Youth and P/CVE
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Strengthening Locally Led Resilience to Violent Extremism in Mombasa
This research report examines the effectiveness of Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE) programmes in Mombasa County, Kenya, with a focus on …
Lessons on the Effectiveness of Multi-Stakeholder PCVE Efforts
This report examines multi-stakeholder PCVE efforts in Kilifi County, Kenya, based on 2024 fieldwork. It finds that VE is driven by socio-economic …
Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism in Kwale County: Vulnerabilities, Risks and S…
This research report delves into the multifaceted issue of violent extremism (VE) in Kwale County, Kenya. It underscores the county's vulnerability due …
Youth empowerment is key in the fight against violent extremism
This opinion piece argues that youth empowerment is central to Kenya's fight against violent extremism. Despite recognition in the National Strategy to …
Community, More than Conviction: Understanding Radicalisation Factors for Young People in…
The radicalisation of young people has been a noted challenge in security discourse. This study sought to better understand the radicalisation of …
A little less conversation, a little more action: Schools and the prevention of violent e…
Many liberal democratic countries have enacted policy programmes aimed at preventing support for violent extremism. In countries such as the United Kingdom, …
Foreign and Familiar: Recruitment Pathways of Young People Engaged with Extremism in Aust…
It has been well-established by leaders of the Australian national security community, such as the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation and the Australian …
Engaging Kwale County Youth in PCVE
This note draws from discussions and recommendations of a workshop held on 18 July 2024 reflecting on the impacts of research, policy, …
You're in or You're out:' Ethos of Change in the Lives of De-radicalized Youth in the Ken…
Notoriously placed, ghettos and slums are perceived as locations for violence, drug abuse, violent gang operations, and other vices. In Kenya, the …
Community-centered collaboration to prevent and counter violent extremism
This policy brief draws from discussions during the USAID Sauti National Conference held on 12th and 13th March 2024. It examines the …
Lessons Learned from Student-led Initiatives to Prevent Violent Extremism in Kenyan Unive…
Universities can be attractive to violent extremist organisations (VEOs) as sites of potential radicalisation and recruitment. Historically, violent extremist (VE) groups have …
Building peace from the ground up: nurturing harmony and resilience in communities
This UNDP article explores strategies for building peace from the ground up through local engagement, dialogue, and community-driven initiatives. It emphasizes that …