Women Countering Violent Extremism in Pakistan

Countering Violent Extremism in Pakistan: Why Women Must Have A Role

Four Pakistani women discuss the successes to date and challenges of combatting extremist violence and terrorism.

Huma Chughtai, Gender and Police Reform Expert

Shaista Pervaiz, Member of the National Assembly, PakistanMuslim League-Nawaz

Mossarat Qadeem, Executive Director, PAIMAN Alumni Trust

Nuzhat Sadiq, Member of the Senate, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz

Mossarat Qadeem Enlists Mothers to Fight Terrorism in Pakistan

Her phone rang at 9 p.m. “Can you come tonight? He’s home.” The voice was anxious. “My son left those extremists he took up with, but maybe just for the night.”

Mossarat Qadeem, a peace activist in Pakistan, considered the dangerous four-hour drive through checkpoints and dark mountain roads into the northern region of the country. “I’ll be with you for breakfast,” she said. “Try to keep him home until morning.” Read more »

Pakistani Women Offer Innovative Solutions to Regional Instability

The Institute for Inclusive Security is hosting four influential Pakistani leaders in Washington, DC, this week to highlight the role of women in moderating violent extremism. The delegation includes two parliamentarians and two civil society leaders. This unique group unites women from different sectors of Pakistani society and diverse regions, including those most directly affected by conflict. Read more »

Case Study: Women Moderating Extremism in Pakistan

This working paper serves as a coalition-building case study for funders, peace practitioners, and organizations seeking to implement similar initiatives in conflict-affected environments. It provides an overview of the program’s design, its key phases, impact, and lessons learned. Read the full publication »