ICAN/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.
What the Women Say: The Arab Spring & Implications for Women
ICAN’s First MENA Region Issue Brief (For Download Click here)
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.
ICAN Launches Middle East and North Africa Program on Women’s Rights, Peace and Security
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
FARAH 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
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.
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.
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
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
Event: 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
Event: Women and War–The Washington, D.C. Celebration of the Tenth Anniversary of UNSCR 1325
The 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
Partners:
- Women in International Security (WIIS)
Georgetown University - Office of Global Women’s Issues
U.S. Department of State - The Elliott School of International Affairs
The George Washington University - International Civil Society Action Network
- The Institute for Inclusive Security
- The World Bank
- Institute for the Study of Diplomacy
Georgetown University - Women for Women International
- Peace X Peace
- United Nations Association of the National Capital Area (UNA-NCA)