ArtsAction Group Participates: Round Table: Role of Education & Youth in Preventing Urban Violence & Countering Violent Extremism at INEE October 21

The Round Table: Role of Education & Youth in Preventing Urban Violence & Countering Violent Extremism was held at UNHCR headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland on October 21, 2015. ArtsAction Group Co-Director Cindy Maguire attended to learn more about the work of INEE, it's partners and possible ways ArtsAction Group might continue to work with INEE.  The event brought together members of the INEE's Working Groups, as well as external participants. Presentations and dialogue addressed ongoing research and programming related to these areas as well as how youth are and can be involved in peace-building. One area addressed that resonates with us was the role that sports, arts and culture can play in educating children and youth towards empowerment and transformation in conflict affected spaces. For more information on INEE and the roundtable check out these links:

• ​http://www.ineesite.org/en/events/details/round-table-role-of-education-and-youth-in-preventing-urban-violence-and-co/2015/10/21
• on.fb.me/1hNAhHD 
• Search for Common Ground: https://www.sfcg.org/
  

Photo courtesy of INEE