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Abu Dhabi Memorandum on Good Practices for Education and Countering Violent Extremism Year of publication: 2014 Author: Sara Zeiger Corporate author: Hedayah Foundation The contents of this brief are based on the discussions that occurred from 3 to 4 November 2014 at an expert workshop on Research Trends in Countering Violent Extremism hosted by Hedayah in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The purpose of this two-day expert roundtable was to bring together researchers, policymakers and practitioners in a closed discussion of the current trends in CVE research. The goals at the meeting were to address the current research outcomes in countering violent extremism; determine the critical gaps in research on CVE; identify the new and emerging threats of violent extremism; and establish a recommended research agenda for Hedayah and CVE researchers in the coming two years. 
Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Racial Hatred and Racial Hate Crimes In the World (General Conference; 40th session) Year of publication: 2019 Corporate author: UNESCO At its 207th session, in decision 207 EX/Decision 49, the Executive Board decided to inscribe this item on the agenda of the 40th session of the General Conference. The document underscores that racial discrimination, incitement to racial hatred and racial hate crimes represent a threat for all peoples and the international community. With that in mind, the Director-General is requested to strengthen UNESCO’s substantive contribution to the fight against racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia, and related intolerance and to report to the Executive Board, at its 210th session, on the progress made in this matter. 
Essentials of Dialogue: Guidance and Activities for Teaching and Practising Dialogue with Young People Year of publication: 2016 Corporate author: Tony Blair Institute for Global Change The Essentials of Dialogue, gives educators an introduction to dialogue-based learning and provides important foundational skill building activities to build the skills of dialogue, whether it be in-person or remote.This guidebook provides adaptable lessons that focus on the five core skills of dialogue, briefing notes, and steps to prepare young people for engaging in intercultural dialogue online to support global citizenship development. 
Difficult Dialogue in the Classroom: Guidance and Activities to Give Teachers the Skills to Manage Difficult Dialogue Year of publication: 2017 Corporate author: Tony Blair Institute for Global Change This book builds on the core curriculum to support educators manage difficult conversations, related to challenging issues and topics. Through practical and easy to use facilitation techniques, educators are able to move young people deeper in dialogue and ensure they learn accountability for what they say. 
Strengthening Democracy Is the Key to Preventing Far-Right Extremism Year of publication: 2021 Author: Cynthia Miller-Idriss This article emphasizes that Disinformation, misinformation and propaganda undermine democratic practices in ways that should be fought not only by trying to shrink or contain the extremist fringe, but also by strengthening democratic values and practices within the mainstream.And also highlights that It is critical to engage proactively and consistently in order to prevent further escalations in far-right extremism and interrupt violent radicalisation at early stages. 
Feminisms of Abya Yala Ideas and Proposals of the Women Of 607 Peoples In Our America Year of publication: 2013 Author: Francesca Gargallo Calentani Compilation of dialogues between women from various Guatemalan native peoples. Exposes here the strength of indigenous women who have suffered physical and emotional violence who speak of repression and genocide. Stories that allow us to process the ancestral pains of the Ixiles of the Mayan peoples of Guatemala. It refers us to whitewashed feminism and the difficulties it represents to listen to these women because of their vision drawn by the culture, which does not listen to their demands and does not know their history of struggle and the validity of their ideas. It evidences the importance of getting off the place of power conferred by the university, the institutionalized power and the political norms of the nation in order to establish a genuine dialogue. 
Addressing Anti-Semitism: why and how? a guide for educators Year of publication: 2007 Corporate author: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) These guidelines provide suggestions for teachers and other educators who feel the need to address issues pertaining to contemporary anti-Semitism. Recognizing that the context may vary in every country, or even in individual classrooms, this document provides educators with a general overview of common manifestations of contemporary anti-Semitism, as well as with some key educational principles and strategies for addressing this complex and challenging subject. 
Information Flows and Radicalization Leading to Violent Extremism in Central Asia Year of publication: 2019 Corporate author: Search for Common Ground This study was carried out as part of the regional project “Promoting Stability and Peace in Central Asia through Media Literacy, Effective Lighting and Regional Cooperation”, implemented by the Internews office and funded by the European Union. The project aims to support national and regional initiatives that help prevent radicalization in Central Asia by increasing the capacity of journalists, civic activists and media professionals in the production of high-quality media content and the level of critical media consumption of representatives of civil society, decision-makers and active citizens. 
Manifesto for Education - Empowering Educators and Schools Year of publication: 2015 Corporate author: Radicalisations Awareness Network (RAN) The manifesto is a call to action to help empower the very group of people who have the potential to be some of the most influential in the lives of our young people and to help them truly prevent violent extremism. As it is impossible for schools to solve the problem alone and immediately, on different levels (the educator, the school, the partners and the government) suggestions are made to inspire interventions that could start tomorrow (short term) and help establish a sustainable approach for the future (long term). These insights are mostly based on experiences in secondary education but can easily be translated to primary, vocational and higher education. 
Combating Gender-Based Violence: Ending Violence Against Women Year of publication: 2012 Corporate author: Oxfam GB This file is a practical guide produced by Oxfam for its employees to combat gender-based violence, specifically violence against women. Oxfam works to eliminate violence against women because it is a violation of human rights and a major obstacle to human development. In order to achieve an effective intervention, violence against women must be defined and its root causes understood.