Gazbiah Sans is a Counter-Terrorism and Preventing Violent Extremism expert, specializing in sexual/gender-based violence, specifically in fragile, conflict and violent contexts. She has over 15 years of experience, notably with USAID in Cameroon on the Boko Haram affected Lake Chad Basin Region and with the World Bank in Afghanistan. She serves as a Co-Chair of the Christchurch Call Advisory Network and is the Director of PVE Works.

Publications:

‘Shifting the Shame: How A Preventing Violent Extremism Approach Addresses the Invisibility of Gender’ International Affairs Forum, 12 December, 2024.
‘What does it mean to Mainstream Gender Inclusion in Preventing Violent Extremism and Counter Terrorism?’ Singapore Ministry of Home Affairs, Home Team Journal, Issue 14, August, 2024.
‘Gender Inclusion: What it means to Gender Mainstream in Preventing Violent Extremism and Counter Terrorism?’ International Affairs Forum, May, 15, 2024.