Specialists of the UNESCO-PREV Chair recorded a podcast for the launch of their newest book “Le nouvel âge des extrêmes ? Les démocraties occidentales, la radicalisation et l’extrémisme violent”.
Publication of the Chair’s 2020 Annual Report
The UNESCO-PREV Chair’s Annual Report is now available! Do not miss this comprehensive summary of our activities on the prevention of radicalisation and violent extremism.
Launch of the book “Le nouvel âge des extrêmes ? Les démocraties occidentales, la radicalisation et l’extrémisme violent”
This book offers some keys to analysis and understanding of the phenomenon of extremism violent in the West based on different assumptions, approaches and viewpoints.
Professor Ghayda Hassan on the program “L’avenir nous appartient”
The work of the CIUSSS team for the prevention of discrimination and violent radicalization, of which Ghayda Hassan and Cécile Rousseau are members is highlighted in the Télé-Québec show “L’avenir nous appartient”.
Job opening at the UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP)
Our partner UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development is looking for a International Consultant that will work on PVE and educationnal projects.
Professor David Morin with former hostage Édith Blais at Tout le monde en Parle
This Sunday February 14th, the co-holder of the Chair David Morin was at Tout le monde en parle accompanying Édith Blais, hostage in the Sahara for 450 days and author of the book “Le sablier”
New Funding to Expand Landscape of Hope Initiative
Concordia University’s Landscape of Hope initiative has received substantial funding from the Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ), Canadian Heritage and the Michaëlle Jean Foundation.
New article about COVID-related discrimination
Discrimination related to COVID is a disturbing reality. In this context, a new article presents correlations between socio-cultural characteristics and the experience of discrimination.
Virtual workshop “Assessing our practices in the prevention of violent extremism: how to do it?”
Location: Online
Start Date:
A virtual workshop to reflect on existing evaluation models for the prevention of violent extremism will take place on Thursday, February 25. Scientific Coordinator Pablo Madriaza will be the facilitator.
Project SOMEONE Seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow
Project SOMEONE is looking for the ideal candidate for a prestigious two-year Horizon Postdoctoral Fellowship valued at over $50,000 per year.