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Latest article by @AmarAmarasingam of @ISDglobal and @leahwest_nsl on why revoking #Shamima #Begum citizenship is not the answer. huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/sh…
"Terror Attacks By Muslims Get 357 Percent More Media Coverage Than Other Terror Attacks". Some alarming statistics from a new report by @KearnsErinM @AllisonBetus from @TCVatGSU, and one we should take on board in our approach to extremist attacks. news.gsu.edu/2019/02/19/ter…
An uplifting story from Houston about how the city virtually ended a crippling homelessness problem among veterans. trib.al/hQbZNWl pic.twitter.com/1nFoTIFIxS
New report from @ISDglobal on #FarRight attempts to influence the Bavarian elections has been featured in article by @nytimes nytimes.com/aponline/2019/…
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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.