November 2009 Newsletter

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News from The Inssaftitute for Inclusive Security - November 2009

I. New Publications

A. New Series: Strategies for Policymakers
Our new Strategies for Policymakers series condenses a decade of research and direct input from leading peace builders into recommendations for ensuring the extensive involvement of women in peace processes. Each guide highlights policies and programs proven to increase women's participation, and presents country examples detailing mechanisms that better involved women in the peacebuilding process. Click here to read more about the series.

1. "Bringing Women Into Peace Negotiations" (October 2009), the second in the series, presents concrete strategies for successfully bringing women into peace talks, building on case studies of Darfur, Sudan; Guatemala; Northern Ireland; and Sri Lanka. (19 pages plus endnotes) Click here to read this publication.

2. "Bringing Women Into Government" (March 2009), the first in the series, presents concrete strategies for increasing the number of women in elected office, building on case studies of Afghanistan, Cambodia, and Rwanda. (14 pages plus endnotes) Click here to read this publication.

B. New Policy Briefs

1. Gender Symposia During Donor Conferences: A Model to Guarantee Women Leaders A Voice in Setting Priorities for Reconstruction (November 2009) assesses two recent Inclusive Security efforts (with Liberian and Sudanese women peace builders, respectively) to organize gender symposia in conjunction with international donor conferences. This policy brief assesses those symposia and offers recommendations for replicating their success. (6 pages) Click here to read this publication.

2. Supporting Women in Peace Negotiations: A Model for Elevating their Voices and Reflecting their Agenda in Peace Deals (October 2009) documents two of Inclusive Security's consultative efforts (supporting women negotiators working to bring about peace in Uganda and in Darfur) to increase the presence and influence of women in peace talks. (4 pages) Click here to read this publication.

3. The 'Inspiration Day' Model: Fostering Women's Leadership by Connecting National Leaders with Grassroots Candidates (June 2009) documents Inclusive Security's efforts in Liberia and Rwanda to encourage women to run for office by connecting experienced national women leaders with potential female candidates at the grassroots.
(4 pages) Click here to read this publication.

All new publications are available by clicking the links above. Visit our full list of publications for our Toolkit, policy commission reports, and more.

II. New Security Council Resolutions

In September and October 2009, the UN Security Council passed two important resolutions on women, peace, and security.

1. UNSCR 1889, presented by Viet Nam and passed on October 5, 2009, seeks to strengthen the push for women's inclusion in peace building first called for in UNSCR 1325. Click here for the text of the resolution.

2. UNSCR 1888, presented by the United States and passed on September 30, 2009, strengthens efforts to combat conflict-related sexual violence. Click here for the text of the resolution. 

III. Upcoming Events

11th Annual Policy Forum--January 19, 2010!
Our next Policy Forum in Washington, DC will focus on women combating extremism and feature women peace builders from Bosnia, Lebanon, Pakistan, and Rwanda. For more information, please contact Michelle Page at michelle_page@huntalternatives.org.

Other upcoming events are listed here.

About The Institute for Inclusive Security
The Institute for Inclusive Security uses research, training, and advocacy to promote the inclusion of all stakeholders, particularly women, in peace processes. We work with a global network of well over 1,000 women leaders from more than 40 conflict regions. Our research gives policymakers new strategies to drive inclusion by examining tangible contributions of women peace builders. Our training provides leaders the specialized skills and knowledge to direct local, national, and international peacebuilding. Our advocacy to high-level policymakers promotes change that makes peace processes more broad-based, and thus sustainable.

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