Sec. 4. Authorization of assistance to women-led and women’s empowerment organizations
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The President is authorized to provide assistance to non-United States-based women-led and women’s empowerment organizations in foreign countries working on countering violent extremism and terrorism in such countries, including for the following purposes: Supporting capacity-building efforts of such organizations and of women preventing and countering violent extremism and terrorism, including in the use of conflict analysis tools and methodologies. Ensuring representation of women in working groups and initiatives discussing countering violent extremism and terrorism policies, strategies, and analyses, and seeking the input of such working groups and initiatives in the design of countering violent extremism and terrorism programs, including policies and programs led by the security sector.
Supporting projects that advance efforts to prevent or counter violent extremism and terrorism. Encouraging national, regional, and local platforms for information exchange between female activists from countries facing violent extremism or terrorism so they can share experiences and learn best practices.