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Global Women Peace Resource Library

The International Civil Society Action Network (ICAN) offers a comprehensive digital library focused on women's roles in peacebuilding worldwide. This resource collection includes research reports, training materials, policy guides, and real-world case studies from women working for peace in conflict zones. The library covers topics like preventing gender-based violence, supporting women peacebuilders, countering extremism, and building sustainable peace. Users can search by topic, country, language, or content type to find relevant materials. The resources span multiple countries including Afghanistan, Syria, Libya, Pakistan, and the United States, with content available in over 15 languages. Materials range from operational guidance for organizations to policy briefs for governments. Key focus areas include protecting women peacebuilders who face threats for their work, understanding how gender shapes responses to extremism, and building bridges between women's groups and security forces. The library serves researchers, policymakers, activists, and organizations working on peace and security issues globally. Each resource is categorized by type - reports, case studies, policy briefs, or operational guidance - making it easy to find specific kinds of information. This represents one of the most comprehensive collections of women, peace, and security resources available online.