EXTREMISM: No Victory in Violence – no peace without development, justice and inclusion
Terrorism and violent extremism are the bane of our time. From individual lone-wolf mass shootings to suicide bombings, the methods vary but the impacts are devastating. Beyond loss of lives, injuries and the destruction of infrastructure, the twin scourges of terrorism and violent extremism threaten democracy, adversely affect stability of governments, and retard economic development. Such incidents are difficult to foretell and forestall due to their pervasive and unpredictable nature.
As the United Nations research and training institute for criminal justice and crime prevention, UNICRI has a vested interest in enhancing safety and security. The Institute closely monitors trends and developments, with a view to enhancing the capacity of Member States and partners to prevent, curtail or respond to such incidents. UNICRI implements an array of programmes that contribute to counter-terrorism efforts and works with UN entities, governments, and civil society actors in its whole-of-society approach.
This issue of Freedom From Fear magazine highlights trends related to terrorism and violent extremism. It illustrates efforts by UNICRI and partners to stay ahead of the curve through diverse initiatives. From analysing new tools used by terrorist actors to new hot spots for terrorist attacks, this issue shows evolving trends as terrorists and violent extremists adapt to a changing world.
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About Freedom From Fear magazine
Freedom From Fear (F3) is a magazine published by UNICRI in cooperation with Ghent University. It aims to contribute to the advancement of knowledge and awareness of the international community's priority issues in the field of justice, crime prevention and human rights.
Catch up on past issues of Freedom From Fear magazine!
Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Risk Mitigation. Issue 17, December 2021
The Day We Discovered Our Fragility and Our Strength. Issue 16, October 2020
Planning Resiliency Shaping the Future. Issue 15, 2018
Justice is not a construct. Issue 14, 2018
No Place for Young People. Issue 13, July 2017
Migrant Deadlock - The Abyss of Civilization. Issue 12, June 2016
Not in Our Name: The lost generation of violent extremists. Issue 11, 2016
Walking in No Man’s Land. Issue 10, April 2016
Destabilization. Issue 9, March 2011
Youths Without Youth. Issue 8, December 2010
Cybercrimes – Looking for Safer Spaces? Issue 7, July 2010
Planning the Environment? Issue 6, February 2010
20 Years Without the Berlin Wall. Issue 5, October 2009
How Many Can Fit Here? Corruption: one man’s gain is everyone’s loss. Issue 4, July 2009
Pirates of the XXI Century. Issue 3, 2009
