Lebanon’s Rescue Me: Psychosocial Support as Emergency Response
In the aftermath of the Beirut blasts, Rescue Me stepped in to address the pressing mental health needs of the affected population.
In the aftermath of the Beirut blasts, Rescue Me stepped in to address the pressing mental health needs of the affected population.
This report contributes a gendered analysis of approaches to the disengagement, rehabilitation and reintegration of women and girls associated with violent extremism. It highlights the gaps in current policies and practice, as well as the solutions that are emerging in part from the experiences and innovations of women-led civil society initiatives. The report concludes with practical recommendations for policymakers and programming guidance for practitioners.
Nancy Yammout speaks to ICAN about Rescue Me’s efforts to rehabilitate and reintegrate prisoners found guilty of terrorism —and how, over nine years, they’ve engaged with some 680 prisoners, and been pivotal in blocking their re-recruitment into terror groups.