A young man leaves a message for peace, as a part of the global CHALK4PEACE art project, which was at UN headquarters during UNGA this week, for the observance of the International Day of Peace. [UN Photo]

Amplifying the Voices of Youth To Push Back Against Extremism

By: Michael Ortiz, Deputy Coordinator, Bureau of Counterterrorism and Countering Violent Extremism; Andy Rabens Special Adviser for Global Youth Issues, Bureau of Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs; Shaarik Zafar , Special Representative to Muslim Communities. AsPresident Obama attends his last United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) this week, we are honored to join him in New York to meet with ...
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By | 23 September, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, U.S. Policy | Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,

Combattre l'Extremisme violent

A New Strategy to Prevent and Counter Violent Extremism

The U.S. Department of State and USAID announced a joint strategy to counter violent extremism. This new strategy provides a roadmap for mobilizing America’s diplomatic and development tools to counter violent extremism. Violent extremists continue to recruit, radicalize, and mobilize people — especially young people — to engage in terrorist acts. Their actions not only ...
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By | 27 July, 2016 | Topics: Foreign Politics, News | Tags:

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