The threat of violent extremism is on the rise globally – from far-right-wing groups gaining legitimate political representation in Eastern Europe to armed attacks by militia groups in the Sahel region of Africa, to the continued threat of terrorism following the Easter bombing attacks in Sri Lanka in 2019. In this webinar, ICSC shares transitional justice tools that can be harnessed to address violent extremism across three regions – West Africa, the Balkan region, and Asia (specifically Sri Lanka). The webinar draws on ICSC’s related policy paper, which explores how to address radicalization and violent extremism through a variety of means, including community dialogues; justice and accountability processes; trauma-informed responses; institutional reform within state structures; and reparations, including community-based memorialization.
Violent Extremism and Transitional Justice Webinar