Gender Champions Podcast
Resilience Starts at Home: Women as Architects of Peace
Building women’s social capital to address the most pressing issues of our time.
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About
Women without Borders (WwB) is an international nonprofit organisation headquartered in Vienna that translates original research into action. Since its inception in 2001, WwB has been strengthening the global female talent pool, building resilience through whole-of-community approaches, and bringing impactful stories to the attention of the world. Our pioneering peacebuilding strategies influence regional, national, and international policy every day.
Weaponised Misogyny
MotherSchools Bangladesh | Impact Report 2024
MotherSchools Parenting for Peace in Dhaka
Peace Begins at Home Summit
Solutions in Action: Replicable Models for a Partnership Future
MotherSchools Indonesia | Impact Report 2023-2024
MotherSchools Parenting for Peace in Bandung
MotherSchools Bangladesh | Impact Report 2022-2024
MotherSchools Parenting for Peace in Dhaka
MotherSchools Kosovo | Impact Report 2021-2024
MotherSchools Parenting for Peace in Fushë Kosovë, Klina, and Pristina
After Villach: “The attacker goes to prison, but we have to live with the consequences.”
Nach Villach: „Der Attentäter geht ins Gefängnis, aber wir müssen mit den Folgen leben“
MotherSchools Zanzibar | Impact Report 2021-2024
MotherSchools Parenting for Peace in Zanzibar
MotherSchools North Macedonia | Impact Report 2022-2024
MotherSchools Parenting for Peace in Butel, Chair, and Saraj
FatherSchools Zanzibar | Impact Report 2023-2024
FatherSchools Parenting for Peace in Kiswandui and Mbadala
MotherSchools Indonesia 2021 | Impact Report
MotherSchools Parenting for Peace in West Java
Open House Talks | Jung, fremd, kriminell?
Männliche Jugendliche zwischen Entwurzelung, Verhetzung und Extremismus
MotherSchools and FatherSchools Kempten and Regensburg Graduations
The Parenting for Peace class of 2024
MotherSchools Bangladesh | Impact Report 2021-2023
MotherSchools Parenting for Peace in Dhaka
Mothers’ role sought to build a peaceful society free from terrorism, militancy and drugs
MotherSchools Bangladesh Graduation 2024, L’Oréal Fund for Women
The Parenting for Peace class of 2024
MotherSchools Bangladesh Graduation 2024, U.S. Department of State
The Parenting for Peace class of 2024
Climate Change and Human Security
The Case for Reviving Multilateralism and Re-Imagining Hard Power
Climate Change and Terrorism – A New Alliance?
The Case for Reviving Multilateralism and Re-Imagining Hard Power
Women between Resistance and Participation: A Challenge for Patriarchy
An event hosted by Casa Internazionale Delle Donne and the Austrian Cultural Forum Rome
#WomenKnowHow Campaign, Kosovo 2024
Social Media Campaign published in November and December 2023
Open House Talks | Looking East – Looking West
Are shifting geopolitical power dynamics reshaping human rights and women's rights?
Open House Talks | Becoming Space
Female artists transforming vulnerability and generating trust
In Solidarity with the Women of Afghanistan
An event organised by the Embassy of Afghanistan in Vienna
The Link Between Singular Identities, Domestic Violence, and Violent Extremism
Exploring insights, lessons, and potential solutions through the lens of MotherSchools Model implementations
My Story – Our Capital. Women raise awareness of violence and mobilise against stigma and silence
On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Violence Protection Centre in Upper Austria
MotherSchools & FatherSchools Regensburg Graduation 2023
The Parenting for Peace class of 2023
Post-War Legacies of Sexual Violence
The lasting wounds of women survivors of the Kosovo War
Afghan Women under Taliban Rule: Are there any good options?
An Afghan Perspective on the Second Anniversary of the Taliban’s Return
Afghanistan’s Forever Crisis?
How Afghan women hold the key to a problem with no quick fix
Open House Talks | Crisis & Conspiracy
How extremist narratives are threatening the fabric of our society
MotherSchools India | Impact Report 2021-2023
MotherSchools Parenting for Peace in Kerala
The Human Cost of Violent Extremism in Yemen
Implications for Women's Rights and their Economic Contribution
Motiv | “MotherSchools” – Program që i ndihmon nënat në sfidat e komunikimit me adoleshentët.
Open House Talks | Negotiating for the Future of Afghanistan
How we can move from solidarity to action and the next steps required to ensure women are included in Afghanistan’s future
Open House Talks | Fighting for Peace
How gender-based violence shapes the realities of millions of women, undermining peace and security worldwide
Women’s Meaningful Participation in War and Post-War Ukraine
How can international stakeholders provide the necessary support?
Global Summit for Women 2023
“Role of Female Leaders in Peace Building, Social Integration, and Driving Prosperity”
FatherSchools Belgium | Impact Report 2021-2022
FatherSchools Parenting for Peace in Antwerp, Brussels, and Liége
My Story – Our Capital | GBV in Kosovo
Sensitising women to break the silence and stigma of gender-based violence
A Return to Nowhere?
Pakistani wives of former militant returnees stuck between citizenship and ‘maximum indeterminacy’ in Kashmir
The International Character of the Iranian Women’s Revolution
Understanding and supporting the potential of the world’s first women-led revolution
Open House Talks | Woman – Life – Freedom
How women across Iran and Afghanistan are reshaping their countries
Dr. Edit Schlaffer receives a S.A.F.E – Life-Time Achievement Award
Presented by the Fourth Wave Foundation in Kerala, India 2022
Children Matter Forum | Right to a Drug-Free Childhood
International Forum in Kerala, India
Do Violent Homes Make Violent Extremists?
How childhood experiences around domestic violence may be driving terrorism worldwide
The Central Role of Women in Violence Prevention Efforts at the Local Level
WwB side event at the UNTOC COP11
The Central Role of Women in Violence Prevention Efforts at the Local Level
Women without Borders side event at the UNTOC COP11
Open House Talks | Vergessen, aber nicht besiegt
Afghanistans Frauen ein Jahr nach dem Sieg der Taliban
The Iranian Revolution of the Women, by the Women, for the People
How decades of women-led protest could bring a violent misogynist regime to its knees
“Afghanistan’s Strong Women”: Event in Vienna Draws Attention to the Situation of Women in Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s Strong Women: One year of resistance against Taliban rule
Organised in the Austrian Parliament
‘Radicalisation Has No Gender’ Symposium
Convened by the Bavarian State Ministry for Family, Labour, and Social Affairs
A Return to Tolerant and Resilient Communities?
How family-based prevention work could be the glue to make preceding rehabilitation and reintegration strategies stick
ASEAN – U.S. Regional Workshop on P/CVE
Taking Stock of Ongoing and Emerging Threats and Trends
২৫০ সুবিধাবঞ্চিত মা পেলেন প্যারেন্টিং ফর পিস গ্রাজুয়েশন সনদ (250 underprivileged mothers received Parenting for Peace graduation certificate)
The War on Women in Afghanistan
A brief reminder that their struggle is still our struggle
Seventh International Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) Research Conference 2022
Co-hosted by Hedayah, the Euro-Arab Foundation, the European Institute for Counter Terrorism and Conflict Prevention, Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism, Moonshot, United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism and University of Granada
The Role of Civil Society and Women Building up a Human Rights-Based Security Architecture in Countries of Crisis and Transition
WwB side event at UNODC’s CCPCJ
The Role of Civil Society and Women Building up a Human Rights-Based Security Architecture in Countries of Crisis and Transition
Women without Borders side event at UNODC’s CCPCJ
FatherSchools: Parenting for Peace (DE)
Die weltweite FatherSchools sind in Deutschland angekommen
Montenegro | Impact Report
MotherSchools Parenting for Peace in Podgorica, Nikšić, and Tuzi
Mutter und Tochter: Eine Übung um mutige Gespräche zu Beginnen
Anregungen für einen Wohnzimmerdialog mit jugendlichen Töchtern
MotherSchools and FatherSchools in Villach
Kärntner Premiere für ein Erziehungs- und Präventionsprogramm
Afghan Ambassador and Women without Borders discuss anti-corruption capacity-building with IACA
WIIS Conference: Less Arms, more Peace
Live webinar: From policy to civil society: 20 years of successful implementation of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda
“Respekt ist keine Einbahnstrasse”
Eine #ZwischenZweiWelten Filmreihe von Women without Borders
“Die Österreicher und die anderen Ausländer”
Eine #ZwischenZweiWelten Filmreihe von Women without Borders
P/CVE Policy Toolkit: Recognizing & Involving Women & Girls in P/CVE Efforts & Connecting Related Fields
Virtual Workshop hosted by the CVE Working Group
FatherSchools Germany | Concluding statement by Carolina Trautner
Why FatherSchools? Participants are role models for their children and other fathers!
MINDb4ACT Final Conference
“Preventing violent extremism: MINDb4ACT’s insights and outcomes”
2020 Chairmanship OSCE-wide Counter-Terrorism Conference
Effective Partnerships against Terrorism and Violent Extremism and Radicalization that Lead to Terrorism
Roundtable with the U.S. Department of State
Unlocking the potential of mothers to prevent violence and extremism
Council on Foreign Relations Virtual Roundtable
The Power of Women: What We Have Learned and What Must Happen in CVE
Parents Circle – Families Forum: Bold Women Leaders
Visions for Change in a Conflicted World
UNOCT Virtual Counter-Terrorism Week 2020
Strategic and Practical Challenges of Countering Terrorism in a Global Pandemic Environment
RADPol 2020 Conference
Radicalisation in Countries of Central and Eastern Europe: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities to Counteract
The International Institute for Justice and the Rule of Law (IIJ) Practitioners’ and Curriculum Development Virtual Consultations
Rule of Law-Based Multi-Actor Intervention Programmes for Preventing Violent Extremism
WwB launches global #MothersLead campaign
Resilient voices from our global WwB community
Roundtable on Regional Best-Practices for P/CVE in the Western Balkans
Women, Men, and Resilient Communities
OSCE Power Lunch on the occasion of International Women’s Day 2020
Women’s rights in 2020: an intergenerational dialogue
Open House Talks | How safe are women around the globe?
Building a female-led security architecture
U.S. Department of State Side Event on Rehabilitation and Reintegration of ISIS Family Members
Convened at the OSCE Joint Regional High-level Conference
Joint Regional High-level Conference convened by the OSCE, UNOCT and Switzerland, in cooperation with the 2020 Albanian OSCE Chairmanship
“Foreign Terrorist Fighters – Addressing Current Challenges”
Study Visit: Returned Women and Children – Studying an Ongoing Experience on the Groud
Open House Talks | Shifting Powers meets the Island of Change with Lubaina Himid and Shadya Karume
Open House Talks | Shifting Powers meets the Island of Change with Lubaina Himid and Shadya Karume
Can Fathers Challenge Extremism?
Studying the Violence Prevention Potential of East African Fathers
Can Fathers Challenge Extremism?
Studying the Violence Prevention Potential of East African Fathers
RAN Research Seminar
Addressing current developments in extremist ideologies and the rehabilitation and reintegration of returnees
Empowering Humanity: from local to global justice
Presented by Estoril Conferences
Open House Talks | The Holocaust in Memoir and Memory
Eva Beresin in conversation with Edit Schlaffer
Empowering Women Leaders in International Anti-Money Laundering/Countering Financing of Terrorism
Organised by UNODC
Program on Terrorism and Security Studies, George C Marshall European Center for Security Studies
A Presentation by MotherSchools Ambassador Meral
OSCE-wide Counter-Terrorism Conference 2019
Side Event: Gender Inclusive Approaches to Countering Violent Extremism and Radicalization that Lead to Terrorism
Rehabilitation, and Reintegration of Women Formerly Associated with Terrorist Groups
Side-event on the occasion of the 63rd Commission on the Status of Women
Open House Talks | The Chechen Experience in Austria
Maynat Kurbanova in discussion with Edit Schlaffer
18. Offenes Forum Familie
Migration, Familie und Gesellschaft: Blick auf Weggehen, Ankommen und Bleiben
Open House Talks | The Human Face of Migration
Zdenka Becker in conversation with Edit Schlaffer
Innovative Approaches to Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism
Co-organised by the European Parliament and UNICRI
Understanding the potential for early warning in the context of violent extremism: The Role of Women in South and Southeast Asia
Presented by UN Women
Edit Schlaffer participates at UNODC Regional Consultative Workshop
Strengthening Gender Mainstreaming in the Criminal Justice Responses to Violent Extremism Leading to Terrorism in South and South-East Asia
Mothers Preventing Violent Extremism
The Example of MotherSchools in Macedonia from Philosophy to Practice
GCTF Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) Working Group Ninth Plenary Meeting
Workshop on Gender and P/CVE: the role of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)
WIIS.de Sicherheitspolitisches Seminar
Feminismus und Frauen in der internationalen Politik
Austria: Effective Campaigning to address challenges of Islamic radicalisation and extremism
Hosted by the European Strategic Communications Network
Kind. Kegel. Kalifat.
Frauen und Kinder: blinde Flecken in der Salafismusprävention
Human Rights and the Prevention of Violent Extremism
18th Informal ASEM Seminar on Human Rights
Präventionsgipfel 2018
Österreichische Strategie Extremismusprävention und Deradikalisierung
Supporting the Role of Civil Society in P/CVERLT: A Focus on Southern-Eastern Europe
Presented by OSCE
Engaging with communities in the prevention of radicalisation and violent extremism
A RAN Policy & Practice Event
Security in Female Hands: Women Spearheading Bottom-up Security
Soroptomist Conference
Comparative Perspectives on Youth Crime Prevention
DCAF Conference in Tunis, Tunisia
Deradicalisation: The Role of Women
Presented by the Austrian Science Fund FWF 'AmPuls' Speaker Series
Tackling Insurgent Ideologies Conference
'Gendering the Agenda: Women in CVE Discourse'
UNESCO’s 2018 World Congress on Justice for Children
'Strengthening justice systems for children: Challenges, including disengagement from violent extremism'
The Reverse Flow of Foreign Terrorist Fighters (FTFs): Challenges for the OSCE Area and Beyond
OSCE-wide Counterterrorism Conference 2018
Edit Schlaffer and Birgit Lauda Awarded the 4future Award
For their commitment to female empowerment and leadership
Enhancing Women’s Roles in International Countering Violent Extremism Efforts
Advanced Research Workshop
Enhancing Women’s Roles in International Countering Violent Extremism Efforts. NATO SPS – Advanced Research Workshop
Advanced Research Workshop
Annette Widmann-Mauz: Integrationsbeauftragte distanziert sich von Leitkultur-Begriff
‘Estamos mudando as estruturas do poder’, diz fundadora da ONG Mulheres Sem Fronteiras
‘Prevention and Intervention Workshop: Initiative to Address Homegrown Terrorism’
Hosted by the International Institute for Justice and the Rule of Law
Dr. Edit Schlaffer receives Readers Digest 2018 European of the Year Award
Honoured for her commitment to improving the global security sphere by empowering women
Erlenbacher Frauen beim feierlichen Festakt in Würzburg. Abschluss des bayerischen Modellprojekts zur Prävention von Radikalisierung
Report Launch of ‘Trafficking Terror: How Modern Slavery and Sexual Violence Fund Terrorism’
Presented by the Henry Jackson Society
Edit Schlaffer is honoured with the Women for Peace Award
Presented by LOOK! Women of the Year Awards 2018
Launch of the ‘Initiative to Address Homegrown Terrorism’
Global Counterterrorism Forum
‘Preventing Radicalisation – Towards Resilient Socities’ G20 Conference
Hosted by the German Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women, and Youth
‘Foreign Terrorist Fighters: Promoting Prevention and Resilience’ Seminar
Hosted by OSCE, the Republic of Macedonia, and the U.S. Embassy in Macedonia
‘Terror: Violence in History and Society’
Terrorism and Violent Extremism: Words Must be Followed by Deeds
Engaging Communities in Approaches to Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) and Incitement in Asia
Presented by UN Women and CTED
‘Innovations in Civil Society and other Locally-Led Efforts to Prevent Violent Extremism’
GSX2017
Strong Cities Network Western Balkans Regional Practitioners’ Workshop
Hosted in Durrës, Albania
The Mainstreaming of Extremism: Hate Crimes and Hate Incidents
Presented by the American University School of Education's Global Education Forum
Summer Reception for Radicalisation Prevention
Presented by the Bavarian Ministry for Family, Labour and Social Affairs
Presentation of the RAN ‘Polarisation Management Manual’
Presented by the Radicalisation Awareness Network (RAN)
Strengthening Community Resilience to Polarisation and Radicalisation
Radicalisation Awareness Network (RAN) Meeting
Presentation of the Key Findings of WwB’s ‘Fathers and Sons: Between Two Worlds’ Study
Hosted by the Organisation for Men’s Labour in Austria
‘Foreign Terrorist Fighter Networks: Threats, Challenges, and Responses’
Workshop hosted by the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies
Women need to be engaged in prevention of and response to violent extremism, say experts
Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism and Radicalisation that Lead to Terrorism
Hosted by OSCE
‘Women in Leadership: The Role and Impact of Responsible Social Media’
Tweeps Forum 2017
Emirati Women’s Leading Role to Achieve Peace
5th Annual Sheikha Fatima Lectureship
‘Women without Borders’ – a portrait of founder Edit Schlaffer on the cover of D LA REPUBBLICA magazine
‘Role of Women in the Fight Against Violent-Prone Extremism and Terrorism’
OSCE Security Policy - Female Perspectives
‘Learning from Peace: African‐centred Perspectives on Election, Terrorism and Gender’
U.S. Institute of Peace Conference in Ethiopia
Edit Schlaffer featured on cover of D.it Repubblica
Recognised for her work to prevent violent extremism globally
Strategic Communication Challenges for Europe Seminar
Hosted by the Club of Venice
Radicalisation Awareness Network’s Civil Society Empowerment Programme
Inaugural Meeting
‘The Changing Nature of Women in Extremism’
Hosted by the Frontline Club in London
‘Understanding and Developing Effective Responses to Radicalization and Violent Extremism’
Workshop hosted by the U.S. Institute of Peace
‘Youth Empowerment for Agenda 2030 Action’
Through Social Entrepreneurship and Digital Social Currencies
Empowered but not Equal
Challenging the Traditional Gender Roles as Seen by University Students in Saudi Arabia
Fathers and Sons between Two Worlds
Cultural dialogue workshops on migration, marginalisation, and social integration
Mindb4Act
An EU ‘Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation’ project for building a community of practice to advance ethical and effective strategies against violent extremism
Edit Schlaffer recognised by Foreign Policy magazine as one of their 100 Leading Global Thinkers
The Case For Optimism: Foreign Policy Announces the 100 Leading Global Thinkers of 2016
‘Testimonials from Female Relatives of Terrorists and Jihadists: Stories and Recommendations’
‘Women on the Front Lines’ Conference
‘The Center and the Edge: How Social is Extremism?’ Conference
Presented by Friedensbüro Salzburg
Gender Mainstreaming in Operational Responses to Violent Extremism and Radicalization that Lead to Terrorism
OSCE Expert Meeting
The Role of Female Mayors as Potential Agents of Change
‘Women in Decision Making’ hosted by UN Women
‘Religion for Peace and Development in WANA Region’
Expert Group Meeting hosted by the WANA Institute
Edit Schlaffer awarded Grand Decoration of Honour in Gold for Services to the Republic of Austria
In recognition of 'Lifelong Learning'
‘Internet and the Radicalization of Youth: Preventing, Acting and Living Together’
Québec-UNESCO Conference
Coming together to Counter Violent Extremism
International CVE Conference organised by OSCE
UNODC and Germany cooperate on a side event – cooperation in countering violent extremism and transnational organized crime
Mothers Against Terrorism: Exploring the Nexus Between Organized Crime and Violent Extremism
UNODC Side Event
‘Youth North and South of the Mediterranean: Facing Security Challenges and Enhancing Opportunities’
2016 OSCE Mediterranean Conference
Family Support: What Works?
Radicalisation Awareness Network Youth, Families, and Communities working group meeting
Gender, Religion and Countering Violent Extremism
Hosted by Georgetown University's Program in Conflict Resolution
‘Learning to Live Together: The Role of Education in Preventing Violent Extremism’
Roundtable Discussion Hosted by Arigatou International Geneva
Deradicalisation from an Austrian Perspective
Flemish Peace Institute's working visit
Foreign Terrorist Fighters and Irregular Migration Routes: Prevention and Resilience
Tabletop Exercise Co-sponsored by the Partnership for Peace Consortium and OSCE
British Secretary of State Boris Johnson visits WwB
Austria-UK relations and preventing violent extremism
Engaging Civil Society to Build Security and Cohesion in Europe
Women’s Federation for World Peace conference
Concerning the Support of Criminal Justice Capacity Building Against Emerging Terrorist Threats in Afghanistan
Roundtable Discussions on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism
A Strategy Against Terror: Dialogue and Cooperation for a Mediterranean of Peace
Hosted by the Italian Parliament
Preventing Violent Extremism Meeting
Hosted by the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
The Role of Women, Families and Education in Counter-Extremism
Event at St. Edmund's College, University of Cambridge
‘The Power of Families in Preventing Radicalisation – a bottom up Security Strategy’
Wolfson College Humanity Society’s evening seminar series
The Migration Crisis: Security Challenges & Policy Recommendations
Organised by the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies
The Role of Women in Promoting Interfaith Dialogue and Countering Violent Extremism
5th Interfaith Kosovo Conference
Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism and Radicalisation that Lead to Terrorism
OSCE-wide Counterterrorism Conference
Women Meeting the Challenges of Violent Extremism
Hosted by the NGO Committee Meeting on the Status of Women, Vienna
The Role of Families in Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism
Hedayah Expert Workshop
„kreuz und quer“ am 10. Mai: „Die Äbtissin – Eine Frau kämpft um die Macht“ und „Mütter kämpfen gegen den Dschihad“
International Symposium on the Prevention of Radicalisation
Organised by the Comité Interministériel de Prévention de la Délinquance
Preventing and Countering the Radicalisation of Youth: The Role of Women
Presented by the Netherlands Interior Ministry
Refugee and Migrant Crisis Challenges for CVE Policy Event
Hosted by the Radicalisation Awareness Network (RAN)
The Paris Effect: Journalism, Diplomacy, and Information Controls
Part of the Milton Wolf Seminar Series
Program on Terrorism & Security Studies (PTSS)
Presented by the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies
Women without Borders Celebration: International Women’s Day 2016
Celebrating MotherSchools Graduates in Austria
‘Testimonials of Women whose Relatives Joined Extremist Groups’
“Women on the Front Lines” Conference
UN Conference on Human Rights of Victims of Terrorism
Organised by the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT)
A Comprehensive Approach to Countering Radicalisation and Violent Extremism
Think Globally, Act Locally
Radicalisation Awareness Network Youth, Families, and Communities working group
Inaugural Meeting
A New Security Architecture
Mothers Included; the first line of defence in preventing violent extremism
Fathers and Sons
Men with Migrant Backgrounds Transitioning from Adolescence to Adulthood, and from Country to Country
The Global Mothers Security Exchange
A MotherSchools train-the-trainer summit and graduation ceremony
YOUthChange
A youth campaign challenging recruitment efforts at Indonesian sites of learning
‘Implementing Effective Criminal Justice Responses to Counter Crimes Related to Terrorism and Violent Extremism’
Expert group meeting presented by UNODC
In Pursuit of Peace and Security: How Gender Makes a Difference
OSCE Security Days Event
Preventing Incitement to Violence that Could Lead to Atrocity Crimes
Meeting on the Role of Religious Leaders from the Middle East and North Africa Region
Bringing Together Practitioners and Policymakers to Tackle Radicalisation
Radicalisation Awareness Network Plenary Meeting
National Counter Terrorism Conference
Hosted by the National Counterterrorism Center
‘The Role of Gender in Violent Extremism’
Radicalisation Awareness Network (RAN) Conference
‘Role of Women in Countering Radicalization and Violent Extremism’ Workshop
Hosted by Hedayah
‘Women in Countering Radicalisation and Violent Extremism’
Club de Madrid’s Madrid 10+ Dialogue on Countering Violent Extremism