International Conference on Youth, Peace, and Violent Extremism

Project ID : IYC/SL/2018/03

Project Description

The goal of the event was to create a discussion platform about the role of youth and their activities in preventing violent extremism, with an emphasis on rights, peace, and pluralism.

Duration

Start date : 30.07.2018     

Completion : 03.08.2018

Location(s)

Melaka, Malaysia

IYC Focal Area(s)

Protecting the Environment  

Creating Sustainable Societies

Leadership of the Project

IYC Headquarters

Strategic Partnerships

Malaysian Ministry of Youth and Sports and several other organizations

SDG Number

16

Strategic Goals:

To encourage young people to share their experiences and ideas about successful approaches to combating the roots of violent extremism.
To identify the "push and pull variables" that affect violent extremism.
To explore and discuss the role of youth in preventing the conditions that contribute to violent extremism and promoting the long-term viability of peaceful nations.

Fast Facts:

Challenges

Addressed the socioeconomic and political factors that contribute to radicalization.

Solutions

Providing a platform for young people to express themselves and contribute to issues affecting them and society as a whole.
Inclusion of a gender perspective in PCVE strategy execution.
Increased social fairness and inclusion, with equal access to education and work opportunities.

Benefits and Impact 

Active engagement of young people is critical to preventing violent extremism and achieving the SDGs, particularly Goal 16, and this conference demonstrated how to perform it effectively.