Take action
Through civil society associations, young people can:
Lead development pro-
grammes that address
grievances by delivering
services to communities.
Engage with and create partnerships with local and national governments, the international community,
and the private sector.
Engage with policymakers, and pressure them to address violent extremism holistically.
Participate in conflict mediation and peace advocacy.
Highlight the rights and needs of disenfranchised groups.
Counter extremist ideas using mainstream media, social media and digital platforms.
Promote cultural events that celebrate pluralism, tolerance, and inter-faith values.
Give a voice to victims and survivors of extremist violence.
Obtain training on sensitivity and operational security to mitigate the risks of working in CVE.
Hold law enforcement and official authorities accountable, including for their human rights conduct and their policies on violent extremism.
Research violent extremism and develop new approaches to assist organisations working in the field.