Baku:Al-Ayen An awareness workshop titled “Preventing Violent Extremism The Role of Psychological and Intellectual Awareness in Protecting Youth” was recently held at Al-Ayen Iraqi University. The event was organized by the University’s Psychological Counseling Division, in collaboration with the Continuing Education Center, the College of Education, and the Sub-Committee for Combating Violent Extremism Leading to Terrorism. The workshop saw the participation of the Dean of the College of Education, Assistant Professor Dr. Sarmad Kadhim Dhiyab, along with several faculty members and students.

According to Alayen Iraqi University, the workshop was attended by Assistant Lecturers Huda Jihad Kadhim and Abdul Rahman Hassan Al-Battat. It focused on the importance of fostering psychological and intellectual awareness among young people. The discussion highlighted the psychological, social, and intellectual factors that may contribute to the emergence of extremism and underscored the role of educational institutions in promoting values of moderation, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence. Additionally, the workshop emphasized the need to strengthen students’ intellectual resilience.

This initiative is part of Al-Ayen University’s continuous efforts to enhance social awareness and the role of university psychological counseling in preventing violent extremism. The aim is to cultivate a safe campus environment that encourages dialogue and moderation.

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