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News
Monday, 24 Feb 2025
After the Taliban’s return, Afghan women face severe restrictions but remain vital in society, especially in the healthcare sector. As the humanitarian crisis deepens, experts discuss concrete steps to support women’s rights and healthcare access.
Press release
Friday, 6 Oct 2023
“Narges Mohammadi was top of my list. Her win is a tremendous achievement for women’s rights in Iran."
Wednesday, 30 Nov 2022
For a week in December each year, Oslo city invites the public to learn about and discuss important issues related to peace, democracy and human rights.
Friday, 2 Sep 2022
This week, PRIO organized the 11th UN High-Level Seminar on Gender and Inclusive Mediation Strategies at Soria Moria Hotel in Oslo.
Wednesday, 15 Jun 2022
Yesterday, a video featuring the Global Women, Peace and Security Index went viral on TikTok, garnering over 700,000 likes so far.
Friday, 27 May 2022
Doctoral candidates from all over the world attended PRIO's PhD-level course on Gender, Peace and Conflict.
Event
Wednesday, 23 Jun 2021 13:00–14:30 UTC+02
On 11 June 2021, state representatives gathered in the UN General Assembly to elect new members to the UN Security Council (UNSC) for a two-year term.
Tuesday, 10 Nov 2020 15:00–16:00 UTC+01
This webinar discusses how the critical roles of research institutions and civil society organisations in advancing the WPS agenda can be further amplified through collaboration.
Monday, 18 Dec 2023
For a week in December each year, Oslo city invites the public to learn about and discuss important issues related to peace, democracy and human rights. The series of events are called Oslo Peace Days.
Tuesday, 29 Aug 2023
What experiences have Norway and Mexico had at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and what are their historical legacies? This seminar discussed challenges and opportunities of non-permanent members at the Council.
Wednesday, 7 Sep 2022
How can we further progress the work to promote women’s participation and influence over decision-making on peace and security in the United Nations Security Council? That was the key question addressed in a roundtable discussion jointly organized by PRIO, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and NUPI on September 7.
The PRIO Gender Equality and Diversity Action Plan 2022-2025 (GEDAP) was adopted by the PRIO Board 7 April 2022.
Recorded event
Wednesday, 1 Jun 2022 09:30–12:30 UTC+02
Launch of the EuroWARCHILD Project
Monday, 4 Oct 2021
The Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO), The Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI) and the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs are organizing a series of thematic roundtable meetings about current issues on the Security Council's agenda.
Tuesday, 8 Dec 2020 14:00–15:30 UTC+01
Given by Hajer Sharief and Ilwad Elman
2–3 Mar 2020
Seminar on the occasion of the Norwegian Royal Visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Project
May 2017 –
Led by Siri Aas Rustad.
