Reducing Extremism and Political Instability
Poverty and lack of opportunity create fertile ground for extremist recruitment. Many terrorist organizations, like Boko Haram and Al-Shabaab, exploit economic vulnerabilities...
Delphine O On
6/18/20251 min read
Reducing Extremism and Political Instability
Poverty and lack of opportunity create fertile ground for extremist recruitment. Many terrorist organizations, like Boko Haram and Al-Shabaab, exploit economic vulnerabilities. Studies show that societies with greater gender equality have lower rates of violence and instability.
Women play a critical role in peacebuilding. In conflict zones, they are more likely than men to advocate for nonviolent solutions and reconciliation efforts.

