Tag: Countering Violent Extremism
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Beyond the Binary in Peacebuilding: Unpacking UNOCT’s Gender Mainstreaming Framework under the iDove Program
As a peace activist operating within high-risk, extremist environments, I have witnessed firsthand how radical groups manipulate identity to fuel violence. To counter this effectively, our local grassroots efforts must be backed by rigorous, global structural accountability. Recently, through the iDove Program, I had the privilege of attending an eye-opening interactive session led by the…
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From Discrimination to Dialogue: A Peace-Builder’s Journey in Pakistan
Ali Raza Khan, a dedicated peace-builder from Multan, Pakistan, has been working since 2015 to combat the sectarian violence and discrimination that has plagued his country for decades. Drawing from his personal experiences as a member of the Shia Muslim community, Ali has channeled his struggles into a powerful force for change, training thousands of…