Protection Support for Women Peacebuilders

Provided by ICAN Peacework (Interfaith Community for Active Nonviolence)

Houston, TX

About this service

ICAN helps protect women peacebuilders who work to bring peace to their communities but face danger for their work. They provide emergency help when peacebuilders are in danger, including emergency money and safe places to go. They also offer digital security training to keep peacebuilders safe online, mental health support to deal with stress and trauma, and advocacy to governments to better protect these brave women. This service is for women around the world who do peacebuilding work in dangerous situations.

Details

Who can use this

Women peacebuilders and civil society organizations working in conflict areas

Cost

Free

Organization

ICAN Peacework (Interfaith Community for Active Nonviolence)

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