The Comfortable Spot with Sanam Naraghi Anderlini

Today, my guest is author and peace activist Sanam Naraghi Anderlini. As Founder and CEO of the International Civil Society Action Network (ICAN), Sanam has spent over two decades advancing peace, security, and women's rights worldwide. She leads the Women’s Alliance for Security Leadership, supporting women-led organizations in over 40 countries, and spearheaded ICAN’s Innovative Peace Fund, channelling millions to grassroots peacebuilders. A key architect of UN Security Council Resolution 1325, she has shaped global policy on peace and security while advising the UN, governments, and academia. She is also an adjunct professor at Columbia University and a Mellon Fellow at UMass Amherst. Sanam’s expertise and advocacy continue to shape the future of inclusive peacebuilding. I was delighted to have her as a guest, so I hope you are sitting comfortably and are happy to stay with us.