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, 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, was attended by faculty members, students, and the Dean of the College of Education, Asst. Prof. Dr. Sarmad Kadhim Dhiyab.

According to Alayen Iraqi University, the workshop featured presentations by Asst. Lecturers Huda Jihad Kadhim and Abdul Rahman Hassan Al-Battat. The event focused on the significance of fostering psychological and intellectual awareness among young people and identified various factors contributing to extremism, including psychological, social, and intellectual aspects.

The workshop emphasized the role of educational institutions in promoting values such as moderation, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence. It also aimed to strengthen students’ intellectual resilience. This initiative is part of Al-Ayen University’s broader efforts to enhance social awareness, prevent violent extremism, and create a safe and dialogue-centered campus environment.

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