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Published purpose

This phase II project aims to build on the Supporting Women’s Civil Society Organization’s in the prevention of violent extremism program (April 2023 to March 2025) that successfully empowered 30 women-led civil society organizations (CSOs) in the Israr Coalition. It seeks to engage in prevention of violent extremism (PVE) efforts by deepening their capacity to understand and respond to the complex risks and impacts of radicalization to violent extremism. Phase II aims to increase its reach from 30 to 46 women-led CSOs and address additional challenges faced by the Israr Coalition in responding to the risks and needs of women and girls vulnerable to or impacted by involvement in violent extremism. Project activities include: (1) supporting the Israr Coalition in refining and expanding training on gender equality and the prevention of violent extremism to all its members; (2) equipping Coalition members to address the challenges and risks associated with delivering training on gender equality and the prevention of violent extremism in community settings; and (3) facilitating avenues for cooperation on preventing violent extremism between the government and women-led CSOs, with an emphasis on building trust and taking gradual steps that take into account the sensitive nature of such efforts in the Moroccan context.