Youth and Extremism Symposium

Dr. Vera Messing took part in the Youth and Extremism Symposium in Budapest (November 28-30, 2011) drawing attention to the EDUMIGROM research results.

The symposium provided an opportunity to look closely at underlying causes to achieve a more informed common understanding, identify lessons learned, and formulate on-the-ground and policy-level strategies for moving forward. It addressed the key issues of youth policy and was one in a series of symposia supported by the Open Society Foundations and the British Council. The three-day symposium, convened with CEU’s Department of Public Policy, brought together 40 stakeholders from diverse backgrounds across Western and Eastern Europe who are engaged in international youth-oriented programs. The aim was to discuss insights gained from recent instances of youth involvement in extremism and to investigate appropriate responses.

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