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Resisting the Lure of Violent Extremism

Resisting the Lure of Violent Extremism

Date: Wednesday, November 30, 2016 / Time: 4:00am - 5:00am 

As extremist groups around the world manipulate local grievances to recruit members and destabilize entire countries and regions, the response by governments and communities on the frontlines is more important than ever. Based on new research conducted in Kenya, the U.S. Institute of Peace hosted a Twitter roundtable (#CVEExchange) to explore how and why certain communities in Kenya were able to resist the pull of violent extremism.

Violent ExtremismEducation & TrainingYouth

Youth, Peace and Security: New Global Perspectives

Youth, Peace and Security: New Global Perspectives

Date: Tuesday, June 14, 2016 / Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm 

On June 14, the U.S. Institute of Peace and the Inter-agency Working Group on Youth and Peacebuilding held a discussion of the resolution with the U.N. Secretary-General’s first Envoy for Youth H.E. Ahmad Alhendawi of Jordan, as well as young leaders from countries affected by violent extremism and armed conflict, and other senior experts.

Education & TrainingGenderYouth

The Future of Peacekeeping in Africa: Lessons From Ghana

The Future of Peacekeeping in Africa: Lessons From Ghana

Date: Friday, March 11, 2016 / Time: 5:00am - 6:30am 

Peacekeeping missions today face some of the most complex environments in their history. In September 2015, President Obama reaffirmed U.S. support for United Nations peace operations and directed a range of actions to strengthen them for a new era. Ghana, with its long history of contributing to peacekeeping and with soldiers in 12 of 16 U.N. missions, provides lessons in effective training, policymaking and non-violent conflict resolution.

Education & Training

From Civil Resistance to Peaceful Resolution

From Civil Resistance to Peaceful Resolution

Date: Thursday, February 25, 2016 / Time: 6:00am - 7:30am 

Since the Arab revolutions of 2011, unarmed resistance has become a major force in global politics, from Tunis to Tahrir Square and on to Ferguson, Missouri. Nonviolent movements have historically outperformed their violent counterparts, but they don’t always succeed. On February 25 the U.S. Institute of Peace hosted a panel of experts in this field of study and an Emmy-award winning news producer examine the challenges of building and sustaining nonviolent movements, and discuss lessons for scholars, activists, policymakers and practitioners.

Conflict Analysis & PreventionEducation & TrainingNonviolent ActionMediation, Negotiation & Dialogue

Pakistan’s Education Crisis in Context

Pakistan’s Education Crisis in Context

Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2015 / Time: 6:30am - 8:00am 

At the same time, literacy rates and primary school enrollment are falling. On June 9, the U.S. Institute of Peace hosted a discussion of these trends and others that contribute to extremist narratives, and some potential approaches to address these critical factors.

Education & Training

Beyond Security: Why a U.S.-Tunisian Strategic Partnership Matters

Beyond Security: Why a U.S.-Tunisian Strategic Partnership Matters

Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2015 / Time: 10:30am - 11:30am 

The President of Tunisia, His Excellency Beji Caid Essebsi, gave remarks and took questions at the U.S. Institute of Peace on May 20, during his first visit to the United States since taking office in December. As Tunisia works to keep its largely peaceful transition on track, President Essebsi addressed the challenges Tunisia is confronting and the opportunities it offers.

Conflict Analysis & PreventionEnvironmentEducation & TrainingEconomics

“Refusing to be Enemies” at Israel’s Hand in Hand Schools

“Refusing to be Enemies” at Israel’s Hand in Hand Schools

Date: Thursday, December 18, 2014 / Time: 8:00am - 9:30am 

On December 18, USIP hosted members of the Hand in Hand school community to discuss their experiences in the wake of the recent attack on their school in Jerusalem. Panelists discussed the Hand in Hand model of coexistence within the broader field of peacebuilding, as well as the waves of diverse support and interest they’ve seen in the wake of the attack.

Conflict Analysis & PreventionEducation & TrainingReligionYouth