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28 April 2026
Ukrainian peacebuilder Nina Potarska sails to challenge illegal blockade of Gaza

Nina Potarska, a member of the ICAN-spearheaded Women’s Alliance for Security Leadership, is currently at sea with the Global Sumud Flotilla, a civilian-led mission organized with the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, en route to Gaza. 

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12 May 2025
The Odd Couple: Women Peacebuilders and Security Actors Bridging Positions, Building Trust

The WPS agenda has proven a vital entry point for women peacebuilders to engage with the security sector and build trust within affected communities. These efforts—often invisible—are contributing to the reform of the sector, reshaping local security environments and mitigating violence.

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21 April 2025
The War Against Ourselves: Afghan Women Peacebuilders’ Response to the Mental Health Crisis in Afghanistan

This case study describes the drivers of the mental health crisis in Afghanistan, its gendered and cultural dimensions, and the strategies used by Afghan women-led peacebuilding organizations to provide solutions. The authors conducted interviews with representatives of Afghan women-led peacebuilding organizations and thematic experts, which were complemented by a desk review of project documentation and […]

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6 March 2026
Staff Accountant (Remote, US Based)

ICAN is hiring a Staff Accountant to provide financial and administrative support to ICAN’s Finance Director and broader team.

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May 12, 2025 by icanadmin The Odd Couple: Women Peacebuilders and Security Actors Bridging Positions, Building Trust Trust between communities and the security sector is critical for effective governance and peace. So is a vibrant civil society. When women peacebuilders are recognized and engaged as independent,...
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January 12, 2021 by Lauren Mellows Gendered Devolution – Ukrainian This animation explores why gender sensitivity and inclusivity in devolution processes matter and how it can be done in practical ways.
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November 30, 2020 by Lauren Mellows Gender Responsive Ceasefires – Ukrainian The fifth animation in our Better Peace Initiative (BPI) series explores why gender responsiveness and inclusivity matter in ceasefire agreements and processes, and how to ensure this in practice.
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July 30, 2019 by Lauren Mellows Gender Responsive Ceasefires – French This animation explores why gender responsiveness and inclusivity matter in ceasefire agreements and processes, and how to ensure this in practice
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July 30, 2019 by Lauren Mellows Gender Responsive Ceasefires – Spanish Cese al Fuego Inclusivo y con Enfoque de Género: Por qué es importante y cómo hacerlo
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June 24, 2019 by Lauren Mellows Gender Responsive Ceasefires – English This animation explores why gender responsiveness and inclusivity matter in ceasefire agreements and processes, and how to ensure this in practice.
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June 10, 2019 by Lauren Mellows Gendered Community Policing – Spanish Policía Comunitaria con Enfoque de Género Explora la importancia de la sensibilidad de género y cómo prestar atención a este aspecto en iniciativas de policía comunitaria.
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