Improving Education is Key to Countering Polarisation and Violence in Nigeria
Recently, the Strong Cities Network (SCN) conducted a series of virtual city consultations in the four north-western Nigerian states of…
Category: SCN Programmes
Events organised and run by the Strong Cities Network
Strong Cities Network South-East Asia Innovation Grants
Deadline: May 7, 2021 Preferred Start Date: July 1, 2021 Location: Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines Contract Type: Grant Remuneration: $10,000…
Kenyan Stakeholders Call for Implementation of Local Action Plans to Stem Youth Radicalisation and Extremism
Radicalisation to violent extremism has long been among the major peace and security concerns in East Africa. Al-Shabaab alone has…
How Cities Can Take the Leap from Policy to Action
Polarisation and extremism have historically been critical security threats to communities in the Balkans. North Macedonia is no exception. SCN…
Breaking Down Barriers: City Exchanges as Tools for Building Collaboration
One of the most significant challenges in preventing and countering violent extremism (P/CVE) is the sharing of information, resources, expertise…
Young Cities: How Youth Can Be Positive Agents of Change
Continuing on from our previous article on the importance of engaging and involving youth in municipal decision-making, as well as…