Cynda Collins Arsenault named 2025 Global Luminary

Cynda Collins Arsenault has been named a Global Luminary by the UN Women’s Peace & Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) for her work in promoting women's involvement in peace and security. This honor is part of a new campaign aimed at highlighting and supporting women who are peacebuilders in crisis situations around the globe. With over 45 years in nonprofit work, Collins Arsenault focuses on initiatives related to peace, justice, disability rights, and environmental issues. As the founder of Our Secure Future (OSF), she has worked to implement the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda both in the U.S. and internationally. She believes that women’s perspectives are vital for achieving lasting peace. Collins Arsenault motivates greater awareness of the WPS agenda and pushes for long-term solutions to amplify women’s voices in peace processes. Her philanthropy emphasizes trust-based funding for women-led organizations, acknowledging the expertise women bring to conflict resolution. Under her leadership, OSF has achieved significant policy milestones, like establishing the first bipartisan Congressional Caucus on Women, Peace and Security in the U.S. She continues to advocate for greater representation of women in decision-making roles within government and policy. The WPHF's Global Luminary Campaign aims to rally support for women facing challenging conflict situations. Collins Arsenault's recognition as a Global Luminary emphasizes the need for action in supporting overlooked women peacebuilders. She firmly believes in fostering inclusive leadership to build a more peaceful future. As she raises funds for WPHF’s initiatives, Collins Arsenault encourages supporters to join her mission for a more gender-equal world and promote women’s roles in peacebuilding.