Latest From ICAN
Reclaiming Power, Restoring Peace
In May 2022, ICAN hosted its 9th Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) forum in partnership with Addu Women’s Association Maldives, bringing together locally rooted women peacebuilders – members of WASL – from 39 countries, with other key international actors and policymakers.
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.
Five Steps for Sustainable Prevention of Sexual Violence in Conflict
Drawing on two decades of research and practice by women-led organizations specializing in women, peace and security issues and as first responders to sexual violence in fragile contexts, the International Civil Society Action Network (ICAN) presents the following practical guidance to inform governments and policymakers committed to effective prevention of sexual violence in conflict (PSVI).
ICAN in the News
Women on life in Iran: ‘We are angry every day, like a bomb ready to go off’ (The iPaper)
Lauren Crosby Medlicott; November, 29 2022
Iran protests: Young women fight for the failed hopes of past generations, and this time they won’t back down (The iPaper)
Lauren Crosby Medlicott; October, 24 2022
Today, girls and women in Iran have picked up gender equality fight of the generations before them (The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Lisa Deaderick; October, 16 2022
Our Mission
ICAN promotes inclusive and sustainable peace in countries affected by violent conflict, extremism, militarism, and closing political space. Recognizing the gendered impact of conflict and the critical role of women peacebuilders, we fulfill our mission through a dual strategy of:
- Shaping and influencing the peace and security policies of governments, multilateral organizations, and the wider international community by providing thought leadership, strategic advice, and gender-responsive analysis and operational guidance; and
- Sustaining and strengthening a global movement of innovative locally rooted women peacebuilders to have voice and influence wherever matters of peace, violent conflict, rights, and human security are determined.
We bring the word and spirit of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 and the global women, peace and security agenda to life.
