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This study, commissioned by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens' Rights and Constitutional Affairs at the request of the Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality, focuses on Islamist radicalisation and violent extremism in the EU and has two aims: 1) to explore and assess the question of women’s radicalisation and their involvement in violent extremism in the EU as well as to look into the mechanisms in place to prevent women and girls from radicalisation and propose further actions; and 2) to identify the potential of women in preventing radicalisation, in particular by looking into women’s current role in counter-radicalisation strategies and to explore potential gendered approaches and best practices to counter-radicalisation

This Handbook is one of a series of tools developed by UNODC to support Member States in the implementation of the rule of law and the development of criminal justice reform. It is designed to be used by prison managers and prison staff, in particular, but will also be relevant for other actors involved in the criminal justice system, such as policymakers, legislators and members of non-governmental organizations. It can be used in a variety of contexts, both as a reference document and as the basis for staff training. While some elements of the Handbook may not be achievable immediately in some jurisdictions, particularly in post conflict situations, the Handbook provides national authorities with guidelines for the development of policies and protocols that meet international standards and good practice. This Handbook constitutes the first technical guidance tool to addresses the manifestation of radicalization to violence and violent extremism in prison settings at the level of the United Nations. It provides practical guidance on: The management of violent extremist prisoners (prisoners who have embraced violent extremism) Preventing the progression to violent extremism in prisons (prisoners who may be vulnerable to radicalization to violence) Interventions aimed at disengaging violent extremist prisoners from violence and at facilitating their social reintegration upon release.

In late 2016, the International Republican Institute (IRI) conducted research in Beja, Tunisia, to understand the local drivers behind increased vulnerability to violent extremism in the community. Beja was selected because it has been a source of a significant number of foreign fighters. This report is based on focus group research and extensive interviews with residents of Beja, including family and friends of foreign fighters. The groups have been classified according to their levels of vulnerability or resilience to violent extremism.

In Syria there has been a rise in violent extremism since the Arab Uprisings of 2011. The rise in violent extremism shows a growing curve in sexual and gender based violence. Due to this violence, women in conflict situations like Syria are often portrayed and securitised within the victim narrative. This is causing women to be seen as helpless agents in need of protection. This thesis argues that we need to discard this victim narrative and instead look at women as active agents with a valuable contribution. In this thesis the importance of the role of women in preventing violent extremism in Syria is highlighted, as well as the implications they face when working as an activist in Syria. This thesis argues that not only female participation should be promoted, but also that there need to be greater attention towards the implications of women s participation.

The report’s six recommendations provide a roadmap to achieve a shift from ad-hoc inclusion of women to making women’s leadership a norm—focus on transformative implementation; place gender firmly at the centre of UN’s prevention agenda; invest in quality gender and conflict analysis; protect civil society and women’s human rights defenders; ensure robust funding; and exercise greater leadership and political will. UN Women continues to work around the world to engage women, including young women, as leaders in their communities to build peace and resilience. As the UN deliberates on the women, peace and security agenda, UN Women highlights the voices and experience of women building and sustaining peace, rebuilding their lives,communities and countries and mobilizing for justice and equality.