WPI Statement on Threats of Genocide Against Iran, Announcement of Ceasefire
The War Prevention Initiative is cautiously optimistic about the announcement of a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, brokered by Pakistan. Repeatedly, diplomacy and peacebuilding prove to be the most effective and strategic approach to resolving violent conflict. More work must be done to reverse escalating militarism and walk the world away from the already disastrous war. The announcement of a ceasefire does not forgive President Trump’s monstrous threats of genocide … Read more
Transforming Peace and Security through Nonviolence and Feminism
In our first round-up of 2026, we’re reflecting on the 25th anniversary of the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda and bringing this agenda into conversation with unarmed civilian protection (UCP). WPS was a massive achievement of the transnational feminist movement to advocate for women’s voice and agency in peace and security—but its … Read more
