Promoting Peace and Preventing Youth Radicalization Conference Dec. 6 - 7, 2010

Online, November 9, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Canadian Friends of Somalia

The Canadian Friends of Somalia, Ottawa based organization is seeking to engage dialogue regarding preventing and tackling Somali-Youth radicalization issues with affected communities. A high level two days conference will be organized that will bring together local, national and international stakeholders such as youth, parents, community leaders, faith leaders, academics, law enforcement agencies and policy makers. The presenters will discuss, exchange experiences, and share ideas and best practices in youth radicalization and de-radicalization issues.

Mark your calendars and join us in Ottawa, a ground-breaking conference. Keynote presentations, panels, and seminars will be combined with informal networking, resource sharing and social events.

SESSIONS TO INCLUDE:
The current state of Somalia and the threat of extremist groups
Somali Youth in the Diaspora: current situation, prospects and challenges
Video: the impact of Youth Radicalisation on the Somali Diaspora Families & Communities
The Radicalization of young Somali Youth in the West: Recent Trends in Somali Youth Diaspora joining Al-Shabaab
Underlying causes of Youth Radicalisation in the West
Countering Youth Radicalisation: Update and Options for Action
De-Radicalization best practices
Building an integrated, socially responsible Somali Diaspora who respect core democratic values
Forging an Effective Counter-terrorism Strategies between Somali Diaspora Communities and Respective Law Enforcement Agencies

Who Should Come:
The target audience of this conference will consist of various stakeholders including: Youth/Community Leaders, parents, academics, local and international media, distinguished senior policy makers, law enforcement officers and members from the public.

For further information or how to register, please visit: www.canadianfriendsofsomalia.org or contact us at: [email protected]