Women have always played a crucial part in Westafrica. In comparison with their African and European counterparts, they had emancipated themselves relatively early. In colonial times it was they who led the protests against colonial authorities. This paper is about the rise of the terrorist organization Boko Haram and women's role in this new conflict in post colonial Nigeria.
Contents
1. Introduction
2. Historical Background
2.1 Islamic Movements in Nigeria's History
2.1.1 Boko Haram
2.1.2 Boko Haram's Ideology
2.2 Feminist Movements in Nigeria's History
3. Women at crossroads
3.1 Counterterrorism
3.1.1 '#BringOurGirlsBack'
3.1.2 BAOBAB for Women's Human Rights
3.1.3 Women WithoutWalls Initiative
3.1.4 Women's involvement in Vigilante groups
3.2 Women involved in Boko Haram Activities
3.3 Consequence s
4. Conclusion
5. Bibliography
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