'Rise with the Prize' and Celebrate Women Peacebuilders

On Dec. 10, join NDI as we "Rise with the Prize," an initiative that celebrates this year’s Nobel Peace Prize and women’s participation in building a secure world.

"We congratulate the three women activists selected to receive the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize — Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Liberian activists Leymah Gbowee, and Yemeni journalist and human rights activist Tawakkul Karman in recognition of 'their non-violent struggle for the safety of women and for women's rights to full participation in peace-building work.'

"As we all know, women are essential to the processes of peace, development and democracy in every part of the world and in every community. NDI has been proud to work with these extraordinary women and looks forward to continued partnership with them to empower women and increase the participation of women throughout the political process."

– Madeleine K. Albright, U.S. Secretary of State (1997-2001)

Rise with the Prize is organized by the Institute for Inclusive Security. Be part of this historic day by taking steps to raise awareness about inclusive security. No action is too small. The momentum is there; you need only to seize it.

See what you can do to Rise with the Prize»

For 25 years, NDI has supported women as full partners in the political and peacebuilding processes.

• Afghanistan: Women take seats in parliament, prepare for road ahead»
• Bahrain: Women's union calls for action on domestic violence law»
• DRC: Women running for office with help from global women's network»
• Egypt: Campaign schools prepare women to run for office»
• Guatemala: Indigenous women strengthen leadership skills at academy»
• Guinea: Women candidates prepare for legislative elections»
• Iraq: National Platform for Women launched in lead up to elections»
• Liberia: Bringing women into elections, politics»
• Pakistan: Women identify vital issues for party platforms»
• Sierra Leone: Boosting women's participation in elections»
• Somalia: Members of parliament form women parliamentarians' association»
• South Sudan: Women's coalition calls for more inclusive constitution»

NDI also produces resources to help integrate women as full partners in the political process.

• Assessing Women's Political Party Programs: Best Practices and Recommendations (Arabic | English)
• Confidence, Capacity, Connections: A Young Woman's Guide to Leadership (Arabic | English | French)
• Democracy and the Challenge of Change: A Guide to Increasing Women's Political Participation (English | French | Spanish)
• Empowering Women for Stronger Political Parties: A Good Practices Guide to Promote Women's Political Participation (English | French | Russian)
• One Size Does Not Fit All: Lessons Learned from Legislative Gender Commissions and Caucuses (English | Spanish)

Read more about NDI's work with women around the world.