OUR LATEST NEWS
Find the latest news related to the activities led by the UNESCO Chair in Prevention of Violent Radicalization and Extremism and its network, including notable interventions of our experts in the media, in this section.
Our co-holders at the House of Commons
Marie-Eve Carignan and David Morin, co-holders, were in Ottawa last week to testify before two committees of the House of Commons of Canada, the first on anti-feminist ideology and the second on the effects of social media influencers and content on children and adolescents. To listen to their speeches before the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage on the effects of social media influencers and content on children and adolescents: https://parlvu.parl.gc.ca/…/PowerBrow…/20251208/-1/44098 To listen to Marie-Eve Carignan‘s speech to the Standing Committee on the Status of Women on anti-feminist ideology: https://parlvu.parl.gc.ca/…/PowerB…/20251203/-1/44112… To listen to David Morin’s speech to the Standing Committee on
Conference at the G10 of VIH in Paris
On December 5, Sylvain Delouvée will present a lecture on misinformation and conspiracy theories in health, inviting researchers, practitioners, and engaged audiences to discuss current issues at the G10 HIV conference. Click here to register.
Sylvain Delouvée receives the CNRS Medal for Scientific Mediation
Sylvain Delouvée, associate professor at the Chair, had the honor of receiving the scientific mediation medal on November 26 during the fourth edition of the award organized by the CNRS in partnership with France Universités. This distinction crowns his commitment to bringing research closer to society. For the official announcement, click here.
Conference at the Centre canadien d’études allemandes et européennes
Our scientific director, Mathieu Colin will be participating in this event of the CCÉAE – Centre canadien d’études allemandes et européennes on Thursday, December 4th! He will be part of the second panel, entitled “Comment combattre les fake news? L’éducation comme outil de résilience démocratique“. For more informations, click here.
Conference at the Centre d’information sur les croyances
Our scientific director Mathieu Colin will participate in the public conference “Youth and Radicalization: New Issues and Challenges,” which will be held as part of Module 3 of the “Divers-Cités 2025-26” training program entitled “The Religious Factor Among Young People: Abuses, Discourse, and Socio-Educational Intervention.” This event is organized by the Centre intercantonal d’information sur les croyance 📅Tuesday, November 11, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. 📍At the CIC (3, rue Jean-Jacques-de-Sellon, Geneva), online on Zoom, and live on the CIC Facebook page 💻To follow the conference on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86349289617 ➡️ To learn more about CIC public conferences: https://cic-info.ch/prestations/formation-2025-2026/
Rendez-vous Bénéfique 2025
Marie-Eve Carignan, co-holder, will be a speaker at the INAF’s BÉNÉFIQ 2025 conference! A must-attend event for anyone interested in innovation in the agri-food sector, ingredients and health foods, as well as consumer trends and behaviors. 📅 Our co-holder will be there on November 6 for a presentation on “Food Communication: What Solutions for Combating Misinformation?“ 👉 The event will be held at the Port of Quebec Cruise Terminal on November 5 and 6, 2025. For more information: https://event.fourwaves.com/fr/benefiq/pages