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Melanne Verveer

Melanne Verveer was the inaugural US ambassador for global women's issues from 2009 to 2013. She now serves as the executive director of the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security.

March 2016

  • Zainab Hawa Bengura, UN special representative on sexual violence in conflict speaks at the UN following a visit to Iraq and Syria.

    Women's rights and gender equality
    Sexual violence is​ a tool of war, but we have the weapons to end that

    Zainab Hawa Bangura and Melanne Verveer
    From Iraq to Bosnia, women are abused in war. We need to implement the laws we already have to protect women and seek justice that empowers survivors

December 2015

  • climate

    Women are the victims of climate change – and the keys to climate action

    Mary Robinson and Melanne Verveer
    Women bear severe gendered impacts of climate change but systematically lack equal representation in decision-making. That’s a problem

March 2015

  • international women's day

    Women's equality isn't a zero sum game. It's vital for peace and prosperity

    Melanne Verveer and Mayesha Alam
    Though real gains have been made on women’s rights, there’s still a long way to go before everyone can reap the rewards of gender justice
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