Abstract
Globally, terrorism has constituted a threat to human rights in different dimensions. Mali is no exception, and women have become more vulnerable to this threat. Drawing from desktop research and feminist security theory as its explanatory framework, this article argues that terrorism in Mali exacerbates women's vulnerabilities, limiting their access to fundamental rights and services. Under siege of terrorism, women are reportedly subjected to sexual assault, enslaved and used as instruments of suicide bombing and weapons of war. Equally, terrorism has affected fundamental comforts of life such as access to good health care, education, and employment opportunities, thus subjecting women to the violent extremist Islamic ideologies perpetuated by the terrorist groups. From the unfolding, the article concludes that failure in combating terrorism risks sustained infringement on women’s rights. It recommends gender-based counter-terrorism strategies in addition to enhancing ongoing government efforts to combat terrorism in the country.