In partnership with the University of Bucharest’s Faculty of Law, the European Society of Criminology will host its 20th EUROCRIM annual conference on September 10th and 11th, 2020. Pablo Madriaza, from the UNESCO-PREV Chair, will participate in the event as a panelist.
UNESCO-PREV Chair to Take Part in the Summer School of the Institut du Nouveau Monde
Location: Online
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Marie-Ève Carignan, Head of Media Division of the UNESCO-PREV Chair, will take part in the event on August 4th, 2020 during a virtual workshop titled “Revisiting democratic spaces and citizen participation in times of pandemic” and organized by Élections Québec.
Our Co-Chairholder Vivek Venkatesh in A Conference on Systemic Racism This Month
Location: Online
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To contribute to the discussion on systemic racism, the Association for Canadian Studies, Metropolis Canada and the Canadian Commission for UNESCO are organizing a free online conference titled “Understanding Systemic Racism in Canada: Concept and Data”. Bringing together experts to assess anti-racism policies and practices, present new data on Canadians’ perceptions of systemic racism, and share the perspectives of Indigenous and racialized communities in Canada, the web event will take place on June 23rd, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Gender and Violent Extremism Today
Location: Online
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Examining contemporary cases and international responses, this live briefing will bring together leading academic and policy experts to analyze gendered dynamics of violent extremism, and discuss what a gender lens means for how we respond to violent extremism today. On Thursday, the 4th of June 2020, from 16:00 to 17:30 (CET/GMT+1), the International Centre for Counter-Terrorism – The Hague will host an online live briefing, followed by a Q&A session, on gender and violent extremism.
“(Re) Imagining the Prevention of Radicalisation and Violent Extremism” Summer Institute Course
Location: Concordia University (1250, Guy Street), Montréal, QC, Canada
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The UNESCO-PREV Chair presents its Summer Institute course titled “(Re) Imagining the Prevention of Radicalisation and Violent Extremism”, offered through distance-learning classes from May 4th to June 8th, and from June 16th to 18th, 2020.
Diversity and Inclusion: Diversity Representativeness For the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Location: Le Gesù (room Custeau), Montréal, QC, Canada
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As part of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the Ministry of Canadian Heritage, Québec region, will host an event titled “Diversity and Inclusion: Diversity Representativeness For the Elimination of Racial Discrimination” on March 17th, 2020, in Montréal, Canada.
M. Vivek Venkatesh, Co-Holder of the UNESCO Chair in prevention of radicalisation and violent extremism and Professor at Concordia University, will represent the Chair and its Project SOMEONE at the event.
“Prevention of Radicalisation and Violent Extremism in Québec: Overview and Perspectives” Two-Day Conference
Location: Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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Alongside their collaborators, the UNESCO Chair in Prevention of Radicalisation and Violent Extremism (UNESCO-PREV Chair) and the Research and Action on Social Polarisations (RAPS) team co-organize a two-day conference on the outcomes and perspective from initiatives and practices in the field of prevention of radicalisation and violent extremism in Québec.
‘Social Polarisations, the Future of Youth and Learning Environments’ Conference
Location: New Residence Hall - McGill University, 3625 Parc avenue, Montreal, Quebec H2X 3P8
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Please note that, due to the COVID-19 crisis, the event has been cancelled. Presented by the Research and Action on Social Polarisations team, in collaboration
Euro-Mediterranean Seminar for the Engagement of Youth and Women Against Extreme Violence and Radicalization
Location: Rabat, Morocco
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The UNESCO Chair in the Prevention of Violent Radicalization and Extremism is collaborating with Network Practicies H2020, l’Université Toulouse II Jean Jaurès, l’Association des militants des savoirs and
Arab World Heritage Young Professionals Forum: “Empowering youth to build peace through the protection and preservation of heritage”
Location: Tunis, Tunisia
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https://en.unesco.org/events/arab-world-heritage-young-professionals-forum