In celebration of the International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism Leading to Terrorism, the Scientific Department at Polytechnic College – Al-Qadisiyah, under the patronage of Dr. Zaki Mohamed Abbas Bahya, the Dean of the College, and in collaboration with the Women’s Affairs Unit and the Department of Health Administration Technologies, organized an awareness seminar titled “Youth and Violent Extremism – Challenges and Ways of Confrontation.”
The seminar was presented by Dr. Muamil Hussein Joism and Dr. Diana Naima, with the attendance of faculty members, students, and individuals interested in societal issues.
The seminar aimed to shed light on the phenomenon of violent extremism among youth, discussing its causes, effects, and ways to mitigate it through a scientific and systematic approach that contributes to enhancing societal awareness of this critical issue.
The seminar covered the concept and forms of violent extremism, the factors that may drive some young people to adopt radical ideas, such as unemployment, lack of awareness, the influence of social environments, and social media, in addition to the role of the family, educational institutions, religious bodies, and the media in preventing this phenomenon.
The seminar also emphasized the importance of fostering a culture of dialogue, instilling values of moderation and national belonging, empowering youth to actively participate in society, and presenting practical initiatives to enhance their intellectual resilience and protect them from radicalization.
This seminar reaffirms the role of Polytechnic College – Al-Qadisiyah in supporting national efforts to combat extremism and establish principles of peaceful coexistence, contributing to building a safe and stable society. It concluded with a focus on the importance of formulating practical recommendations that contribute to building balanced youth awareness and strengthening security and stability.