Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellow Lily Gomes analyzes the situation of workers in Bangladesh’s ready-made garment sector, especially in the years following Rana Plaza, with a particular focus on women in the workforce.

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In her presentation, Farahnaz Ispahani will analyze how ISIS has managed to gain influence among Muslim women, assess the implications for women’s participation in all aspects of life, and offer recommendations for creating a counter-narrative to combat the appeal of religious extremism. Her presentation will be followed by comments from Nina Shea.

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In a panel discussion, experts on Zimbabwe identify the challenges that must be overcome in order to reverse Zimbabwe’s current trajectory as well as explore opportunities for local and international actors to encourage political reform and economic recovery.

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