Born in Iran and a refugee in the UK by the age of 11, Sanam Naraghi-Anderlini has been a leading international advocate and peace strategist for 20 years.
Author: International Civil Society Action Network
International Civil Society Action Network is a U.S.-based nonprofit whose mission is to support civil society activism in promoting women’s rights, peace and human security in countries affected by conflict, transition and closed political space. ICAN aims to support women’s efforts through bridging the divisions between activists and the policy community, elevating the voices and experiences of women activists, building skills and ensuring the exchange of knowledge and resources.
Peace Heroes: Afghanistan’s Mary Akrami
Extremist ideologies have been on the rise for decades, but does dropping a bomb solve the problem? We interviewed Mary Akrami, an award winning women’s rights defender and director of the Afghan Women Skills Development Center, about this issue.
Peace Heroes: Uganda’s Robinah Rubimbwa
“Senior figures who had refused to support us suddenly realized it was the women of Uganda who were genuinely committed to peace.”
Peace Heroes: Iraq’s Fatima Al-Bahadly
She walked into the enemy’s battlefield in search of her recruited son—and was able to convince tens of other young men to disarm.
Peace Heroes: Tunisia’s Khedija Arfaoui
“It became increasingly important for me to join the fight against radicalization.”