We ask ICAN’s Sanam Naraghi Anderlini, MBE now on Blue Sky why engaging with security actors is so crucial to the #WomenPeaceSecurity agenda & how governments can support women #peacebuilders in this work👇

Learn about ICAN’s recent workshop with women #peacebuilders & security actors: icanpeacework.org/2024/04/buildi…

📢 ICAN is looking for a Finance Director!

Join our team dedicated to supporting women #peacebuilders worldwide in promoting gendered peace & security.

This position is full time & remote. Apply by May 31 on our website ➡️ icanpeacework.org/2024/05/financ…

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👉LOCALIZATION

Women #peacebuilders in the #WASL network are anchored in their own cultural contexts, blending traditional practices & universal norms to provide unconventional, holistic & sustainable solutions.

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Canada in Cameroon: Proud of 🇨🇦's support of the National Peace Tables organised by Reach Out. A needed space for a diversity of women’s voices to be heard. Promoting #WomenPeaceSecurity through a Culture of Peace & Social Cohesion is a shared priority with 🇨🇲 #SheBuildsPeace

In this #WASL Weekly , we’re sharing updates & news from women-led #peace building organizations in the ICAN-spearheaded #WASL network!

Find out more about our amazing partners, who work to build sustainable & inclusive #peace around the world 🌏⬇️

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👉 LEADERSHIP & VISION

Women #peacebuilders & social innovators are at the frontlines & take on the responsibility to tackle local, national, & global challenges.

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🗣️ #WPSWednesday : “Women & girls deserve special attention when it comes to reporting, especially amid today's environmental challenges.” In #Cameroon , #WASL partner Clotilda Andiensa (CAGEAD) opened an award ceremony to honor journalists & mark #WorldPressFreedomDay . hilltopvoices.com/2024/05/cagead…

🗣️ #WPSWednesday : “In 50 years we have never come close to addressing the traumas of the population. By including women, people's concerns are addressed.” #WASL partner Magda Zenon speaks about her work as a peacebuilder & activist in #Cyprus . 𝐀𝐯𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐫𝐞 avvenire.it/donneperlapace…

🗣️ #WPSWednesday : “Women all over Africa are building peace. They make leaders understand that to achieve sustainable peace, we must talk with those we consider our enemies.” #WASL partner & peacebuilder Omam Esther received the Africa Women's Award. theguardianpostcameroon.com/post/2778/en/e…

🗣️ #WPSWednesday : “[The Taliban] deny millions of girls an education, opportunity to work or to travel outside the house. They are trying to eradicate us completely.” Zahra Joya shares her story as a female #Afghan journalist & founder of Rukhshana Media. theguardian.com/global-develop…

🗣️ #WPSWednesday : Women's Regional Network launched a report on the India-Afghan refugee community, highlighting the challenges faced by those forced to flee the Taliban's #Afghanistan , especially women. ThePrintIndia theprint.in/feature/around…

🗣️ #WPSWednesday : “There is no safety or security. I'm scared for my life, my husband’s & my children’s. If I were to talk about it for 100 years, I can't describe the fear we live in.” In #Rafah , UN Women data highlights women's physical & mental despair. unwomen.org/en/news-storie…