WLP will present an interfaith dialogue addressing strategies for reform in light of fundamentalist influence on women’s political and economic participation at the AWID Forum in Istanbul, Turkey. Fundamentalist practices and interpretations of religious texts cut across various faith traditions around the globe, with women often prime targets for political, social, and economic
Jacqueline Pitanguy, founder of Cidadania, Estudo, Pesquisa, Informação e Ação (CEPIA), Women's Learning Partnership's partner in Brazil, speaks on types of leadership, what makes a good leader, and her life as a leader/activist.
Part of a series of interviews recorded in conjunction with WLP public event, 'Challenges of Change: Religion, Secularism and Rights'. Karima Bennoune speaks about the challenges posed by fundamentalism, discussing the culture and characteristics of fundamentalism and the use of women's sexuality and identity as key political issues.
A panel discussion from WLP's symposium, Leading to Change: Eliminating Violence Against Women in Muslim Societies. Panelists from Afghanistan, Nigeria, and Singapore discuss their experiences countering violence and extremism in their home countries.
