Resilience Leaders Capacity-Building Training to Prevent Violent Extremism in Anbar

As part of the project “Promoting Community Resilience to Prevent Violent in Anbar,” funded by German Cooperation, Baghdad Women Association implemented the activity “Resilience Leaders Capacity-Building Training” during the period from 9 to 16 December 2025, in Anbar Governorate – Ramadi City, over the course of six days. The training targeted 10 young women and men from active community members, who were selected in coordination with the Violent Extremism Committee in Anbar and a number of local activists. The training aimed to empower participants to play an effective role in strengthening social cohesion and preventing violent extremism. The training was characterized by a high level of interaction and participation, as trainees shared real-life examples from their communities, carried out practical applications and realistic role-playing exercises, and concluded the program by presenting feasible community initiatives aimed at reducing manifestations of extremism and strengthening the resilience of the local community.