College of Administration and Economics Organizes a Seminar on the International Day to Prevent Violent Extremism as and when Conducive to Terrorism
The Human Rights Unit at the College of Administration and Economics organized a scientific seminar titled “The International Day to Prevent Violent Extremism as and when Conducive to Terrorism,” presented by Assist. Lect. Mohammed Amin Haitham and Assist. Lect. Alia Abdul Latif Abdul Qader.
The organizers of the seminar aimed to raise students’ awareness regarding the concept of violent extremism and its danger to the individual and society, promote the values of tolerance and acceptance of the other’s opinion, as well as develop critical thinking skills to confront extremist ideas, and highlight the role of university youth in spreading the culture of peace and rejecting hatred.
Mohammed reviewed the concept of violent extremism as a behavior that begins with extremist ideas built on the rejection of the other and the non-acceptance of diversity, and may reach violent practices that threaten the security and stability of society; emphasizing, at the same time, the importance of intellectual and educational treatment of this phenomenon.
For her part, Alia explained the pivotal role of the university and all educational institutions in confronting extremism, reshaping ideas, and correcting deviant behaviors, in addition to consolidating the values of moderation and openness through developing students’ awareness and enhancing their abilities for critical thinking and constructive dialogue.
The seminar concluded with a set of recommendations, including the necessity of integrating the concepts of moderation and peaceful coexistence into university activities, organizing periodic activities to enhance dialogue and critical thinking skills, and supporting student initiatives against hate speech.
