Events
As a national, nonpartisan, independent Institute, the U.S. Institute of Peace draws on our exceptional convening power to create opportunities for diverse audiences to exchange knowledge, experiences, and ideas necessary for creative solutions to difficult challenges. We serve as an important, neutral platform for bringing together government and nongovernment, diplomacy, security, and development actors, and participants across political views. The Institute’s events help shape public policy and priorities to advance peaceful solutions to conflict and strengthen international security.
![Racially and Ethnically Motivated Violent Extremism (REMVE): Global Trends and Dynamics](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2021-12/20211113-remve-event.jpg?itok=s5Exkr9v)
Racially and Ethnically Motivated Violent Extremism (REMVE): Global Trends and Dynamics
As a part of RESOLVE’s sixth annual Global Forum Series, USIP held the RESOLVE Network for a virtual conversation about REMVE trends and activities in lesser discussed contexts. Focusing on Australia and India, this conversation brought together leading experts to unpack ongoing trends and their implications for the current landscape of violent extremism and REMVE.
![Celebrating 21 Years of UNSCR 1325](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2021-11/20211105_unwomen-32848316767_6a26d9cacd_o-event-sm.jpg?itok=LWn6bNow)
Celebrating 21 Years of UNSCR 1325
On November 9, USIP and the State Department’s Office of Global Women’s Issues held a fireside chat to commemorate the 21st anniversary of UNSCR 1325. The discussion reflected on progress made on women, peace and security issues and look forward to the years ahead.
![Now Comes the Hard Part: Can the Taliban Govern Afghanistan?](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2021-12/2021104-taliban-event.jpg?itok=Cg2212u-)
Now Comes the Hard Part: Can the Taliban Govern Afghanistan?
With so much at stake, USIP held a discussion with Afghanistan experts on the current political, economic and human rights situation in Afghanistan. The conversation looked at how the Taliban are likely to respond to internal and external pressure to govern more inclusively as conditions...
![Taking Stock of U.S. Policy on Ethiopia: A Conversation with Ambassador Jeffrey Feltman](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2021-12/20211103-feltman-event.jpg?itok=FO3YiotR)
Taking Stock of U.S. Policy on Ethiopia: A Conversation with Ambassador Jeffrey Feltman
On November 2, USIP hosted Ambassador Jeffrey Feltman, U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, for an address to take stock of the Biden-Harris administration’s policy toward Ethiopia and pathways toward halting violence and renewing the promise of reform, peace and prosperity.
![Libyan General Elections 2021: Discussion Series with Libyan Leaders](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2021-12/20211202-lamen-event.jpg?itok=lp_DxxCt)
Libyan General Elections 2021: Discussion Series with Libyan Leaders
On November 2, USIP held the second in a series of public discussions with Libyan leaders connected to the elections scheduled in the coming months. These events dove into complex questions regarding efforts to prevent electoral violence, the electoral process itself and leaders’ visions for restoring peace and stability in Libya.
![Libyan General Elections 2021: Discussion Series with Libyan Leaders](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2021-11/20211028-libyan-election-event.png?itok=5bKjQrtV)
Libyan General Elections 2021: Discussion Series with Libyan Leaders
On October 27, USIP held the first in a series of public discussions with Libyan leaders connected to the elections scheduled in the coming months. These events will dive into complex questions regarding efforts to prevent electoral violence, the electoral process itself and leaders’ visions for restoring peace and stability in Libya.
![2021 Women Building Peace Award Ceremony](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2021-10/wbp-2021-award-featured-image-event.jpg?itok=fhTeO8qz)
2021 Women Building Peace Award Ceremony
On October 20, 2021 USIP honored these heroic finalists and announced the recipient of the award. In addition to honoring the awardee and all the finalists, this year USIP payed special tribute to all Afghan women.
![Incorporating Religious Sensitivity in Trauma Healing for Displaced Persons](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2021-10/20211022-religion-event.jpg?itok=hpC4TM0N)
Incorporating Religious Sensitivity in Trauma Healing for Displaced Persons
As part of this year’s World Mental Health Day, join USIP and the U.S. Department of State’s International Religious Freedom Office for a discussion on religion, MHPSS and migration.
![The 30th Anniversary of Cambodia’s Paris Peace Agreements](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2021-10/20211022-cppa-event.jpg?itok=2vE6vjRC)
The 30th Anniversary of Cambodia’s Paris Peace Agreements
On October 14 USIP and the Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations (CSO) held a discussion that reflected on the principles of the agreements, the extent to which signatories have adhered to them and the continued relevance of the agreements today.
![A Conversation with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Youth Leaders on Compassion, Education and Equality](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2021-10/20211022-hhdl-event.png?itok=xZjVyJ__)
A Conversation with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Youth Leaders on Compassion, Education and Equality
On October 13, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, USIP President and CEO Lise Grande, and USIP Generation Change Fellows convened for two days of conversation focusing on gender equality and education for the heart and mind.