Violent extremism

Nigeria’s “Creative Youth Boot Camp: Art for Social Transformation” Project Receives UNAOC-BMW Group Intercultural Innovation Award

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Friday, November 19, 2021
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Creative Youth Boot Camp galvanizes young individuals from over 200 ethnic groups in Nigeria to co-create, using performing arts as a tool to confront social issues such as gender inequality, social exclusion, xenophobia, and violent extremism, plaguing the development of women, youth, and young people with disabilities.

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  • Creative Youth Boot Camp galvanizes young individuals from over 200 ethnic groups in Nigeria to co-create, using performing arts as a tool to confront social issues such as gender inequality, social exclusion, xenophobia, and violent extremism, plaguing the development of women, youth, and young people with disabilities.
  • Receiving the intercultural and Innovation Award is a validation of the revolutionary work that Street Project Foundation is doing in Nigeria.
  • The Intercultural Innovation Award supports grassroots initiatives that promote intercultural dialogue and understanding, thereby contributing to peace, cultural diversity, and more inclusive societies.
  • In addition to a financial grant, the Street Project Foundation will receive capacity-building and mentorship support from UNAOC, the BMW Group and Accenture to help strengthen its Creative Youth Boot Camp project and ensure its sustainable growth.

Global Video Analytics Market (2021 to 2026) - Use of Drone-Based Video Analytics Presents Opportunities

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Monday, November 8, 2021
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Based on the type, the market is segmented into two categories edge based and server based video analytics.

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  • Based on the type, the market is segmented into two categories edge based and server based video analytics.
  • The video analytics report provides insights into these regional markets in terms of market size, growth rates, future trends, market drivers, and COVID-19 impact.
  • North America is expected to hold the highest market share in the overall video analytics market during the forecast period.
  • Therefore, the global video analytics market is dominated by North America, which is the most advanced region with regard to technological adoption and infrastructure.

AJC Warmly Welcomes the Release of the First EU Strategy on Combating Antisemitism and Fostering Jewish Life

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021
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Among the Commission's key recommendations to member states are the adoption and use of the IHRA Working Definition of antisemitism--which also addresses Israel-related antisemitism—the development of a national action plan, and the appointment of a special coordinator. Brussels also urged member states to protect Jewish communities and provide funding for their security. As the Commission notes, security is a key concern for Europe's Jews and many communities must invest significant parts of their limited budgets in their own security measures. This is why the Commission will also contribute EU funding to the security of Jewish communities.

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  • BRUSSELS, Oct. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- American Jewish Committee (AJC) warmly welcomes the release of the first EU Strategy on Combating Antisemitism and Fostering Jewish Life, which seeks to place the EU in the lead in the global fight against Jew-hatred.
  • As the Commission notes, it is in fact 'the most common form of antisemitism encountered online by Jews in Europe today.'"
  • Fostering, in cooperation with the Member States and the research community, the creation of a European research hub on contemporary antisemitism and Jewish life and culture.
  • Considering new EU-funded projects in the EU's neighborhood and beyond to prevent and counter antisemitism and foster Jewish life.

World leader in preventing, recovering from war turns attention to the United States

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021
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Join the journey at commongroundusanow.org

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  • Join the journey at commongroundusanow.org
    "Our nation is more divided than at any time since the Civil War.
  • People are anxious that things will only get worse and some doubt whether we can ever come together.
  • Our new initiative Common Ground USA is designed to answer this urgent call," said Shamil Idriss, CEO of Search for Common Ground.
  • Common Ground USA is designed to build that trust, so that Americans can imagine and create, together a better future for us all."

Canadian Commission for UNESCO and UNESCO Chair on the Prevention of Radicalization and Violent Extremism Join Forces to Combat Social and Racial Profiling

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Tuesday, June 16, 2020
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This includes the various manifestations of racial and social profiling, a scourge that must be stopped.

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  • This includes the various manifestations of racial and social profiling, a scourge that must be stopped.
  • The Canadian Commission for UNESCO (CCUNESCO), the UNESCO Chair on the Prevention of Radicalization and Violent Extremism (UNESCO-PREV) and Project SOMEONE (Social Media Education Every Day) announce the launch of PROFILE , a toolkit to combat racial and social profiling.
  • The Canadian Commission for UNESCO has joined forces with Vivek Venkatesh , UNESCO co-Chair on the Prevention of Radicalization and Violent Extremism and Director of Project SOMEONE, to fill an important gap in combating racial and social profiling.
  • The objective is to better inform, raise awareness and build sensibilities in persons who may engage in profiling consciously or unconsciously.

Outreach Effort Launches in 21 Cities to Prevent Violent Extremism

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Monday, November 11, 2019
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Clarion Project will work with the local community to train leaders in identifying and addressing risk factors.

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  • Clarion Project will work with the local community to train leaders in identifying and addressing risk factors.
  • Clarion Project also provides schools a series of workshops that offer a positive counter-message for youth against the lure of extremist ideologies.
  • The effort named Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE) is modeled after the group's successful efforts in Austin, TX and Minneapolis, MN and features a training program for parents, teachers, local officials and law enforcement.
  • "Over the last 30 to 40 years, extremism patterns in the United States have shifted between ideologies.

Government of Canada Announces Initiatives to Address Violent Extremist and Terrorist Content Online

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Wednesday, June 26, 2019
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Today, the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, announced two new initiatives that will build on work already underway to address online extremist and terrorist content to help meet some of the Christchurch Call commitments.

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  • Today, the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, announced two new initiatives that will build on work already underway to address online extremist and terrorist content to help meet some of the Christchurch Call commitments.
  • Small technology companies are key partners in preventing the dissemination of violent extremist content, but often lack the capacity and financial resources to do so.
  • Canada will also empower young leaders to help shape the internet landscape by collaborating ona Youth Summit on Countering Violent Extremism Online.
  • "The impacts of terrorist and extremist content online are increasingly reaching the real world, bringing with them abhorrent violence and carnage.

Funding to Strengthen Understanding of Right-Wing Extremism in Canada

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Wednesday, March 6, 2019
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Better understanding extremism is key to preventing radicalization to violence before tragedies occur.

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  • Better understanding extremism is key to preventing radicalization to violence before tragedies occur.
  • To assist these efforts, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Karen McCrimmon, today announced funding for an updated, comprehensive overview of the right-wing extremism movement in Canada.
  • "With the support of the Community Resilience Fund, our project will garner crucial insights into the contemporary dynamics of right-wing extremism in Canada.
  • To examine the online dynamics of the right-wing extremism in Canada, the University of Ontario institute of Technology will collaborate with the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, a London, U.K.-based independent organization specializing in understanding and addressing violent extremism and polarization.

Government of Canada funds tailored approach to countering violent extremism in Eastern Ontario

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Monday, February 11, 2019
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OTTAWA, Feb. 11, 2019 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is constantly working to keep Canadian families and communities safe from violent extremism.

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  • OTTAWA, Feb. 11, 2019 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is constantly working to keep Canadian families and communities safe from violent extremism.
  • This contribution to Project ReSet was made under the Community Resilience Fund, which is a key tool for supporting partnerships and innovation in countering radicalization to violence in Canada.
  • This funding will support Project ReSet's tailored intervention approach by addressing hate motivated violence in all its forms and contributing to safer communities.
  • The Community Resilience Fund, led by the Canada Centre for Community Engagement and Prevention of Violence, provides financial assistance to organizations with activities focused on countering radicalization to violence.

Government of Canada provides funding for intervention programs to prevent violent extremism in BC

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Tuesday, November 13, 2018
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COQUITLAM, BC, Nov. 13, 2018 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is committed to protecting Canadians and reducing the threat of violent extremism in Canada.

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  • COQUITLAM, BC, Nov. 13, 2018 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is committed to protecting Canadians and reducing the threat of violent extremism in Canada.
  • Funding will also be used to create and support community hubs that connect at-risk individuals with local counselling, social services, or other tools.
  • "To build safer communities across our country, we must explore and invest in the tools that prevent violent acts before they occur.
  • Shift will run from 2018-2022.The project will apply best practices from existing intervention programs and initiatives across the country, and evaluate their effectiveness in reducing violent extremism.