In February 2015, the Obama Administration convened its first-ever global summit on Countering Violent Extremism, but the inclusion of women peacebuilders fell far short. Peacebuilding efforts that include groups beyond the military and government are 64% less likely to fail.
This September, the summit will reconvene and set the path forward to countering violent extremism around the world.
Sign the petition to ask the Obama Administration: #DoWomensVoicesMatter? Bring the voice of experience to September's summit.
"They knew that women were very effective and very strong in this revolution, but they think that now, [leading] is for the man.” — Salwa Bugaighis, assassinated by masked militia members for leading rebuilding efforts in Libya.
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