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Born in southern Lebanon with a physical disability, Maya, 39, was determined from an early age not to let her disability define her.

For Ban Abdulbasit Saleh, a young woman from Abu Ghraib, resilience has been a lifelong journey.

The European Union, together with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), organized the first in-person workshop for women officers working at airports across West and Central Africa in May 2026.

In Abu Ghraib, Iraq, where young people often face limited opportunities and exposure to instability, building resilience is essential to preventing radicalisation. 

EU-backed workshop proves that diverse leadership, regardless of gender, is key to effective emergency response.

Musa, Zahra and Hasan experienced serious violence within these groups, but also a second layer of harm: the stigma that followed them.

Francisca Ziniel helps train officers to combat maritime trafficking and inspire more women to join the field.

Helen Agboola Omajumoke is part of an increasing number of women law enforcement specialists who are redefining the field in the 21st century.

In Central Asia, the widespread influence of Russian media and limited access to varied information sources pose significant challenges. This environment is fertile ground for the spread of propaganda, exacerbated by the high usage of the internet and social media.