University of Basrah Holds Seminar on Combating Violent Extremism in Light of Contemporary Digital Challenges
The College of Dentistry at the University of Basrah held an awareness seminar entitled "Combating Violent Extremism in Light of Contemporary Digital Challenges."
The seminar aimed to raise awareness among participants about the dangers of violent extremism in the digital sphere, promote the concepts of moderation and centrism, and empower young people with critical thinking skills and the ability to engage safely with digital content. This contributes to building a safer intellectual environment on campus and a more cohesive and stable society.
The seminar addressed several topics related to the concept of violent extremism and its intellectual and social causes, highlighting the rapid digital transformations and the role of social media platforms in disseminating or combating extremist rhetoric.
Dr. Abdul-Karim Al-Mawzan presented at the seminar, emphasizing that the contemporary digital environment represents an open arena for intellectual influence. This necessitates strengthening digital literacy among young people, developing analytical thinking skills, and instilling the values of dialogue and tolerance as effective tools in confronting extremism in all its forms.
Department of Media and Government Communication
