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.
![Building Entrepreneurship, Economic Opportunity and Peace in Africa](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2022-04/20220428-te-event.jpg?itok=rDNKp5Yg)
Building Entrepreneurship, Economic Opportunity and Peace in Africa
On April 28, USIP and The Heritage Foundation held a discussion with Tony Elumelu on the links between entrepreneurship and peacebuilding in Africa — as well as how African leaders and the international community can harness the potential of the continent’s private sector to move Africa toward a better future. Also joining this important conversation was Dana Banks, special assistant to the president and senior director for Africa at the National Security Council.
![Pursuing Justice for Mass Atrocities: A Conversation with ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2022-04/20220425-icc-event.jpg?itok=z-vdX2Vy)
Pursuing Justice for Mass Atrocities: A Conversation with ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan
On April 26, USIP hosted a conversation with ICC Prosecutor Khan and Ambassador David J. Scheffer to discuss the ICC’s efforts to secure justice for victims of mass atrocities, the challenges faced by the ICC in responding to ongoing atrocities in Ukraine and elsewhere, and Prosecutor Khan’s priorities for his tenure in the office.
![Thirty Years of U.S.-Tajikistan Partnership: What’s Next?](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2022-04/20220414-ustp-event.jpg?itok=0c5I4j9E)
Thirty Years of U.S.-Tajikistan Partnership: What’s Next?
On April 14, USIP hosted a conversation that brought together current officials and leading experts to examine new opportunities and challenges during this highly fluid period in the region.
![The State of Afghanistan’s Economy and Private Sector](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2022-04/20220410-afghan-econ-event.jpg?itok=U9Z65D2U)
The State of Afghanistan’s Economy and Private Sector
On April 13, USIP held a discussion on the economic situation in Afghanistan since the U.S. withdrawal, the travails of the Afghan private sector and prospects for the future. Experts from the World Bank outlined their newly released reports and — joined by other Afghanistan experts — discussed the key problems facing private businesses, as well as what Afghan authorities and international partners can and should do to prevent further economic deterioration.
![What Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Means for the Indo-Pacific](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2022-04/20220405-bcd-event.jpg?itok=O5aEOBXz)
What Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Means for the Indo-Pacific
On April 5, USIP hosted Rep. Ami Bera (D-CA) and Rep. Steve Chabot (R-OH) — the Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia, and Nonproliferation — for a conversation on how the Russian invasion of Ukraine impacts the Indo-Pacific, as well as how the United States and its allies and partners can further support the Ukrainian people and deter a similar conflict in Asia.
![A Conversation with Bangladeshi Foreign Minister H.E. A.K. Abdul Momen](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2022-04/20220405-bangladesh-event.jpg?itok=qFS1sNjU)
A Conversation with Bangladeshi Foreign Minister H.E. A.K. Abdul Momen
On April 5, USIP hosted a conversation with Bangladesh’s foreign minister, His Excellency Dr. A.K. Abdul Momen, on the lessons learned from the last 50 years and the path ahead for U.S.-Bangladesh relations.
![Women, Climate Change and Peacebuilding](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2022-04/20220330-wccp-event.jpg?itok=3O3cblSV)
Women, Climate Change and Peacebuilding
On March 31 USIP hosted Josefina Klinger Zúñiga and Rizwana Hasan for a discussion on the strategies they use to take on the systems and actors who degrade and destroy the environment and how their people-centered approach helps protect the rights of individuals, communities and the environment.
![Activist Adaptation to Emergent Technology](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2022-04/20220329-activist-tech-event.jpg?itok=VTp55sKA)
Activist Adaptation to Emergent Technology
USIP hosted thought leaders and grassroots activists for a discussion on how they have responded to rising digital authoritarian tactics, as well as a presentation of new cutting-edge research from USIP experts on how social movements are using new technologies and organizing strategies to adapt and advocate for a more just, democratic and peaceful world.
![Islam, Peace and Women’s Rights in Afghanistan](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2022-04/20220330-gender-event.jpg?itok=ORdWbF-2)
Islam, Peace and Women’s Rights in Afghanistan
On March 28, USIP held a conversation examining the differences between Taliban views and practices and those of other Muslim-majority nations. The Institute will host U.S. Special Envoy for Afghan Women, Girls and Human Rights Rina Amiri, Grand Sheikh of the Al Azhar University Sheikh Ahmad Muhammad al Tayeb and...
![Responding to Russian Atrocities in Ukraine](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2022-04/20220425-ukraine-event.jpg?itok=dXeXEQEF)
Responding to Russian Atrocities in Ukraine
On March 22, USIP held a discussion on seeking justice for Russian atrocities in Ukraine, the needs of Ukrainian civilians, available accountability mechanisms and the role of multilateral institutions in operationalizing an effective accountability strategy.