Anti-Radicalization Goes 2.0

Violent extremism is not associated with any particular religion, nationality, civilization or ethnic group. Quite the contrary, due to its global dimension, the phenomenon of radicalization leading to violence poses threats to the security and fundamental rights of the citizens of all our societies. These trends must be seen in light of the increasingly blended offline and online lives, especially of youth, which increases the need to address the ICT-related dimensions of youth radicalization and hate speech leading to violence. This complex challenge requires innovative, lasting and global solutions, underpinned by a strong commitment to cooperation and coordination between all relevant stakeholders at a national and international level.

Having all this in mind, the aim of the project is to raise the capacities of youth organizations to tackle issues of radicalization and hate speech among youth in their community through developing and carrying out innovative online based youth work methods.

The objectives are:

• Reinforced cooperation among different organizations across Europe;
• Broader knowledge of practices, policies and systems related to countering radicalization and hate speech among youth across Europe;
• Acquisition of new skills and knowledge regarding NFE activity development;
• Broader knowledge of practices and new methods and possibilities of integrating them into partners’ activities;
• Development of new ICT based youth work methods;
• Development of more effective activities for the benefit of local communities with special emphasis on youth;
• Broader knowledge of new youth work methods and practices to actively involve young people and to address issues of radicalization and hate speech;
• Raised awareness of the importance of non-formal education and youth work in youth development;
• Developed capacities for creativity and innovation in future work;
• Raised awareness of the importance of quality and recognition of non-formal education and youth work.