Tag: extremism
Education Poses an Existential Threat to Extremism
[ad_1] Lying in her hospital bed in Kabul, Afghanistan, having survived an extremist group’s bombing that killed more than 80 students at her school, a 17-year-old named Arifa was as determined as she was frightened. “I will continue my education, even if I’m afraid,” Arifa, who hopes to become a doctor, vowed to Richard Engel…
US joins global push against violent extremism online
[ad_1] PARIS (AP) — Tech giants and governments around the world — including the U.S. for the first time — are gathering virtually Friday and Saturday to find better ways to stop extremist violence from spreading online while also respecting freedom of expression. It’s part of a global effort started by New Zealand Prime Minister…
Lessons Learned from Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism in the Western Balkans
[ad_1] The Western Balkans provides useful lessons for improving ‘whole of society’ approaches for addressing extremist violence, including how governments and civil society organisations in the region as well as international partners can bolster them.
Jagmeet Singh says link exists between anti-maskers and far-right extremism
[ad_1] NDP leader Jagmeet Singh listens to a question as he speaks with reporters on Parliament Hill, Wednesday, May 5, 2021 in Ottawa. Singh says he believes there’s a connection between anti-mask and anti-lockdown protests and far-right extremism. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld Jagmeet Singh says link exists between anti-maskers and…