Michelle Bachelet Delivers Message on International Women's Day

As global conflict and violence rise to unprecedented levels, the imperative for proactive protection of women peacebuilders has never been more urgent. In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8, the U.S. Institute of Peace invited U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet to share her message to the international community on the significant importance of protecting women’s participation in peace and security.

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The United States Institute of Peace is a national, nonpartisan, independent institute, founded by Congress and dedicated to the proposition that a world without violent conflict is possible, practical and essential for U.S. and global security. In conflict zones abroad, the Institute works with local partners to prevent, mitigate, and resolve violent conflict. To reduce future crises and the need for costly interventions, USIP works with governments and civil societies to build local capacities to manage conflict peacefully. The Institute pursues its mission by linking research, policy, training, analysis, and direct action to support those who are working to build a more peaceful, inclusive world. Learn more about USIP: https://www.usip.org/about