India tops the list of religious extremism and violence against minorities
Hate crimes against Christians also exceeded 400 in the first 6 months of this year New Delhi: Today, the World Day of Solidarity with the Victims of Religious Violence is…
UN Counter-Terrorism Week: Preventing violent extremism
“Our religion is a true, honest religion that treats women with justice and fairness,” she said, leaning forward for emphasis. She knows of what she speaks. She is the daughter…
Power of sport to counter violent extremism amplified at UN
“Sport has the power to convey essential values of respect, inclusion, and solidarity,” said Mauro Miedico, deputy director and chief of the special projects and innovation branch at the UN…
‘We must be more vigilant than ever,’ Guterres says on first International Day to prevent violent extremism
The appeal came in his message to mark the first-ever International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and when Conducive to Terrorism, established in December by the UN…
Lack of jobs, the main driver of violent extremism in sub-Saharan Africa: UNDP
The report entitled, Journey to Extremism in Africa: Pathways to Recruitment and Disengagement, underscores the importance of economic factors as drivers of recruitment. Desperation factor Lack of income, the lack…