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Summary: Study on Radicalization Explores Roots of Extremism in Niger
Niger’s National Center for Strategic and Security Studies (Centre National d’Etudes Stratégiques et de Sécurité - CNESS) conducted a study on radicalization factors influencing young people in rural, urban, university, and penal environments.

La Violence Contre Les Femmes Dans Les Partis Politiques: Analyse de la Situation en Côte d’Ivoire
Le National Democratic Institute (NDI) a lancé cette étude dans le but d'identifier les manifestations et les pratiques de violence contre les femmes dans les partis politiques de Côte d'Ivoire et les actions clés qui pourraient être prises pour prévenir ou atténuer cette violence.

Guide for Activists for Increased Political Participation of Women in Cote d'Ivoire
As part of NDI’s work to increase meaningful and sustained participation of women in the political processes of Côte d’Ivoire, this guide for activists is a tool for the comprehension, instruction and facilitation of women’s political participation in Cote d’Ivoire. This publication provides detailed guidance to activists on discussion, instruction and advocacy regarding women’s political participation in Cote d’Ivoire.

Parliamentary Oversight of the Security Sector in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger: Guide for Defense and Security Commissions
A manual for members of parliament in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger who sit on the defense and security committee of their national assembly and who are responsible for allocating funds or approving proposed budgets related to the realms of defense and security.

#NotTheCost: Program Guidance for Stopping Violence Against Women in Politics
Historically, violence against women in politics (VAW-P) has been a largely hidden phenomenon, but it is a real and grave concern for all those dedicated to strengthening democracies around the world, and it cannot be allowed to continue. There is a need to raise awareness about this violence, create new norms and standards against it, construct processes to register and respond to complaints, provide services for women who are victims and punish the perpetrators of violence.