The Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security examines and highlights the roles and experiences of women in peace and security worldwide through cutting edge research, timely global convenings, and strategic partnerships.

The Gender Socialization in Schools programme pilot in Karamoja, Uganda, has demonstrated the value of a gender-transformative approach to addressing prevailing gender norms that have contributed to conflict –and which have the potential to be harnessed for peace –in the Karamoja region.

A video about teachers taking control of bringing gender equality to their classrooms in Uganda. Using education as a platform, UNICEF and the Government of Uganda have sought to create more equitable communities, reduce conflict and promote gender equality. 

The Sexual and Gender Minority Refugees Safe Space Checklist can be used to ensure that your agency is open and safe for sexual and gender minority (SGM) refugees and asylum seekers. 

A manual on how to facilitate group learning, participatory media, and work with parents and community leaders so that adolescent girls have the skills and vision they need to make strategic life choices and pursue their potential in a safe and supportive environment.

Summary of a special session at the Annual Consultations with NGOs, held in Geneva.

Using recent household survey data from nine East and Southern African countries, this paper examines one possible reason for this persistent gender disparity; the effects of early marriage and pregnancy, and finds that marital status has a strong negative impact on school attendance.

Packed full of ideas, tools and inspiring stories, the resource helps children and youth to effectively advocate for their right to an education.

Este kit de herramientas es para todos los que crean apasionadamente en el poder de la educación como fuerza de bien en el mundo y el derecho de todos los niños de recibir una educación de buena calidad, independientemente de su localización y de sus circunstancias.