ICAN’s 5th Annual Forum – Sri Lanka 2016
ICAN’s 5th Annual What The Women Say Forum – Colombo, Sri Lanka – November 2016
Challenging Extremism & Militarism in the MENA/Asia Region
Women standing up for rights, peace and plurality
Negotiating a Better Peace: Women & Civil Society at the Table
This video highlights the work of women peace activists who participated in ICAN’s “Negotiating a Better Peace” symposium in June, 2014.
What the Women Say: Noura Al-Jizawi, Syria
Noura Al-Jizawi, Syrian student, film maker, social media advocate and women’s rights activist speaks about her activism, the Syrian revolution and its impact on women.
What the Women Say: Azza Soliman, Egypt
Azza Soliman discusses the Egyptian revolution, how she got involved, and a heroic moment which changed the course of her life forever.
What the Women Say: Manar Zeaiter, Lebanon
Manar Zeaiter, lawyer and women’s rights activist from Lebanon, speaks about the multifaceted and complex issues surrounding women’s political participation