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‘Social Polarisations, the Future of Youth and Learning Environments’ Conference
Presented by the Research and Action on Social Polarisations team, in collaboration with the UNESCO Chair in Prevention of Radicalisation and Violent Extremism, the SHERPA
The UNESCO-PREV Chair Launches the PREV-IMPACT Project
The UNESCO-PREV Chair is leading PREV-IMPACT, a new research project to develop evaluation models for PVE programs adapted to the Canadian context. A worldwide rise in extremism
UNESCO-PREV Chair Annual Report 2018 Now Available
The UNESCO-PREV Chair Annual Reports provide a comprehensive overview of its organizational structure; statistics; actions, activities and impacts; financial partnerships and grants. The 2018 Annual
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Vivek Venkatesh, UNESCO co-chair in prevention of radicalization and Concordia professor, met the CJAD 800 team to discuss radicalization among Canadians. “Our team spoke to ten individuals, ten former extremists. […] It is important to treat this issue with empathy and humanism”, explains Mr. Venkatesh.
Why do people join extremist movements? Researchers at Concordia think they know part of the answer. In a study, researchers spoke to 10 people who joined radical movements. “The pathway to radicalization isn’t necessarily something that’s very distinct,” UNESCO co-chair in prevention of radicalization Vivek Vekatesh told CTV Montreal.
While the rise of extremism is an increasing cause for concern among Canadian authorities, researchers from Concordia University focus on the various ways to prevent and halt recruitment within cult groups.