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Centre for Women, Peace and Security

The LSE Centre for Women, Peace and Security is a leading academic space for scholars, practitioners, activists, policy-makers and students to develop strategies to promote justice, human rights and participation of women in conflict-affected situations around the world.

About WPS

Learn more about the history of WPS
History of WPS

Upcoming Exhibition

Read more and register for the opening of the Women Artists in Conflict Zones – Imagination as an Act of Resistance Exhibition here.
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Upcoming Film Screening

Click here to register for the film screening of Traces: Conflict-Related Sexual Violence, Solidarity and Justice in Ukraine
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Research Programmes

Misogyny

Discover the causes and global development of misogyny
Misogyny

Afghanistan

Read about the Centre's work since the Taliban's return to power
Afghanistan

Tackling Violence Against Women

Understanding the legal framworks for gender justice
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Publications

Policy Brief

The Role of Civil Society Organisations and The Future of Women, Peace and Security: Protecting Peace and Progress
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Unhealthy Obsessions

Policy Report: The rapid deterioration in women’s physical and mental health in Afghanistan under Taliban rule
Woman on the road

WPS blog

Read the latest from our contributors and collaborators
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Engagement