Say NO to Radicalization
In the wake of increased and continuous terrorist activities especially in the Horn of Africa, the world is awake and more interested in promoting tolerance as a way to combat terrorism. The idea is that if people of different religions and political beliefs can learn to respect and tolerate one […]
The media are attracted by extreme terrorist acts not only because it is their duty to report on any major event but also because the dramatic and spectacular aspect of terrorism fascinates the general public. Today’s terrorists exploit this and act in a way that will attract maximum attention around […]
The terms “terrorism” and “violent extremism” are often used interchangeably, which is often a controversial topic. However, there are a few key points to consider when thinking about this issue. First, it is important to understand the different definitions of “terrorism” and “violent extremism.” Universally, there does not exist an […]
Covering violent extremism in the media is not business as usual. Terrorism, seeks to spread panic and terror as an act of violence and also an act of communication. In covering issues related to P/CVE, the media can play both a positive and a negative role. The way P/CVE related […]
Reintegration refers to the process of re-incorporation of returnees back into society drawing on the basis of social community ties and positive participation in society. Reintegration programs are important in preventing the re-offending of returnees, reducing the threats of youth radicalization and building community resilience against violent extremism. The reintegration […]
In relation to Violent extremism, and terrorism, radicalization is a dynamic process whereby an individual comes to accept terrorist violence as a possible, perhaps even legitimate, course of action. This may eventually, but not necessarily, lead this person to advocate, act in support of, or to engage in terrorism.(OSCE Secretariat,2014). […]
There is a psychological need to want to belong to groups. The functions of these groups may vary from group to group as different groups are able to influence their members differently. In the age of social media, social interactions have moved from traditional one-on-one interactions to interactions on online […]
Drivers to violent extremism refer to all the push and pull factors that can cause an individual to join an extremist group. Push factors are structured within a society while pull factors are individual motivations and processes. Some of these factors are discussed below; Lack of social economic opportunities such […]
Mental health describes either a level of cognitive or emotional well-being or an absence of a mental disorder. The World Health Organization defines mental health as a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work […]
There is no one intervention mechanism to the question of countering violent extremism and terrorism as it depends on the specific dynamics that need to be addressed in relation to the cause agents and enabling factors. However, one way of countering and preventing terrorism is by addressing beliefs that justify […]