HE Dr. Bouabdellah Ghlamallah, representing Algeria's SupremeIslamic Council at the International Conference on Initiatives for Protecting the Youth from Extremist and Violent Ideologies, discussed the importance of a solid religious education and strong cultural foundations.
His Excellency Monsignor Khaled Akasheh, Head of the Islam Office at the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue, referenced the Charter of Makkah and the need to engage States AND young people, encouraging all to "do unto others as you would have them do unto you."
"Religious and intellectual institutions must be aware of their responsibility in countering extremism, violence, and terrorism ideas, by looking into the details of their ideology and to dismantle it in depth and precision." - HE Dr. Mohammad Alissa
MWL in Geneva
Welcome to all of our distinguished speakers and attendees as we kick off our 2-day International Conference on "Initiatives for Protecting the Youth from Extremist and Violent Ideologies: Implementation Measures" at the UN Geneva
"Negligence leaves the door open for terrorism to spread." - HE Dr. Shawki Ibrahim Allam warns extremism doesn't stop at thought- it hijacks individuals turning them into weapons. He urges vigilance and solidarity across states, religions, and institutions.
HE Dr. Mohamed Mokhtar Gomaa, Minister of Religious Endowments of Egypt stressed the global need for security, and the collective responsibility to maintain it, calling on the UN and intl community to adopt legally binding measures to criminalize terrorism.
"Children are not born with fear and hatred, they are taught to hate." - Sec. General of CICADch Mr. Johanne Gurf in kiel relayed the powerful message from Rabbi Arthur Schneier of The_Appeal, while recalling the historic agreement signed with MWL last April 2019.
Director of Arete Academy Geneva sibrupprecht explains radicalization of youth today is due to a lack of framework and social exclusion. She offers key ways to address this through community prevention programs and measures to implicate youth at the policy level. MWL in Geneva
Honored to have journalist, visual storyteller and founder of Augmented Democracy Network pauladiasleite as our Master of Ceremonies for the duration of the conference. MWL in Switzerland
Follow for more on the themes:
1.Thoughts, Ideologies and Milieux leading to Extremism
2.National Identity and its Role in Building Intellectual Security
3.Europe's Muslim Youth in Europe and the Threat of Extremism
MWL is an international NGO headquartered in Makkah, with members from all Islamic countries and sects. It presents true Islam and promotes friendship among people.
