The first session of the series took place on Oct. 16, 2019. The lead presenter was Dr. Daniel Agbiboa, and the respondents were Dr. Dorina Bekoe and Dr. Nelson Oppong.
Global Conversation on Countering Violent Extremism in Africa
The series, Countering Violent Extremism in Africa, is a project in partnership with the Center for African Studies at Howard University and the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution, George Mason University.
The project focuses on extreme violence, conflict, peacemaking and peacebuilding in the Sahel region of West Africa, in particular. Led by former GMU and now Harvard University Professor, Daniel Agbiboa, the series consists of three “global conversations” on “Countering Violent Extremism in Africa: The Role of Youth,” “Countering Violent Extremism in Africa: The Role of Religion,” and “Countering Violent Extremism in Africa: The Role of Women” to be held over a three year period, 2019-2021.
It will culminate in an international symposium and an edited volume on combating extreme violence and making durable peace in Africa.
Events
Countering Violent Extremism in Africa: The Role of Women
The third session of the series is TBA.
International Symposium
The International Symposium is TBA.