Security, the launch of a special issue of International Affairs. Also speaking: Dr Soumita Basu and Professor Fionnuala Ní Aoláin.  (on Chatham House site).

 Professors Hilary Charlesworth and Christine Chinkin discuss their ground-breaking feminist analysis of international law. Hosted by Lucy Reed at Freshfields, Bruckhaus Deringer, and chaired by Dr Gina Heathcote.

 Does the International Criminal Court's poor record in prosecuting sexual and gender-based crimes threaten its ongoing legitimacy? Professor Louise Chappell discusses her new book and the challenges and opportunities confronting the ICC. 

 Activist, social entrepreneur and media commentator Zainab Salbi, in discussion with Sweden's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Margot Wallström. Download  I 

 Dr Marsha Henry in conversation with Professor Cynthia Enloe on the Centre's agenda; the gendered effects of militarisation; the question of gender relations as causal in the militarisation and war; and much more. 

 Jane Connors, former chief of the Women's Rights Division in the UN, and Dr Lilian Hofmeister, current member of the Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. presented and take questions on the role and development of CEDAW. 

 Professor Christine Chinkin explored UNSCR 1325, PSVI, and the international legal framework for addressing violence against women and promoting human rights for women, themes central to the context and ambition for the Centre for Women, Peace and Security. Download:   I  

 Former UK Foreign Secretary William Hague and UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie speak at the Centre's launch event on 10 February 2015.