We are thrilled to welcome back Ambassador Bonnie Jenkins as the Executive Director of WCAPS!
“Many of the reasons why I established WCAPS in 2017 remain. When there is a loss of peace and security, it is women who continue to bear the brunt. And yet, there remains a lack of those critical perspectives from experts and from those with new ideas on how we address challenges to avoid conflict and war. In many ways, challenges to peace have increased, with conflicts faced by Americans here and the global community abroad. We have unique experiences and cultures that we will continue to draw on to navigate the challenges we face, while also dedicating our efforts to a more unified world. I look forward to working with this community and other entities as we reach back, and strive forward, in ways that will help not only women of color, but importantly, the global community.”
Amb. Bonnie Jenkins, WCAPS Founder and Executive Director
At Women of Color Advancing Peace, Security, and Conflict Transformation (WCAPS), we created a platform devoted to women of color that cultivates a strong voice and network for its members while encouraging dialogue and strategies for engaging in policy discussions on an international scale.
WCAPS SPOTLIGHT:
Honoring Indigenous Heritage Month: WCAPS Brasil and the Pusuru Indigenous Association at COP30
This November, 85 members of the Pusuru Indigenous Association (AIP), representing the Munduruku people of Pará, Brazil, departed on a journey of over 1,000 kilometers from their home in Jacareacanga to Belém, where UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) is taking place this year. Their attendance was made possible by generous supporters, such as Cultural Infusion.
Their indigenous perspectives are vital. The Munduruku are internationally recognized for their leadership in protecting the Amazon and opposing destructive development like the Belo Monte Dam. Yet, they continue to face deforestation, illegal mining, and climate-induced drought threatening their way of life.
WCAPS and our Brasil Chapter are proud to stand beside the AIP to ensure their voices are heard on the world stage. Climate justice requires Indigenous people's and women's leadership.
What’s new with WCAPS?
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WCAPS Paper Trail: 25th Anniversary of UNSCR 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security
In this 25th year of the UNSCR 1325, WCAPS remains committed to uplifting the voices and perspectives of women of color and our allies. We invited members to submit academic articles, policy briefs, and practitioners essays that highlighted the successes of the landmark 1325 WPS Resolution. The publications here speak to the unwavering commitment of women activists to ensure implementation, to address gaps in the policy of WPS, and provide glimpses into areas of oversight from different contexts.
In these fraught times, we want to thank everyone who participated in this publication. From the authors to who submitted and the editors who reviewed, your time and commitment helped us to be visible in a time where we're being pushed back to the margins. For our wider community, we hope that you feel seen in these pages. That you feel inspired to continue (or start) writing on your experiences and how they align with the WPS agenda and into topics beyond!
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Pipeline Fellowship: Applications Open Until November 30th
We’re thrilled to announce that the WCAPS Pipeline Program is officially open for applications until November 30th! We’re seeking passionate and driven individuals to join us as:
Fellows – lead and learn alongside a network of changemakers
Editors – shape stories that elevate diverse voices
Guest Speakers – share your expertise and inspire future leaders
Ready to make an impact? Apply now using the links below 👇
Fellows Application
Editors Application
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Registration Open for New WCAPS India Chapter
WCAPS is proud to announce our newest Chapter: India.
The India Chapter of WCAPS was established to amplify the voices and leadership of women of color—particularly those from diverse and marginalized communities in India—within the spheres of peacebuilding, security, and conflict transformation.
Our purpose is to create a dynamic platform that nurtures dialogue, builds capacity, and forges connections among women changemakers, practitioners, academics, and policymakers across India.
Join WCAPS in empowering a global community of change-makers. Together we can invest in the future of peace and security for all, ensuring that every voice matters.
Your gift is more than a donation—it's a commitment to a safer, more equitable world.
WCAPS AT A GLANCE
“Redefining national security is central to our work at WCAPS. We think a lot about whether traditional definitions of national security are enough when it comes to threats to Americans, particularly women of color, at home and abroad.”
Amb. Bonnie Denise Jenkins, WCAPS Founder and Executive Director
Former Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security
WCAPS PUBLICATIONS
