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Meet @__Keyti, one of the pioneers among the first generation of rap artists in #Senegal. His hardcore #HipHop group, Rap’Adio was the first of its kind to discuss real political & social issues accessible to #youth. Read #YoungCities interview with Keyti buff.ly/2Twlq9v
Different kinds of returned foreign fighters should be treated differently. "Our approach to returnees, while cautious, should also hold out the possibility of #reform and #reintegration" writes @AmarAmarasingam for @VICE twitter.com/AmarAmarasinga…
#YoungCities supported grassroots #youth initiatives in cooperation with @Strong_Cities member @kwalegovernment. Read the article about how effective #community projects can be created to promote social cohesion buff.ly/2KBiLZa
Killings fuelled by white supremacy to be classified as domestic terrorism in @nycgov proposed @NYGovCuomo "We forcefully call out hate speech & take courageous, meaningful & lasting steps to keep weapons out of the hands of people who shouldn't have them" nyti.ms/2ZaVB3K
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What we do
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.