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Women at the Forefront of Africa’s Peace Efforts

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As the U.N. calls for more participation of women globally in peace and security efforts, West African women are playing a more prominent role in the region’s military effort to stop extremism. U.S.-led training is helping to bring more women to the front lines to win hearts and minds in terrorist hot spots.

SOURCE: VOA

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