Stories

"Around the time we joined the Caliphate, we were at the lowest point in our lives..."

While this Syrian family have left conflict behind, as refugees, they still face some big challenges ahead.

"When the war broke out in Syria, I felt angry and wanted to do something about it..."

Violent conflict and extremism, and violence against women should be seen as part of a continuum, says Regional PVE Coordinator, Isabella Caravaggio.

As those who have watched past regional conflicts know, in crisis there is opportunity for those with violent plans, says UN Research Consultant, Jim Della-Giamoca.

By looking at how masculinity impacts behaviours, we may gain new insights and interventions for PVE that have previously been overlooked.

"I came to understand that I had swallowed radical preaching raw before I had learned how to critically consider whether certain things were right or wrong..."

The co-founder of the Syrian civilian media group Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently discusses his views on the importance of social media and virtual wars for ISIS’s recruitment strategy.

For Ahmad El-Muhammady who works with the Malaysian government to rehabilitate violent extremists, we need to try to understand the people behind terrorism.

Behind hateful motivations are complicated personal stories. Uncovering them can help us learn how to prevent violence and extremism.

Media matter for minorities
The youth dismantling stereotypes about ethnic and stateless communities in Thailand.