Building peace and security through human rights and gender equality.

What About the Women

Julie Leftwich

February 8, 2022

The importance of gender perspectives in  countering violent extremism

“Violent extremism thrives where human rights have been degraded and gender inequality prevails. It is A highly gendered phenomenon that requires more nuanced and targeted understanding and efforts.”

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