Anywere in the world, every person has the right to hold and express their own beliefs.
Individuals have the freedom to:
Pursue new information and ideas,
Establish and participate in organisations, and
Engage in peaceful protest.
Violent extremism is characterized by:
An individual or group willing to employ violence, or
Advocating for others to use violence, to achieve political, ideological, or religious objectives.
Violent extremism is unacceptable in any context.
Efforts to counter violent extremism focus on preventing violence before it transpires. Addressing violent extremism is a long-term endeavor, necessitating collaborative efforts from governments, law enforcement agencies, community organizations, academic institutions, and individuals.
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Terrorism refers to an act or threat of violence aimed at coercing the public or a government through intimidation to further a political, religious, or ideological objective.
Engaging in or supporting terrorism, whether domestically, nationally, or internationally, is unlawful. For additional details, refer to the National Security Website.
Community leaders and groups are integral in the prevention of individuals' involvement in violent extremism. Below are several measures that community groups and organizations can implement:
encourage social integration and engagement by organizing local community services and events
recognize and assist individuals at risk through referral and counseling initiatives
offer supportive programs for youth aimed at enhancing their resistance to negative influences, such as mentorship, training, and educational initiatives.
promote constructive and positive engagement in Nation's political processes
provide assistance to individuals impacted by violence.
To find out how your community group or organisation can help, see Identify and Act.
Professionals in disciplines such as health, social work, and education are strategically positioned to detect indicators of radicalization. They can further aid affected individuals by mitigating factors that potentially exacerbate their susceptibility to extremism, or alternatively, escalate concerns to appropriate authorities.
If you are a professional looking for advice and support, see Identify and Act.