; and commits to supporting programs that engage women as key stakeholders in preventing and countering violent extremism in their communities . Women are on the front lines of observing and countering extremist violence, including as police officers engaging with local communities to prevent violent extremism, imams and other religious leaders preaching religious tolerance, and as those countering efforts to radicalize their husbands, children, and communities. (10) The Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017 ( Public Law 115–68 ) established that Women in conflict-affected regions have achieved significant success in moderating violent extremism [and] countering terrorism. . (11) The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 ( Public Law 115–31 ) required the creation of a comprehensive, inter-agency United States Government strategy to support women and girls at risk from extremism and conflict. Congress has also allocated $45,000,000 to support women and girls at risk from extremism and conflict. 3. Statement of policy It shall be the policy of the United States to recognize women’s varied roles in all aspects of violent extremism and terrorism, including as victims, perpetrators, and preventers, and to promote the meaningful participation of women as full partners in all efforts to prevent and counter violent extremism and terrorism. 4. Authorization of assistance to women-led and women’s empowerment organizations The President is authorized to provide assistance to non-United States-based women-led and women’s empowerment organizations in foreign countries working on countering violent extremism and terrorism in such countries, including for the following purposes: (1) Supporting capacity-building efforts of such organizations and of women preventing and countering violent extremism and terrorism, including in the use of conflict analysis tools and methodologies. (2) Ensuring representation of women in working groups and initiatives discussing countering violent extremism and terrorism policies, strategies, and