Videos

Reclaiming Power, Restoring Peace

We are delighted to release our new video “Reclaiming Power, Restoring Peace”, which gives a glimpse into the words, work, and unique nature of WASL.

Iran Protests 2022: Sanam Naraghi Anderlini, MBE speaks to CNN International

ICAN’s Founder and CEO, Sanam Naraghi Anderlini, MBE spoke to Anna Coren on CNN International on October, 27, 2022 about the current protests in Iran that began after the death of Mahsa Amini.

The Coming of Age of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda: 21 in 2021

Nearly every month through 2021, Sanam Naraghi Anderlini MBE, founder of the International Civil Society Action Network (ICAN) and director of LSE Centre for Women, Peace and Security, hosted conversations with pioneering women peacebuilders from around the world and their allies working internationally on issues of peace and security.

ICAN’s 8th Annual Women, Peace and Security Forum 2019

ICAN’s 8th annual Women, Peace and Security, Securing the Gains and Strategizing the Future of the Global Women-led Movement for Inclusive Peace and Security

ICAN’s Innovative Peace Fund: Invest in Women, Invest in Trust

“We believe that our partners know what is truly needed on the ground. We trust their judgment.” Sanam Naraghi Anderlini, ICAN’s Founder and CEO.

ICAN in 2018

Happy New Year from all of us at ICAN! Wishing everyone a joyous and prosperous 2019!

Gendered Community Policing – English

This animation explores why gender sensitivity and inclusivity matter and how to pay attention to this in community policing initiatives.

Video: Sanam Naraghi Anderlini’s Speech at UNGA during the 6th Review of the UN Counter Terrorism Strategy

Watch ICAN’s ED Sanam Naraghi Anderlini’s speech at the United Nations General Assembly 6th Review of the UN Counter Terrorism Strategy

Mrs. Hajja Hamsatu Allamin, video profile by IsDB

Watch the video profile created by the Islamic Development Bank for WASL partner and founder of Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development in Nigeria, Mrs. Hamsatu Allamin as she wins the IDB’s prize for women’s contribution to development.

ICAN’s 5th Annual Forum – Sri Lanka 2016

ICAN’s 5th Annual What The Women Say Forum – Colombo, Sri Lanka – November 2016

Sanam Anderlini speaks to BBC World News about Iran Hijab Protests

ICAN’s ED Ms. Sanam Naraghi Anderlini speaks to BBC World News about Iranian women’s hijab protests

Gendered Devolution – English

This animation explores why gender sensitivity and inclusivity in devolution processes matters and how it can be done in very practical ways.

Gendered Transitional Justice – English

The animation explores the various components of transitional justice and offers five practical steps to ensure a gender sensitive and inclusive process.

Sanam Naraghi-Anderlini on Listening to Women

Sanam Naraghi-Anderlini discusses the importance of listening to women civil society activists and not taking peace for granted.

Countering Extremism Through Alternative Narratives

ICAN co-founder and executive director Sanam Naraghi-Anderlini speaks about the impact of alternative narratives in the hands of trusted messengers.

Sanam Naraghi-Anderlini on Investing in Trust

How does a country go from dictatorship to democracy without violence? Is it possible to prevent war?

“Citizen Power, Waging Peace” – Sanam Naraghi-Anderlini at the Global Philanthropy Forum

At the 2017 Global Philanthropy Forum, Sanam Naraghi- Anderlini discusses the role women play in preventing or ending violence, rebuilding societal trust and leverage their own authority to advance a sustainable peace. ...

Innovative Peace Fund – 2016 Video

Providing grants to partners to support their innovative local solutions. Watch the video.

Perspective with Alison Smith – Her Perspective – Khedija Arfaoui

ICAN’s partner Khedija Arfaoui, a Tunisian peace and rights activist, discusses the situation on the ground for women in her country with Alison Smith

Perspective with Alison Smith – Her Perspective – Abeer Pamuk

ICAN’s partner Abeer Pamuk, a Syrian humanitarian worker, discusses the situation on the ground for children and women in her country with Alison Smith.

Perspective with Alison Smith – In Context – Sanam Naraghi-Anderlini

Sanam Naraghi-Anderlini speaks with Alison Smith about the critical role women can play in conflict zones.

ICAN’s Sanam Naraghi on how can terrorism be defeated at its source

ICAN’s Sanam Naraghi-Anderlini answers questions during Carter Center’s Forum on Women about combatting terrorism at the grassroots, and how the U.S. government can help

Sanam Naraghi-Anderlini BBC World News Interview on Trump Travel Ban

Sanam Naraghi-Anderlini’s thoughts about the EO Travel Ban

Sanam Naraghi-Anderlini speaks about security in the Middle East

ICAN’s Executive Director Sanam Naraghi-Anderlini on security in the Middle East with the President Elect’s Senior Security Adviser.

Featured Speaker: Sanam Naraghi-Anderlini – 2016 Dialogues on Nonviolence, Religion and Peace

“Peacemaking in the Age of Extremism: Inertia or Innovations in Mediation & Diplomacy,” featuring Sanam Naraghi-Anderlini

We Will Not Let Violence Determine Our Collective Future

Women’s Alliance for Security Leadership partners will meet with Heads of State and Government to launch the Global Solutions Exchange.

Sanam Naraghi-Anderlini: Women Building Peace: What They Do, Why It Matters

Sanam Naraghi-Anderlini speaks about women’s experiences of war and their roles in conflict prevention and peace-building

Better Peace Tool – English

The Better Peace Tool presents a practical four-part framework for the inclusion of women peacebuilders, offering proactive steps to broaden participation.