VIDEO: Bushra Hyder on Women Moderating Extremism in Pakistan

Source:

Institute for Inclusive Security

Duration:

Sunday, August 10, 2014 - 20:00

Countries:

Asia

Western Asia

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes:

Participation

Initiative Type:

Multi-Media

Living in Pakistan's most remote and volatile region along the border of Afghanistan—Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK)—Bushra Hyder has experienced first-hand the effects of increasing extremist violence in her homeland. In the midst of this, she has led initiatives to help victims recover from trauma, promote moderation of radical ideologies, and teach values of peace to the next generation.

In this video, Bushra discusses how women in Pakistan are helping to counter violent extremism:

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