3 days international youth project in Oslo, Norway: Training and intercultural learning: Great chance
15-17 April 2015 | Oslo, Norway
This seminar will give participants a
deeper understanding of violent extremism and concrete methods for
working with youth in danger of being influenced by violent extremism.
This thematic seminar will investigate
and compare different political, ethnic and religious forms of violent
extremism which in recent years have appealed to young persons in Europe
and its neighbouring countries.
The seminar programme will contain input
from academics researching youth and violent extremism, young persons
with a past impacted by violent extremism and youth workers with
experience working with prevention for, and rehabilitation of, such
youth.
Along with presentations of best
practice examples from participants, the seminar will consist of
lectures, discussions, group work and the sharing of experiences and
challenges.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
* Develop an understanding for violent extremism.
* Develop an understanding for violent extremism.
* Examine what attracts youth to violent extremism and how they are recruited.
* Investigate how youth work is a primary force for preventing extremism amongst youth.
* Discuss how to best help youth that have fallen prey to violent extremism reintegrate into their society and local community.
* How to develop and use international networks in working with youth effected by violent extremism.
PARTICIPANT PROFILE
* Professionals and volunteers over the
age of 18 from Programme Countries and Partner Countries Neighbouring
the EU who work directly with young people.
* Youth workers that represent municipalities, other public youth work organisations or youth work done by NGOs.
* Although not a requirement,
participants should have worked with youth and violent extremism and be
willing to share these experiences.
ABOUT THE SEMINAR
ABOUT THE SEMINAR
Language: English, but fluency is not a requirement.
Location: Oslo, Norway
Dates :
Arrival on the 14th of April.
Program starts at 09:00 15th of April
Program ends at 13:00 17th of April
Arrival on the 14th of April.
Program starts at 09:00 15th of April
Program ends at 13:00 17th of April
Participation in the entire training is compulsory.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS FROM COUNTRIES NEIGHBOURING THE EU:
If you have any questions regarding your participation please contact:
EASTERN PARTNERSHIP COUNTRIES + RUSSIAN FEDERATION – eeca@salto-youth.net
WESTERN BALKANS – see@salto-youth.net
SOUTHERN MEDITERRANEAN COUNTRIES – euromed@salto-youth.net
If you have any questions regarding your participation please contact:
EASTERN PARTNERSHIP COUNTRIES + RUSSIAN FEDERATION – eeca@salto-youth.net
WESTERN BALKANS – see@salto-youth.net
SOUTHERN MEDITERRANEAN COUNTRIES – euromed@salto-youth.net
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