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NEW! #StrongCities Online #Training Module: Local Risk Assessment. This module aims to support local policymakers and practitioners in carrying out local risk assessments to prevent violent #extremism and foster stronger, more #resilient communities. buff.ly/2AZFWq9 pic.twitter.com/kkVJPv38dn
NEW! #StrongCities Online #Training Module: #Polarisation This training module aims to inform practitioners about polarisation and its wider implications in the sphere of violent #extremism. Click here to start: buff.ly/2B2dxj2 pic.twitter.com/a4ZupKDL2t
We are pleased to announce the launch of #StrongCities online training modules! These provide basic courses and training on P/CVE subjects such as education, polarisation, and local risk assessment. See the full range here strongcitiesnetwork.org/en/tr… pic.twitter.com/UGGoMw7Pja
"SCN is especially promising because instead of merely sharing best practices at global summits, SCN showcases them among its 120-member cities". #StrongCities featured in the latest @GlobPeaceIndex Terrorism Report p70 buff.ly/2AV61q3 pic.twitter.com/T0vxWSsstz
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ConnectFacilitate systematic sharing of knowledge, expertise and lessons learned on building social cohesion and community resilience to prevent violent extremism across cities on an international basis, through both regional workshops and international conferences.
Raise awareness of existing policy, programming, and practice through a dynamic and searchable ‘Online Information Hub’, providing an extensive library of existing local approaches and responses to prevent violent extremism.
Directly support cities to develop strategic frameworks and capabilities to build resilience that safeguard the rights of their local communities, including through capacity building seminars and interactive training modules on themes of mutual interest.
Directly seed the development of new and innovative projects through ‘Local Innovation Grants’, providing support for cities on innovative project development and support for the transfer of promising projects that could be adapted across different locations.
Directly support cities to develop strategic frameworks and capabilities to build resilience that safeguard the rights of their local communities, including through capacity building seminars and interactive training modules on themes of mutual interest.
Provide a global platform to enable cities to jointly voice their needs and those of their communities, to inform national and international decision-making on preventing the spread and growth of violent extremism.