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Research paper thumbnail of Peace Building in Practice: Creating Shared Security at All Levels

Behavior and Social Issues, Sep 24, 2021

Never before have the fates of individual communities and nations been so intertwined, exemplifie... more Never before have the fates of individual communities and nations been so intertwined, exemplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. And never before have our safety and wellbeing depended so much on the safety and well-being of others. A new approach to thinking about safety and security is required: an approach where we commit to our mutual well-being and equitable access to resources. Shared security is a paradigm that promotes the safety and well-being of people throughout the world. It is the idea that shared problems require shared nonviolent solutions and that our interests are best served when we foster peaceful and just relationships together. The vision of shared security is very simply the idea that "my peace is your peace"-the understanding that peace and security are indivisible. It is a peace-building paradigm and belief that we can find mutual solutions to societal problems without weapons or violence. A sharedsecurity approach invests seriously in peace building instead of war building in the name of security. It imagines a world where leaders are mobilized not to build walls, separate families, and bomb targets but to work together to prioritize peace building, support people-powered movements, and invest in early interventions that address the root causes of conflict long before violence and discrimination erupt, dividing civil society and fracturing the institutions that enable cooperation and democracy. Keywords Social justice. Social policy. Interventions. Methodology Never before have the fates of individual communities and nations been so intertwined, exemplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. And never before have our safety and wellbeing depended so much on the safety and well-being of others. A new approach to thinking about safety and security is required: an approach where we commit to our mutual well-being and equitable access to resources. Yet, as violence increases around Behavior and Social Issues

Research paper thumbnail of Citizen Diplomacy On Global Women’s Issues; Round Table

Research paper thumbnail of Citizen Diplomacy On Global Women’s Issues; Round Table

Author(s): Kennedy, Kerri; Margolies, Marjorie; U.S. Center for Citizen Diplomacy | Abstract: Pub... more Author(s): Kennedy, Kerri; Margolies, Marjorie; U.S. Center for Citizen Diplomacy | Abstract: Published in conjunction with theU.S. Center for Citizen Diplomacy’s U.S. Summit a Initiative for Global Citizen DiplomacyNovember 16–19, 2010, Washington DC.Materials included in this document are the views of the roundtable authors andare meant to serve as a tool for discussion.© November 2010 | U.S. Center for Citizen Diplomacy

Research paper thumbnail of Peace Building in Practice: Creating Shared Security at All Levels

Behavior and Social Issues

Never before have the fates of individual communities and nations been so intertwined, exemplifie... more Never before have the fates of individual communities and nations been so intertwined, exemplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. And never before have our safety and wellbeing depended so much on the safety and well-being of others. A new approach to thinking about safety and security is required: an approach where we commit to our mutual well-being and equitable access to resources. Shared security is a paradigm that promotes the safety and well-being of people throughout the world. It is the idea that shared problems require shared nonviolent solutions and that our interests are best served when we foster peaceful and just relationships together. The vision of shared security is very simply the idea that "my peace is your peace"-the understanding that peace and security are indivisible. It is a peace-building paradigm and belief that we can find mutual solutions to societal problems without weapons or violence. A sharedsecurity approach invests seriously in peace building instead of war building in the name of security. It imagines a world where leaders are mobilized not to build walls, separate families, and bomb targets but to work together to prioritize peace building, support people-powered movements, and invest in early interventions that address the root causes of conflict long before violence and discrimination erupt, dividing civil society and fracturing the institutions that enable cooperation and democracy. Keywords Social justice. Social policy. Interventions. Methodology Never before have the fates of individual communities and nations been so intertwined, exemplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. And never before have our safety and wellbeing depended so much on the safety and well-being of others. A new approach to thinking about safety and security is required: an approach where we commit to our mutual well-being and equitable access to resources. Yet, as violence increases around Behavior and Social Issues

Research paper thumbnail of The Connection between the Inclusion of Women and Sustainable Peace Through the Lens of Theory, Policy and Practice

SSRN Electronic Journal, 2000

ABSTRACT As an international non-profit organization working in emerging democracies and post con... more ABSTRACT As an international non-profit organization working in emerging democracies and post conflict countries around the world for over 12 years, Women’s Campaign International (WCI) has significant experience that demonstrates a strong link between the presence of women in leadership positions in post-conflict societies and the assurance of long-term peace. Based on WCI’s understanding that an investment in women’s leadership is essential to ensure peace and security for the future, this symposium will be devoted to an exploration of our anecdotal evidence and experiences, as well as a comprehensive review of current and growing academic literature that addresses this topic. This discussion will involve a thorough assessment of best-case practices shared among local, national, and international Civil Society and Non-Governmental Organizations as well as local and national government bodies. The objective of this symposium is to generate concrete evidence and open up dialogue about the undeniable correlation between the number of women in the decision-making process and the establishment of long-term stability and peace in post-conflict countries, through the lens of theory, policy, and practice. Three panelists will discuss the ways in which theory, policy and practice inform one another and complement each other to create sustainable change in the area of women and post conflict development. This evidence provides the basis for why governments should invest in the promotion of women’s leadership in all sectors of society. This symposium will cover five major areas in which women’s leadership contributes to peace including; civic engagement, peace keeping, community development, political processes and rule of law.

Research paper thumbnail of The Connection between the Inclusion of Women and Sustainable Peace Through the Lens of Theory, Policy and Practice

SSRN Electronic Journal, 2000

ABSTRACT As an international non-profit organization working in emerging democracies and post con... more ABSTRACT As an international non-profit organization working in emerging democracies and post conflict countries around the world for over 12 years, Women’s Campaign International (WCI) has significant experience that demonstrates a strong link between the presence of women in leadership positions in post-conflict societies and the assurance of long-term peace. Based on WCI’s understanding that an investment in women’s leadership is essential to ensure peace and security for the future, this symposium will be devoted to an exploration of our anecdotal evidence and experiences, as well as a comprehensive review of current and growing academic literature that addresses this topic. This discussion will involve a thorough assessment of best-case practices shared among local, national, and international Civil Society and Non-Governmental Organizations as well as local and national government bodies. The objective of this symposium is to generate concrete evidence and open up dialogue about the undeniable correlation between the number of women in the decision-making process and the establishment of long-term stability and peace in post-conflict countries, through the lens of theory, policy, and practice. Three panelists will discuss the ways in which theory, policy and practice inform one another and complement each other to create sustainable change in the area of women and post conflict development. This evidence provides the basis for why governments should invest in the promotion of women’s leadership in all sectors of society. This symposium will cover five major areas in which women’s leadership contributes to peace including; civic engagement, peace keeping, community development, political processes and rule of law.

Research paper thumbnail of Peace Building in Practice: Creating Shared Security at All Levels

Behavior and Social Issues, Sep 24, 2021

Never before have the fates of individual communities and nations been so intertwined, exemplifie... more Never before have the fates of individual communities and nations been so intertwined, exemplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. And never before have our safety and wellbeing depended so much on the safety and well-being of others. A new approach to thinking about safety and security is required: an approach where we commit to our mutual well-being and equitable access to resources. Shared security is a paradigm that promotes the safety and well-being of people throughout the world. It is the idea that shared problems require shared nonviolent solutions and that our interests are best served when we foster peaceful and just relationships together. The vision of shared security is very simply the idea that "my peace is your peace"-the understanding that peace and security are indivisible. It is a peace-building paradigm and belief that we can find mutual solutions to societal problems without weapons or violence. A sharedsecurity approach invests seriously in peace building instead of war building in the name of security. It imagines a world where leaders are mobilized not to build walls, separate families, and bomb targets but to work together to prioritize peace building, support people-powered movements, and invest in early interventions that address the root causes of conflict long before violence and discrimination erupt, dividing civil society and fracturing the institutions that enable cooperation and democracy. Keywords Social justice. Social policy. Interventions. Methodology Never before have the fates of individual communities and nations been so intertwined, exemplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. And never before have our safety and wellbeing depended so much on the safety and well-being of others. A new approach to thinking about safety and security is required: an approach where we commit to our mutual well-being and equitable access to resources. Yet, as violence increases around Behavior and Social Issues

Research paper thumbnail of Citizen Diplomacy On Global Women’s Issues; Round Table

Research paper thumbnail of Citizen Diplomacy On Global Women’s Issues; Round Table

Author(s): Kennedy, Kerri; Margolies, Marjorie; U.S. Center for Citizen Diplomacy | Abstract: Pub... more Author(s): Kennedy, Kerri; Margolies, Marjorie; U.S. Center for Citizen Diplomacy | Abstract: Published in conjunction with theU.S. Center for Citizen Diplomacy’s U.S. Summit a Initiative for Global Citizen DiplomacyNovember 16–19, 2010, Washington DC.Materials included in this document are the views of the roundtable authors andare meant to serve as a tool for discussion.© November 2010 | U.S. Center for Citizen Diplomacy

Research paper thumbnail of Peace Building in Practice: Creating Shared Security at All Levels

Behavior and Social Issues

Never before have the fates of individual communities and nations been so intertwined, exemplifie... more Never before have the fates of individual communities and nations been so intertwined, exemplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. And never before have our safety and wellbeing depended so much on the safety and well-being of others. A new approach to thinking about safety and security is required: an approach where we commit to our mutual well-being and equitable access to resources. Shared security is a paradigm that promotes the safety and well-being of people throughout the world. It is the idea that shared problems require shared nonviolent solutions and that our interests are best served when we foster peaceful and just relationships together. The vision of shared security is very simply the idea that "my peace is your peace"-the understanding that peace and security are indivisible. It is a peace-building paradigm and belief that we can find mutual solutions to societal problems without weapons or violence. A sharedsecurity approach invests seriously in peace building instead of war building in the name of security. It imagines a world where leaders are mobilized not to build walls, separate families, and bomb targets but to work together to prioritize peace building, support people-powered movements, and invest in early interventions that address the root causes of conflict long before violence and discrimination erupt, dividing civil society and fracturing the institutions that enable cooperation and democracy. Keywords Social justice. Social policy. Interventions. Methodology Never before have the fates of individual communities and nations been so intertwined, exemplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. And never before have our safety and wellbeing depended so much on the safety and well-being of others. A new approach to thinking about safety and security is required: an approach where we commit to our mutual well-being and equitable access to resources. Yet, as violence increases around Behavior and Social Issues

Research paper thumbnail of The Connection between the Inclusion of Women and Sustainable Peace Through the Lens of Theory, Policy and Practice

SSRN Electronic Journal, 2000

ABSTRACT As an international non-profit organization working in emerging democracies and post con... more ABSTRACT As an international non-profit organization working in emerging democracies and post conflict countries around the world for over 12 years, Women’s Campaign International (WCI) has significant experience that demonstrates a strong link between the presence of women in leadership positions in post-conflict societies and the assurance of long-term peace. Based on WCI’s understanding that an investment in women’s leadership is essential to ensure peace and security for the future, this symposium will be devoted to an exploration of our anecdotal evidence and experiences, as well as a comprehensive review of current and growing academic literature that addresses this topic. This discussion will involve a thorough assessment of best-case practices shared among local, national, and international Civil Society and Non-Governmental Organizations as well as local and national government bodies. The objective of this symposium is to generate concrete evidence and open up dialogue about the undeniable correlation between the number of women in the decision-making process and the establishment of long-term stability and peace in post-conflict countries, through the lens of theory, policy, and practice. Three panelists will discuss the ways in which theory, policy and practice inform one another and complement each other to create sustainable change in the area of women and post conflict development. This evidence provides the basis for why governments should invest in the promotion of women’s leadership in all sectors of society. This symposium will cover five major areas in which women’s leadership contributes to peace including; civic engagement, peace keeping, community development, political processes and rule of law.

Research paper thumbnail of The Connection between the Inclusion of Women and Sustainable Peace Through the Lens of Theory, Policy and Practice

SSRN Electronic Journal, 2000

ABSTRACT As an international non-profit organization working in emerging democracies and post con... more ABSTRACT As an international non-profit organization working in emerging democracies and post conflict countries around the world for over 12 years, Women’s Campaign International (WCI) has significant experience that demonstrates a strong link between the presence of women in leadership positions in post-conflict societies and the assurance of long-term peace. Based on WCI’s understanding that an investment in women’s leadership is essential to ensure peace and security for the future, this symposium will be devoted to an exploration of our anecdotal evidence and experiences, as well as a comprehensive review of current and growing academic literature that addresses this topic. This discussion will involve a thorough assessment of best-case practices shared among local, national, and international Civil Society and Non-Governmental Organizations as well as local and national government bodies. The objective of this symposium is to generate concrete evidence and open up dialogue about the undeniable correlation between the number of women in the decision-making process and the establishment of long-term stability and peace in post-conflict countries, through the lens of theory, policy, and practice. Three panelists will discuss the ways in which theory, policy and practice inform one another and complement each other to create sustainable change in the area of women and post conflict development. This evidence provides the basis for why governments should invest in the promotion of women’s leadership in all sectors of society. This symposium will cover five major areas in which women’s leadership contributes to peace including; civic engagement, peace keeping, community development, political processes and rule of law.