The International Civil Society Action Network (ICAN) creates research and tools to help women become peacebuilders around the world. They study how to include women in peace talks, fight extremism, and protect people working for peace. Their research helps governments and organizations make better policies that include women's voices.
ICAN has created several important tools like the Better Peace Tool that shows how to overcome barriers to including women in peacemaking. They also study how gender affects extremism and violence, and they document women's own stories about their peace work. Their research covers countries like Pakistan, Somalia, Sweden, and the United States.
The organization trains staff at governments and international groups on how to be more inclusive. They also study funding gaps that prevent women peacebuilders from getting the money they need for their work. All their resources are available online for anyone to use.
Their work helps create more effective and lasting peace by making sure women are part of the solution.