UNESCO International Conference on the Prevention of Violent Extremism through Education: Taking Action
A standard 3 (grade 3) class at Muzu primary school in Lilongwe Rural West in Malawi. Credit: GPE/Govati Nyirenda

UNESCO and the Mahatma Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP) are convening the International Conference on the Prevention of Violent Extremism through Education: Taking Action.

The aim is to build a common understanding and vision of the required educational interventions and approaches needed to ensure that education systems contribute appropriately and effectively to the prevention of violent extremism.

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A standard 3 (grade 3) class at Muzu primary school in Lilongwe Rural West in Malawi. Credit: GPE/Govati Nyirenda