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.
Revue systématique des méthodes d’évaluation des programmes de prévention de l’extrémisme violent-Mise à jour et perspectives 2020-2022
A new update of the systematic review of programs to prevent violent extremism, carried out as part of the PREV-IMPACT project, now covers the years 2020, 2021 and 2022. It aims to identify studies published in English, French or Spanish, to assess the methodological quality of the programs, and to enrich the repertoire available online, while deepening the analysis of the evaluation models and indicators used. To consult this new publication (only available in french), click here..
ICARES colloquium in Montpellier
On November 28 and 29, Marie-Eve Carignan, co-holder of the UNESCO-PREV Chair, will present a conference at Université Paul-Valréy – Montpellier 3. Her presentation will focus on the use of socionumeric networks by public health authorities in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: an analysis of the situation in Canada, the United States, Belgium and the United Kingdom. For further information, click here.
“Les histoires qu’on se raconte” podcast
You can hear the UNESCO-PREV Chair’s co-holders, David Morin and Marie-Eve Carignan, in the brand-new season of the “Les histoires qu’on se raconte” podcast. In episodes 3 and 9 of this third season, our co-holders discuss peace, interpersonal relations and the increasingly contested legitimacy of institutions. 👉 Listen to the episodes now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music or on the Faculté des lettres et sciences humaines – Université de Sherbrooke website, right here.
“Satanisme et politique aux États-Unis” conference – Musée des cultures du monde
On November 9, Mathieu Colin, postdoctoral fellow at the UNESCO-PREV Chair, will take part in a conference at the Musée des cultures du monde in Nicolet. His presentation is entitled “Satanisme et politique aux États-Unis”. For tickets and further information: click here.
Symposium “Communication stratégique et mouvance géopolitique”
A symposium entitled “Communication stratégique et mouvance géopolitique : enjeux de sécurité et de désinformation dans un monde en bouleversement ” will be held on October 29, at the Université de Sherbrooke. Organized by Marie-Eve Carignan, co-holder of the UNESCO-PREV Chair, Emmanuel Choquette, associate professor at the UNESCO-PREV Chair, and Carol-Ann Rouillard, professor in the Department of Communication at the Université de Sherbrooke, this event aims to provide a forum for reflection and exchange on the issues surrounding strategic communication in contexts of security and democratic risk. David Morin and Emmanuel Choquette, respectively co-holder and associate professor, will take part in
Niaise pas avec les faits – Together Against Misinformation
On November 12, Marie-Eve Carignan, co-holder of the UNESCO-PREV Chair, will take part in a round table discussion entitled “Niaise pas avec les faits : la grande discussion”, organized by LaSciencedAbord as part of “Together Against Misinformation” week, which runs from November 12 to 17. Through education, awareness-raising and a host of shareable resources, the week aims to help the public navigate a complex and bewildering ocean of online information. For more infos, click here. To register, in person or online, click here.