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| Pluralistic Identities Reduce Violence against Women |
| Sadia Bokhari* |
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| The palpable reduction of terrorist incidents has led Pakistan to a relatively peaceful existence in 2018. In this ‘new found peace’, it is imperative that concrete efforts are made to effectively eradicate radicalisation. Since women, particularly women belonging to religious minorities, are suffering untold miseries as a consequence of marginalisation due to the prevalent intolerant environment. The need to engage with youth cannot be overemphasised since the unconscious acceptance of violent behaviour from exposure to violent extremism is demonstrably greater in their strata. Therefore, policy formulation to safeguard minority rights from discriminatory laws is essential to minimise suffering, especially of young women, from violent extremism.
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Ms Sadia Bokhari is working at the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), Islamabad, Pakistan. She is a strategic communication expert, broadcaster, and human rights activist.
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