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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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June 16, 2025 by Charlotte Morgan جنگ با خویشتن: پاسخ زنان صلح‌ساز افغان به بحران صحت روانی در افغانستان در عرصه صحت روانی، افغانستان با بحران پیچیده‌ای مواجه است که این بحران به‌ طور جدایی ‌ناپذیر با ناامنی شدید فیزیکی، سیاسی و اقتصادی در کشور گره خورده...
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 16 June 2025
June 12, 2025 by Charlotte Morgan جګړه له خپل ځان سره: په افغانستان کې د رواني/اروایي روغتیایي بحران پر وړاندې د ښځینه سوله پالو غبرګون افغانستان له یوه ډېر پېچلي اروایي/رواني روغتیايي حالت سره مخ دی چې دا حالت د هېواد له ناامنۍ، سیاسي ګډوډۍ او اقتصادي ستونزو سره تړلی او لا یې دا...
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 12 June 2025
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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 12 May 2025
April 17, 2025 by Charlotte Morgan Announcing the Inaugural WASL Steering Committee  As the Women’s Alliance for Security Leadership (WASL) continues to expand globally, fostering stronger regional and national networks, we are excited to announce the formation of the first-ever WASL...
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 17 April 2025
August 20, 2024 by Charlotte Morgan Sports for Peace: Meaningful Catalyst or Mere Distraction? As the world moves on from the Paris 2024 Olympics, we are left to ponder once again the potential impact of the convergence of sports and politics. The events...
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 20 August 2024
June 21, 2024 by Charlotte Morgan “Female Voices for Peace” Strengthening Women’s Political Participation and Leadership in Colombia  Supported by the WPHF Rapid Response Window and ICAN, Conciudadanía's “Female Voices for Peace” project promotes women’s political participation and raises awareness about the issues, interests, and needs of...
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