The role of education in the prevention of radicalisation leading to terrorism and violent extremism was the main theme at the 2016 Council of Europe Exchange on the religious dimension of intercultural dialogue.
The Exchange provides a platform for dialogue between public authorities, religious communities and organisations representing non-religious beliefs, and broader civil society on topics of particular importance to the religious dimension of intercultural dialogue.
The 9th edition of the Exchange addressed the following two sub-themes: Education for democratic citizenship in the context of cultural and religious diversity; and Empowering women and the role of the family in countering radicalisation and violent extremism.
The event gathered senior delegates of religious communities (Buddhists, Christians, Jews, Muslims), representatives of non-religious convictions, interreligious groups, NGOs, youth delegates, experts, academics, as well as mainstream media professionals and international organisations' officials.
