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Gang Violence and the WPS Agenda: Analyzing Gendered Realities in Central America and the Caribbean

November 2, 2023by Evyn Papworth and Kiki Hunegs

The application of the WPS agenda has been hindered in places in Central America and the Caribbean that are not formally experiencing armed conflicts, but are nevertheless marred by violence.

The WPS Agenda and Special Political Missions: A Glance at Global and Regional Progress

October 27, 2023by Abigail Kabandula

Special political missions present a unique opportunity to advance the WPS agenda.

The Exploitation of Gender and Masculinities on the Far-Right

October 25, 2023by Michaela Millender

Understanding how gender narratives are exploited by far-right violent extremists is a pressing multilateral policy issue.

The Tumultuous Birth of the Loss and Damage Fund: a Game Changer, or More of the Same From Global Climate Negotiators?

October 23, 2023by Jimena Leiva Roesch and Michael Franczak

In the world of global climate negotiations, a critical one took place this past Friday, October 20th. As the fourth session of the Loss and Damage Transitional Committee was coming to an end with barely any time for negotiators to read a last-minute text, a decision was made to add a fifth…

What Can Feminist Foreign Policy Learn From Postcolonial Feminism?

October 23, 2023by Neha Tetali

Last month during the general debate of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, India’s Minister S Jaishankar made a remark about how Western states invoke respect for the UN Charter and advocacy for a rules-based order. “For all the talk, it is still a few nations who shape the agenda and…

Mexico’s Feminist Foreign Policy: In Search of Accountability and Participation

October 19, 2023by Daniela Philipson García

Without accountability and the meaningful participation of local actors, the transformative potential of Mexico’s FFP remains limited.

Partnership Peacekeeping Works: What Does this Mean in a Divided World?

October 17, 2023by Corinne Bara and Maurice P. Schumann

The UN’s multidimensional approach to peace support cannot simply be replaced by putting more non-UN boots on the ground.

You Can’t Ignore the Voices of Afghan Women: Interview with Heather Barr

October 10, 2023by Phoebe Donnelly

Heather Barr, Associate Director of the women’s rights division at Human Rights Watch, shares insights from her continued work with Afghan women’s rights defenders following the Taliban takeover.

A New Agenda for Peace and the Climate Emergency

September 25, 2023by Cedric de Coning, Gracsious Maviza and Kheira Tarif

The New Agenda for Peace serves as a stark warning that the damage being done now will have significant implications for humanity’s future wellbeing, safety, and stability.

“A New Agenda for Peace” Interview with UN Director Asif R. Khan

September 15, 2023by Jenna Russo

Asif R. Khan, Director of UNDPPA’s Policy and Mediation Division and a lead penholder of the New Agenda for Peace, reflects on the policy brief and next steps ahead of the Summit of the Future.

The Role of African Multilateralism in the New Agenda for Peace

September 13, 2023by Bitania Tadesse

The New Agenda for Peace provides an opening for continental actors to advance priorities at the global level. However, this requires the AU to deliver on revamping its own multilateral system as a springboard to reforming global multilateralism.

WPS in the New Agenda for Peace: Seeing Patriarchy but Missing Innovation

September 11, 2023by Phoebe Donnelly

Bold language on transforming patriarchy is not matched with concrete proposals to advance the WPS agenda and gender equality more broadly.

“New Agenda for Peace” Outlines Reform for UN’s Fracturing Multilateral Governance

September 6, 2023by Maya Ungar

The New Agenda for Peace sets a clear vision for reforms, but does not go into the details on how to achieve them. This cautious approach is a reflection of the secretary-general’s belief that it is the role of the UN to support—not make—the decisions of member states.

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