Over the past two years, GCERF grantees in Bangladesh have tested various approaches to preventing violent extremism (PVE), and found that the following worked well: building cultural identity and promoting positive alternative narratives to strengthen social cohesion; introducing debate competitions in public and religious schools to enhance critical thinking; and…
Nearly 20 years have elapsed since the terrorist attacks of September 11. While U.S. counterterrorism policy has succeeded during that time in preventing attacks on the homeland, the threat posed by violent extremism has grown and evolved such that quashing it requires an entirely new approach. The willingness of global…
Central Asia is a region of concern for violent extremist activity. The region is vulnerable to threats from individuals and groups seeking to destabilize it through the radicalization and recruitment of individuals to join terrorist causes, to carry out terrorist acts, and/or to travel to foreign jurisdictions to commit terrorist…
In 2018, terrorism continued to constitute a major threat to security in EU Member States. Horrific attacks perpetrated by jihadists like those in Trèbes, Paris, Liège and Strasbourg killed a total of thirteen people and injured many more. In addition, one terrorist attack by a right-wing extremist in Italy and…
Communities play a central role in the prevention of extremism and radicalisation and their engagement and empowerment needs to be reinforced and supported as a matter of priority and in a sustainable manner. Their engagement can be direct or complementary to the efforts of governments and public authorities. Communities can…
This approach involves raising awareness among first-line practitioners working with vulnerable individuals or groups at risk of radicalisation in order to ensure that they are well equipped to detect and to respond to signs of potential or imminent radicalisation. Training for first-line practitioners should empower the professional to act when…
This report summarizes the AML/CFT measures in place in Jordan as at the date of the on-site visit from 8 to 23 July 2018. It analyses the level of compliance with the FATF 40 Recommendations and the level of effectiveness of Jordan’s AML/CFT system and provides recommendations on how the…
The document analyses Jordan’s compliance in implementing measures to combat terrorist financing.
Pakistan Center of Excellence (PACE) is a Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) initiative brought forth by Center for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) with the aim of provoking critical thinking through discourse focused on core fundamental values, namely, socio-political diversity, acceptance of diversity, rule of law and equal citizenry and the…
Transformative Peace is a mission based consultancy focused on conflict resolution, preventing violent extremism of all forms, and building inclusive peace processes. Our work is grounded in the belief that peace is fundamental right, and that all members of society are entitled to a role in peacemaking efforts. We partner…
An infographic from the OSCE Mission in Kosovo on best-practices for reporting on violent extremism.
The Serendi Rehabilitation centre in Mogadishu offers support to ‘low-risk’ former members of Al-Shabaab to prepare them for reintegration into the community, as part of the wider strategy of the Federal Government of Somalia and its international partners to counter the organisation. While certain challenges remain, between 2015 and 2018…
