Building Resilience and Understanding: A Panel Discussion on Countering Extremism at De Montfort University

Open to Everyone
Free to Attend

Heritage House

Dr Kamil Yilmaz

Swansea University

Dr Kim Sadique

Associate Professor in Genocide Prevention and Education, De Monfort University

Kamla Pattni

Founder/Project Director, COS (Celebrate Our Similarities)

Kerim Balci

Kerim Balci

Chief Advisor, Human Rights Solidarity; Founder, OnlineHizmet

Kerim Balci is a Turkish writer, journalist, academic and human rights activist. He is recently the Chief Advisor of London Based Human Rights Solidarity Balci served as the editor in chief of Turkish Review, and as a columnist at Today’s Zaman and Zaman dailies.

We recently hosted a panel discussion on extremism at De Montfort University (DMU), providing a platform for critical dialogue on its root causes, societal impacts, and community-based responses. The panel featured leading experts who offered valuable insights into preventing radicalisation, fostering resilience, and promoting mutual understanding across diverse groups. This event aimed to equip students and community members with practical knowledge and strategies to counter extremism, contributing to the development of a more inclusive and cohesive society.