Ibn Sina Center for E-Learning Organizes a Workshop on “The Role of Educational Institutions in Countering Extremism”
Baghdad – June 2, 2026
Ibn Sina Center for E-Learning organized a workshop titled “The Role of Educational Institutions in Countering Extremism,” presented by Assistant Lecturer Ali Saif Al-Din Obaid on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. The event was held as part of the 2026 joint cooperation framework between the two centers.
Workshop Objectives
The workshop aimed to raise awareness regarding the critical role educational institutions play in confronting intellectual and behavioral extremism. Key objectives included:
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Fostering Tolerance and Diversity: Cultivating an educational environment grounded in tolerance, moderation, and respect for diversity.
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Intellectual Immunity: Enhancing the intellectual and cultural resilience of students through critical thinking skills that enable them to discern constructive ideas from extremist ideology.
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Community Engagement: Emphasizing the partnership among families, educational bodies, and civil organizations to institutionalize a culture of dialogue and open-mindedness.
Core Themes
The workshop addressed several key dimensions of extremism and prevention strategies:
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Conceptual Overview: Defining extremism, its various forms, and the social, economic, cultural, and media-related drivers behind its spread.
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Institutional Responsibility: Examining how academic institutions can curb extremism by enriching curricula and expanding extracurricular activities that instill civic duty and sense of belonging.
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Best Practices: Reviewing successful models and case studies in intellectual awareness and anti-extremism efforts within academic settings.
Conclusion and Recommendations
The workshop concluded with a call for sustained educational programs targeting youth to nurture an informed generation capable of navigating modern intellectual challenges. Participants highlighted the importance of strengthening partnerships between universities, governmental bodies, and civil society organizations to launch initiatives that promote moderation, enhance intellectual security, and reinforce national identity.
Government Media and Communications Unit
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