Why dialogue is an essential tool for peace, security and development
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The hatred and ignorance that breed violent extremism thrives when we stop talking. Intercultural dialogues could be a viable solution.
By Gabriela Ramos, Assistant Director-General for the Social and Human Sciences, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
- Violent extremism is rising globally, with a 17% increase in attacks recorded in 2021.
- Somalia and Kenya are two countries that have experienced significant impacts of Al Shabaab’s violence and the group has been linked to 22,000 fatalities since 2008.
- Intercultural dialogue can open up channels of communication and foster understanding between groups from different cultures.
Violent extremism is born from distorted interpretations of culture, hatred and ignorance and threatens our societies’ foundations – tearing us apart and weakening collaboration. And according to the Global Peace Index 2022, violent extremism is on the rise, with a 17% increase in attacks in 2021.
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