Good Practices on Women and Countering Violent Extremism
Global CounterTerrorism Forum, November 2014
Summary
The inclusion of women and girls and gender mainstreaming are often overlooked in efforts to counter violent extremism, despite the participation of women and girls in violent extremism and terrorism, as well as their roles in prevention. This non-binding good practices document focuses on women and gender aspects in the countering violent extremism (CVE) context.
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CVE P/CVE Community Policing Human Rights
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