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She Builds Peace in Palestine: Wi’am

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Lauren Mellows

Wi’am launched the She Builds Peace Campaign in Palestine to advance women’s participation in peacebuilding and support the cause of Palestinian Unity.

Palestine’s Wi’am: Enhancing the Active Participation of Elected Female Council Members

Posted on November 19, 2020 by Lauren Mellows

Established in 1994, the Wi’am: The Palestinian Conflict Transformation Center (Wi’am) is a Palestinian grassroots organization that seeks to improve community relations, resolve conflicts, and promote peaceful dialogue. Through empowering youth and women with practical life skills and knowledge of civic and legal rights, Wi’am aims to be a catalyst for political and social transformation.

Lucy Talgieh: “U.S. embassy moved to Jerusalem on a bridge of Palestinian bodies.”

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Lauren Mellows

Israeli forces opened fire on Palestinian peaceful protesters, leaving nearly 60 killed and almost 3000 wounded. Palestinian peace activist, Lucy Talgieh speaks to ICAN about the violence and calls on the international community to do its duty and intervene for peace and justice.

Jerusalem: A High Price For An Unnecessary Move

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Lauren Mellows

By handing Israel the city of Jerusalem, which Palestinians view as the heart of the two-state solution, Trump has killed any hope of a viable peace process. Rana Allam writes on the repercussions of Trump’s move to the peace process, peace advocates and the Palestinian people’s plight

Voices of Women from Gaza

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Lauren Mellows

The Women’s Center for Legal Aid and Counseling (WCLAC), a Palestinian non-governmental organization and ICAN partner, has been documenting the terror as experienced by women in Gaza over the past few days. Here is a link to the story of one mother who described what happened to her last night when her family received a recorded telephone […]