A highly interactive roundtable discussion focused on the role of the Media in countering youth radicalization was held in #Mogadishu on 23 November 2014 and attracted more than 40 different participants, drawn from the media professionals, civil society leaders and government representatives. The forum, which was co-organized by the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) and the Somali Independent Media Houses Association (SIMHA) and supported by the Center for Community Awareness (CCA), aimed to gather ideas and enhance the knowledge and awareness of how media and civil society leaders can counter violent ideologies through grassroots efforts and by helping the communities better understand and protect themselves. It also gave an important platform for the exchange of knowledge and experience on how media leaders and civil society activists can contribute not only to countering radicalization, but also to lay the foundation for reconciliation and durable peace in the country. The Minister of Information, HE Mustafa Duhulow, officially opened the forum and highlighted the importance of such forums. He also urged the organizers to hold such forums in the other regions. The minister further noted that unemployment amongst the youth could be contributing to radicalization by extremist ideologies. The Secretary General of the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ), Mr. Mohamed Ibrahim, and the Chairman of CCA, Mr Mohamed Ajiib highlighted the need to find a strategy to combat issues related to violent ideologies and to find alternative mechanisms for the promotion of peace and co-existence.
Posted on: Sat, 29 Nov 2014 14:00:53 +0000
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