Protect women peacebuilders (WPBs) who are the first to respond to violence and the last to receive protection. They risk their lives negotiating ceasefires, preventing the spread of violent extremism, and delivering humanitarian aid across conflict zones. ICAN provides protection to WPBs, as our partners, through locally-rooted, trauma- and culturally-informed approaches. Strengthening WPBs' safety and security strengthens community peace and security.
Women peacebuilders (WPBs) are often at risk because of their work and gender identity. They experience harassment, surveillance, and direct threats, physically and online, which negatively impacts their safety, mental health, and civil society movements. They are targeted as women because they challenge social-political and gender inequalities. Across conflict contexts, they lack access to resources, knowledge, and skills which would better protect them.
WPBs choose the protection and security services that work best for them, which ICAN and our partners adapt to their unique cultural and local contexts. We provide mental health and psychosocial support, digital security assessments and training, security mini-grants, workshops, and resources which strengthen their individual and organizational security. They develop protection plans and stronger peer networks. As a result, they are better equipped to build peace in their communitities.
When women peacebuilders access security support, they are less at risk of burnout, more resilient, and stronger community leaders. By applying robust security practices, they are better protected, which enables them to build peace and security for their communities. As one partner describes, "Taking care of myself has liberated me and made me a more effective peacebuilder." Protecting their leadership leads to stronger, more resilient civil societies.
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