🔔 New on the GO: Hiba Qasas, Bert Koenders & Kees Matthijssen outline five tests for getting stabilization in Gaza right—from a credible mandate to local legitimacy. 👉 https://bit.ly/47KKKPl

📢 #HappeningNow: As part of Peace Operations Review Week, a roundtable on “Examining Protection Approaches in UN Peace Operations” is underway at IPI.

🔔 New on the GO: Marie Berry and Carly Paul argue that to confront authoritarianism and militarism, WPS advocates must build broader coalitions for peace. 👉 https://bit.ly/4oW8LtQ

Join us for the policy forum “Meet the Parties: Strengthening Multilateral Diplomacy through Inclusive Engagement with Non-state Actors.” 📅 Nov. 13 | ⏰ 1PM EST How can MTP’s unconventional approaches positively influence affected parties and international stakeholders? 👉https://bit.ly/3JJszl7

To kick off Peace Operations Review Week, IPI hosted a reception and screening of "Doves in Zero Gravity" — a powerful documentary that captures the realities of the UN mission in Mali (MINUSMA), immersing viewers in the heart of decision-making in both Mali & New York.

🔔 New on the GO: Naureen Chowdhury Fink examines CTED’s evolution and asks what its upcoming mandate renewal says about the future of UN counterterrorism. 👉https://bit.ly/43djkAk

🔔 New on the GO: Heba Hagrass, UN special rapporteur on disability rights, on why we need a dedicated disability, peace, and security agenda—and how persons with disabilities in Gaza and elsewhere are being left behind in conflict. 👉 https://bit.ly/4oOw6xr

#HappeningNow: Our roundtable on “Strengthening the Role of the Elected Members of the Security Council (E10): A3 Coordination and Cross-Regional Partnerships” is underway, offering a platform for current and incoming Council members to share experiences and exchange lessons learned.

🔔 New on the GO: On the 25th anniversary of Resolution 1325, Sanam Naraghi Anderlini—who helped draft it—reflects on how a grassroots movement turned women's experiences of war into international law and why the work remains unfinished. 👉 https://bit.ly/4oLAEVi

On IPI's terrace overlooking the UN, a musical performance for peace 🎶 As part of IPI’s Art for Peace initiative, Broadway singer Mel Semé performed “What a Wonderful World” beside Yoko Ono’s WISH TREE. #GivePeaceAChance

🔔 New on the GO: Daniel Safran-Hon & Diego Salama on why it’s time to restore the UN’s political role in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict—and what a renewed UNSCO could deliver. 👉http://bit.ly/4ohGBJW

🔔 New on the GO: Nargis Nehan on Afghanistan's gender apartheid: Despite brutal restrictions, Afghan women continue to resist. She argues the world must recognize gender apartheid and codify it as a crime against humanity. 👉 http://bit.ly/4qtRppT

IPI, in partnership with New Lines Institute, and the Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA is hosting a closed-door workshop today on “The Next Chapter of #WPS: Practical Action Through Prevention and Partnerships," addressing long-overlooked opportunities in UNSCR 1325's prevention work.

🔔 New IPI Issue Brief: David Mulet on how the Sevilla Conference revived momentum on Financing for Development—but why bridging voluntary innovation and systemic reform remains key to closing the $4.3 trillion gap. 👉 http://bit.ly/3X27F3G

🔔 New on the GO: Toni Haastrup on the WPS agenda at 25: Despite global acceptance, anti-gender movements and militarization threaten progress. She argues the future lies in grassroots feminist movements—not just UN frameworks. 👉http://bit.ly/47xO9kD

🔔 New on the GO: Paul Kirby & Laura J. Shepherd revisit the WPS agenda amid global backlash—asking what fragments of feminist peace can still be carried forward. 👉 http://bit.ly/47sD5VR

In the recent @oglobo.globo.com article, @jennarusso.bsky.social , IPI’s Director of Research, reflects on the United Nations’ relevance as it marks its 80th anniversary. 📖 Read the full article: oglobo.globo.com/mundo/notici...

🔔 New on the GO: Jimena Leiva Roesch & Jonah Harris on how developing countries are redrawing the lines of power and climate diplomacy ahead of #COP30. 👉 http://bit.ly/3L3WncF

🔔 New IPI Meeting Note: What are the challenges to implementing UNSCR 2719 to finance AU-led peace operations and the steps needed to turn it into a sustainable UN–AU partnership? 👉 http://bit.ly/3IZQaxT

🔔 New on the GO: Sam Perlo-Freeman examines how soaring military spending is undermining the SDGs and asks if the world can still change course. 👉http://bit.ly/3WQsoY7

What if Resolution 1325 were fully realized? What if it fades into irrelevance? Join us on October 29th for an interactive event and reception on “The Ghosts of 1325: Past, Present, Future.” 📅 Oct. 29 | ⏰ 4:30 PM EDT | 📍 In-Person 👉 Register here: http://bit.ly/3L59No

In 🇫🇷 at the 4th Ministerial Conference on Feminist Foreign Policy, WPS team joined policymakers, civil society leaders, academics & UN representatives from Latin America & Africa to explore this question at our side event, “Sharing Regional Best Practices on Localizing Feminist Foreign Policies.”

🔔 New on the GO: Emma Ratchford & Gustavo de Carvalho on how Africa’s leaders are reclaiming development—pushing for sovereignty, fairness, and a new global compact. 👉 http://bit.ly/3L49FWr

🫱🏻‍🫲🏽 We received a delegation from the Democratic Republic of the Congo earlier this week. The meeting focused on the security situation in the DRC and served as a timely exchange in light of the upcoming MONUSCO mandate renewal in December and the DRC’s forthcoming membership on the UNSC.

🔔 New on the GO: Faith Mabera explores how Africa is asserting its agency—from diversifying partnerships to leading in global forums. 👉 http://bit.ly/3JpscMt

🔔 New on the GO: Jonah Harris examines the state of global climate pledges ahead of COP30—asking whether this round of NDCs will be enough to keep 1.5°C alive. 👉 http://bit.ly/3KZqdz6

More countries are adopting feminist foreign policies to advance gender equality and human security. But the question is — how do we turn those promises into tangible action? 👉 Scroll through to learn what Feminist Foreign Policy means — and why it matters more than ever: bit.ly/4npV1GM

🔔 New on the GO: Emmanuelle Cousin on how Trump’s 20-point plan blended coercive dealmaking with multilateral diplomacy—and what it reveals about peacemaking today. 👉 http://bit.ly/43hvwjq

🔔 New on the GO: Jordan Ryan examines how the US has turned “reform” into retreat—reshaping multilateralism through austerity and selective engagement. 👉 bit.ly/4nc1yo1

💬 Join us for our event: “Sharing Regional Best Practices to Localize Feminist Foreign Policies” on the sidelines of the 4th Ministerial Conference on Feminist Foreign Policy. 📅 Oct. 22 | 10:15am CEST | Paris, France Register 👉 http://bit.ly/3KRwEUI

🔔 New on the GO: Arthur Boutellis examines how business-style dealmaking has reshaped mediation—from Gaza to beyond—and asks what happens when peace becomes a transaction. 👉 http://bit.ly/4qc8XXb

🔷 Research Fellow @royaizadi.bsky.social also served as a panelist for @ipinst.bsky.social's #WPSat25 Policy Forum. She spoke on the utility of MOWIPs for helping to identify and track progress in the Women, Peace, and Security sector, and how academia is essential to facilitating reform.

☮️ October is #WPS Month—marking 25 years since UNSCR 1325 first called for women’s full participation in peace and security. We marked this milestone with a forum on lessons from gender research and UN peace operations. 🎥 event here: www.ipinst.org/2025/10/25-y...

🔔 New on the GO: David Mulet examines the UN80 development reforms—asking whether they offer real transformation or just incremental efficiency gains. 👉 http://bit.ly/42AXE0O

#HappeningNow: Reflecting on 25 Years of the WPS Agenda - Lessons Learned from Gender Research & UN Peace Operations 👉 youtu.be/2O7Mmp4H5aE

As we commemorate the 25th anniversary resolution 1325, IPI hosted a roundtable discussion on "African Union-United Nations Partnership and the Women, Peace and Security Agenda: The Past 25 Years and the Way Forward," highlighting results achieved, current challenges, and ways to mitigate them.

🔔 THURSDAY: 📅 Oct. 9 | ⏰ 1:00 PM EDT |📍Hybrid Join us and our speakers as we commemorate the 25th anniversary of UNSC 1325 with a timely discussion focusing on the lessons learned from gender research and UN peace operations. 👉 Register: http://bit.ly/3ICDoFk @stimsoncenter.bsky.social

🔔 New on the GO: Jenna Russo on how the UN80 report misses the mark on peace and security—from unclear reforms to the absence of a political vision. 👉 http://bit.ly/4n4OWPS @jennarusso.bsky.social

🌍 16 events. Countless conversations. One shared vision: building a more inclusive, courageous, and collaborative multilateral system. The energy during #UNGA80 was electric. Grateful to our partners & collaborators who made it all possible.

🔔 New on the GO: Adam Day argues that appointing a UN envoy for future generations could give UN80 the vision, prioritization, and transparency it lacks. 👉 http://bit.ly/3WmZTRC ✍️ adamdaygeneva.bsky.social

🔔 New IPI Issue Brief: Lisa Hultman & Ornella Corsant-Colat show that peacekeepers often redeploy to areas of recent violence. Protecting civilians requires flexibility and mandates that enable dynamic deployments. 👉 bit.ly/3KFFlRP

🔔 New on the GO: Damian Lilly argues that the New Humanitarian Compact is cosmetic, avoiding structural reform. He calls for a more people-centered, locally led humanitarian response. 👉 http://bit.ly/46MVT1F

Join us for a policy forum on Reflecting on 25 Years of the WPS Agenda: Lessons Learned from Gender Research and UN Peace Operations. 📍 Oct. 9th | 1:00pm 👉 Register here: http://bit.ly/4pPq3dl 💬 French interpretation available for Zoom participants.

🔔 New IPI Issue Brief: Allard Duursma on how MINUSCA’s dialogue-based approach in Batangafo reduced communal violence in CAR. Protecting civilians requires political—not just military—solutions. 👉 http://bit.ly/46tsolg @allardduursma.bsky.social

On the margins of #UNGA80, we hosted “Justice in Action: Beyond Promises to Progress” with Doha Forum @stimsoncenter.bsky.social & partners—wrapping up the launch of the Future of International Cooperation Report 2025 (FIC’25). 📺 www.ipinst.org/2025/09/just... 📄Report dohaforum.org/docs/default...

🇺🇳 On the UN’s 80th anniversary, we hosted a timely forum on the future of multilateralism with @theelders.bsky.social 📺 Watch the full replay: www.ipinst.org/2025/09/the-... 📄 Download The Elders’ new Multilateralism Policy Position Paper: theelders.org/Multilateral...

🔔 New on the GO: Eugene Chen argues the UN80 revised budget risks worsening the liquidity crisis and weakening the UN. 👉 http://bit.ly/46v8Sq0

On the margins of #UNGA80, we convened the 8th Annual Women, Peace and Leadership Symposium—a space dedicated to amplifying women’s leadership at every level of peace & security. @irishmissionun.bsky.social @oursecurefuture.bsky.social Watch here: www.ipinst.org/2025/09/wome...

🔔 New IPI Issue Brief: Andrew E. Yaw Tchie on why Africa’s ad hoc security initiatives and enterprise arrangements often fail to protect civilians—and how integrating AU/UN standards and civilian components can change that. 👉 www.ipinst.org/2025/09/ad-h...

🇺🇳 How can we ensure the next UNSG is chosen through a process that is transparent, inclusive, & equitable? During HLW, IPI & partners brought together global leaders & civil society around this defining question for the future of multilateralism. @una-uk.bsky.social @estoniaun.bsky.social