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
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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.
“Words in Context” a database for analyzing online discourse
The “Words in context” database is now available. This database is aimed at critically analyzing online discourses. It will be used to contribute to decision-making and policy formulation by researchers and public policy-makers.
Lecture about conspiracy theories: Understanding to protect the social connection
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Cécile Rousseau associate member of the Chair will give a lecture on the social tensions generated by conspiracy theories. Professor David Morin, co-holder of the Chair, will also comment the lecture.
New chapter on Radicalization Leading to Violence as a Global Health Issue featuring our partners
A new book chapter about radicalization leading to violence as a public health issue has recently been published. The chapter was co-written by Cécile Rousseau, associate member of the Chair.
Presentation of the work of the Chair on misinformation, conspiracy movement and violent extremism
The experts of the UNESCO-PREV Chair will coordinate several projects on misinformation, conspiracy movement and violent extremism.
Launch of the Étude internationale sur les dispositifs de prévention de la radicalisation et de l’extrémisme violents dans l’espace francophone
The Chair is pleased to unveil its participation in the Étude internationale sur les dispositifs de prévention de la radicalisation et de l’extrémisme violents dans l’espace francophone.
Our experts give their analysis on the storming of the Capitol
In response to the storming of the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on January 6, the Chair’s experts gave various interviews on media platforms to analyze the situation.