News and Updates
How are Women Peacebuilders Responding to Covid-19?
On April 2, 2020 some 40+ members of Women’s Alliance for Security Leadership (WASL) gathered for a two-hour virtual meeting. The objective of this first virtual get-together was to share reflections and experiences as well as solidarity around how the Covid-19 pandemic is affecting local women peacebuilders around the globe. It is evident that the crisis is driving many to yet again step up and lead the charge against the pandemic in their communities.
Women Peacebuilders on the Frontlines of COVID-19
Women peacebuilders are again on the frontlines, working to prevent the spread of a pandemic in their communities. When civil society is strong and independent, CSOs can respond to a variety of crises, from war to a pandemic.
Women, Peace and Security in the Time of Corona
An op-ed by Sanam Naraghi Anderlini about the gendered impact of COVID-19, and the relevance of the WPS agenda.
Yemen’s Food for Humanity Foundation: Humanity calls for an immediate cease fire to ensure an emergency medical response
Press Release: Food for Humanity Foundation: Humanity calls for an immediate cease fire to ensure an emergency medical response in Yemen to COVID 19 and Cholera outbreak
ICAN Launches Campaign in Washington DC to “Stand with Women Peacebuilders”
In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Embassy of Norway and the International Civil Society Action Network (ICAN) convened a panel discussion, New Decade, New Promise: Call to Action to Stand with Women Peacebuilders, on March 11th at the Ambassador’s residence.
“Protecting Women Peacebuilders” workshop convened in London
With participation of governments and civil society, the meeting sought to develop practical guidance and policy recommendations for governmental and intergovernmental actors seeking to play a proactive role in the protection women peacebuilders.
Now in Russian, Gendered Transitional Justice and Gender Responsive Ceasefires Animations
We are excited to launch the Russian versions of the Better Peace Initiatives’ animations: Gender Responsive and Inclusive Ceasefires, and Gendered Transitional Justice!
ICAN Launches Guidance Document on Gender Responsive Transitional Justice Processes
Our latest Better Peace Initiative guidance document, 10 Steps to Ensure Gender Responsive Transitional Justice Processes is here! We are excited to simultaneously launch it in English and Arabic!
10 Steps to Ensure Gender Responsive Transitional Justice Processes
A gender-responsive transitional justice process will ensure that the perspectives women and men have on past events and abuses are accounted for, without doing further harm. Here are 10 steps to do so
ICAN and WASL Issue Statement on US/Iran: De-escalation is Not Enough, It is Time to Talk
Statement Issued by the Women’s Alliance for Security Leadership on the US, Iran and the Proxy Wars in the Middle East.
Now in Persian, Gendered Community Policing and Ceasefire Agreements Animations
We are excited to launch the Persian versions of two of our Better Peace Initiative animations: Gender Responsive Ceasefires and Gendered Community Policing!
ICAN’s Sanam Naraghi Anderlini became a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
This special honour was given to Ms. Anderlini in recognition of her work and for services to international peacebuilding and women’s rights.
Now in Spanish: 10 Steps to Ensure Gender Responsive Processes & Ceasefire Agreements
10 Steps to Ensure Gender Responsive Processes & Ceasefire Agreements is now available in Spanish. The 2-page document is a practical guidance piece intended to inform governments, international organizations, and civil society organizations involved in local, national and regional ceasefire negotiations.
ICAN’s Sanam Naraghi Anderlini Appointed Director of LSE Centre for Women, Peace & Security
The ICAN board proudly congratulates ICAN’s CEO and Founder, Sanam Naraghi Anderlini for joining the LSE Centre for Women, Peace and Security (LSE WPS) as part time director from December 2019.
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.