In order to prevent “forever war” from turning into war forever, we need to stand for—and practice—the principles of universal human rights, justice and pluralism. It may be our last chance to salvage the soul of America and other still-democratic nations.
Author: Sanam Anderlini
Sanam Naraghi-Anderlini is the co-founder and executive director of the International Civil Society Action Network. Previously, she served as director of the Women Waging Peace Policy Commission and provided strategic guidance and training to key UN agencies, the UK government and NGOs. She is the recipient of the United Nations Association of the National Capital Area Perdita Huston Award for human rights and is the Greeley peace scholar at the University of Massachussetts.
Women, Peace and Security in the Time of Coronavirus
Why are we awash in weapons and military equipment, but short on medics and masks? What support systems can and should be in place to enable and assist people, rather than increasing stress and hampering them? What makes us feel secure? How do traditional national security concepts relate to our lives?
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Young Women are Leading a Renewed Battle for Women’s Rights Around the World
A century on from the first International Women’s Day, young women are lifting the veil off the systems that have perpetuated discrimination and violence and calling them out.