The collapse of Afghanistan’s government, the American military withdrawal and failure of its mission put women’s safety and freedoms at grave risk.
Agencies working to protect vulnerable women and children, often in fragile and conflict-affected countries, are coming under increasing pressure in delivering their services during the COVID-19 global crisis.
The COVID-19 crisis further reinforces the urgent need to repatriate children of foreign fighters from conflict-ridden regions.
A deeper examination of gender is sorely needed to try to prevent further acts of violent extremism and terrorism.
Could the war on terror be won by listening to and empowering women?
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