Gender, violence and violent extremism
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2021-11
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The paper reports on a pan-African research initiative involving 14 research projects in 12 African countries, commissioned by the IDRC to better understand and address youth experiences with violence and violent extremism (VE) on the continent. The focus is on work that examines women's involvement in VE, although studies encompassing other forms of youth and violence are also addressed. Policies are needed that enable women to leave conditions of violence, coercion and violent extremism without undue punishment or burden, and which can facilitate their return back to their families without fear of rejection.
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ACCESS TO JUSTICE, VIOLENCE, EXTREMISM, CONFLICT RESEARCH, GANGS, YOUTH ENGAGEMENT, WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT, SEXUAL VIOLENCE, HARMFUL TRADITIONAL PRACTICES, GIRLS, VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN, GOVERNANCE, AFRICAN COUNTRIES, SOUTH OF SAHARA