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.