Section outline
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Inclusivity is the process of improving the terms of participation, representation and decision-making in society, particularly for people who are disadvantaged, through enhancing opportunities, access to resources, voice and respect for rights. Inclusivity is a central concern in all stages of conflict resolution and is crucial for the sustainability of the outcome. This means paying special attention to the inclusion of women, youth and marginalized groups, while recognizing the intersectionality of exclusion dynamics, such as gender or age-based discrimination or discrimination based on socio-economic status, sex, ethnicity, ability and religion.
Being inclusive within preventing or countering violent extremism means utilizing a ‘whole-of-society’ approach, which envisions a role and understands the aspirations, interests and needs for all individuals and groups in society. This includes civil society actors, and other non-governmental actors, (including faith actors and institutions), as well as policymakers.
This approach follows the assumption that including a broader range of actors, as well as taking into account local traditions, identities, realities, and cultures, will lead to more effective and sustainable efforts in preventing and countering violent extremism.
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