COUNTERING VIOLENT EXTREMISM WHILE RESPECTING THE RIGHTS AND AUTONOMY OF WOMEN AND THEIR COMMUNITIES

Human Rights CVE Peace and Security

Christian militias exist in many parts of the world. In Asia, groups have committed violations in the name of Hinduism and Buddhism and in other parts of the world, political ideologies have led groups to take up arms. What is clear is that extremism in all its forms has had serious impacts on the rights of women and girls. From forced marriage, to restrictions on education and participation in public life, to systematic sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), this escalation in violence and insecurity demands the attention of the women, peace and security agenda.