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Gender Presentation

THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN COUNTERING TERRORISM IN NIGERIA WRITTEN BY PASTOR ESTHER IBANGA AND PRESENTED ON SEPT 09 2015 AT THE UN.

Pastor Esther Ibanga, September 2015

Summary

In the face of evolving global security challenges in which a growing number of conflicts involve insurgencies, extremist and criminal groups use violence to achieve their goals. Identifying just, effective and sustainable approaches to peace, security promoting peace and security and strengthening the rule of law is an increasingly complex and pressing endeavor. In particular, the ways in which communities and security actors—police and military—understand, manage and respond to violent extremism and other serious threats can have significant impact on long-term prospects for peace.

Keywords

Community Policing Preventing Extremist Peace Mediation and Negotiation

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Metadata

Theme
Gender
Type
Presentation
Format
Adobe PDF
Published
9 September 2015
Author
Pastor Esther Ibanga
Access
Open access

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