Women In ConflictExploring the complexities of navigating conflict as "woman" Author: Jillian Foster
Women in settings of violent conflict are often thought of as passive victims. But in reality, women are very active. Theyre teachers, aid workers, peacebuilders, political activists and sometimes even combatants with militias and violent extremist organizations. Women and the roles they play mirror the complexities of conflict. Each episode dives into the purpose, motivation and background of a woman navigating life in conflict. Language: en-us Genres: News, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Hajer Shereif, Libya
Tuesday, 29 August, 2017
Hajer Shereif found her life changed forever after civil war swept Libya in February 2011. Amidst the unrest, and still a young woman herself, Hajer spent months as a volunteer at her local hospital. By 18 ,Hajer witnessed the end of Libya’s latest revolution and its transition to sectarian violence. In response, she started Together We Build It, an organization dedicated to empowering women as political actors and enhancing their role in Libya’s peacebuilding process.