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ICAN_GNWPICAN/GNWP Statement on the US National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security

The International Civil Society Action Network (ICAN) and its partner programme, the Global Network of Women Peace builders (GNWP) applaud the Government of the United States for the adoption of the 2011 National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security and related Executive Order. We congratulate the United States for joining the family of nations that have embraced and adopted this agenda, and look forward to comprehensive US action across national and multilateral entities.

WomenPeacebuilders(GNWP)applaudtheGovernmentoftheUnitedStatesfortheadoptionofthe2011
National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security and related Executive Order.  We congratulate the
United States for joining the family of nations that have embraced and adopted this agenda, and look
forwardtocomprehensiveUSactionacrossnationalandmultilateralentities

What the Women Say: The Arab Spring & Implications for Women

ICAN’s First MENA Region Issue Brief (For Download Click here)

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In the first of ICAN’s What the Women Say, MENA Region Briefs, crosscutting regional trends that threaten basic norms of democracy, equality and affect women’s abilities to participate in and influence critical decision-making processes–nationally and internationally—that will determine the course of these countries’ futures and the lives of women have been highlighted.  Beyond identifying key regional challenges and issues impacting women, the brief provides recommendations to national and international policymakers and the media on the importance of and the strategies for ensuring the participation of women in the formation of just, open, equal and democratic societies.

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ICAN Launches Middle East and North Africa Program on Women’s Rights, Peace and Security

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ICAN has launched its new program for the MENA region on women’s rights, peace and security. Below, please find a description of this program. For inquiries, to get involved or support our work please contact us at: icanmena@gmail.com

Read about ICAN’s MENA program on women’s rights peace and security


Letter from Libya: Activist and member of Women for Libya returns home after 30 years

1224308509485_2FARAH ABUSHWESHA was seven when she left Libya and her parents, to live in safety with her Irish grandmother.

Two weeks ago, the film-maker and writer returned to a changed country, to meet her father again

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US Civil Society Working Group’s Expert Statement on the US Government’s National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security

The following statement and recommendations were compiled by the U.S. Civil Society Working Group on Women, Peace and Security. In publishing this statement the Working Group aims to assist the U.S. Government turn declaratory policy into action and engender effective outcomes that bring peace, security and dignity to the lives of women and men in conflict and crisis settings.

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New Publication:What the Women Say: Participation and UNSCR 1325

A Case Study Assessment by the International Civil Society Action Network (ICAN) and MIT Center for International Studies examines efforts by key actors to address women’s participation in peace processes. A critical dimension of the project was to return to women in conflict zones to capture their voices and experiences regarding the relevance and impact of UNSCR 1325 and related activities in their countries.

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Study: Women still kept away from peace talks, By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press

Event: Launch of MIT and ICAN Report: What Women Say: Participation and UNSCR 1325

The Missions of the United States and Norway to the UN Invite You to the Launch of MIT and ICAN’s Report: “What the Women Say: Participation and UNSCR 1325” on October 28, 2010; 10:00-11:30; NY, NY

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Peace FairEvent: Launch of MIT and ICAN Report: What Women Say: Participation and UNSCR 1325

The Missions of the United States and Norway to the UN Invite You to the Launch of MIT and ICAN’s Report: “What the Women Say: Participation and UNSCR 1325” on October 28, 2010; 10:00-11:30; NY, NY

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Peace FairEvent: Peace Fair 

Commemorating the 10th Anniversary of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security; October 25-29

Co-Sponsors:

Global Network of Women Peacebuilders

International Civil Society Action Network

United Methodist Women

Hague Appeal for Peace

Peacwomen.org

Peace Women Across the Globe

Centro De Educacion E Investigacion

Para La Paz
No pass needed. All are welcome. Read more on the Peace Fair


EventWomen and War–The Washington, D.C. Celebration of the Tenth Anniversary of UNSCR 1325

Women and WarThe U.S. Institute of Peace will be co-hosting a three-day conference from Wednesday November 3 to Friday November 5, 2010, celebrating the tenth anniversary of the passage of the UNSCR 1325. With an eye toward translating the promise of Resolution 1325 into concrete action, this event will focus on the varied experiences of women during wartime and how to make sustained progress toward greater global peace and security.  Each event requires separate registration.  The November 4 conference requires a $35 registration fee.

Learn more and register http://www.usip.org/events/woman-and-war

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