A Whole of Society Approach: Religious Actors as Driver of Change and Preventing Violent Extremism

A Whole of Society Approach: Religious Actors as Driver of Change and Preventing Violent Extremism will highlight the importance of the Plan of Action on the Role of Religious Leaders and Actors to Preventing Incitement to Violence that could lead to Atrocity Crimes as an essential tool for conflict prevention, countering violent extremism, and atrocity crimes while ensuring protection of human rights. This event will showcase good practices and lessons learned, including building effective partnership between UN Member States and Agencies, civil society, and other relevant stakeholders to contribute to sustainable peace. It will also offer reflections on ways to further strengthen capacity building programmes.

[WHEN] June 23, 2023 10:00-11:30 AM (EDT) Check your regional time here

[LOCATION] BAHA’I INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY OFFICE, NY & VIA ZOOM (HYBRID)

Read the Concept Note

View the Agenda