Basra Engineering Technical College – Organizes an Awareness Campaign on Combating Violent Extremism Leading to Terrorism
📌 Under the patronage of the President of the Southern Technical University, Professor Dr. Adnan Abdullah Ateeq, and under the supervision of the Dean of Basra Engineering Technical College , Assistant Professor Dr. Nawras Jameel Jasem, the College organized an educational awareness campaign as part of the Global Guidance Week, targeting the College’s students under the title:
“Combating Violent Extremism Leading to Terrorism.”
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🎯 Objectives of the Campaign
The campaign aimed to:
•🧠 Raise awareness about the dangers of violent extremism and its adverse impact on community security and the future of youth
•🛡️ Promote intellectual and cultural resilience among students
•🤝 Foster the values of tolerance, dialogue, moderation, and peaceful coexistence
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📚 Campaign Activities
The campaign included:
•📖 Educational guidance sessions addressing the risks of violent extremism and its negative consequences on societal stability
•👥 Student-led activities designed to reinforce principles of citizenship, respect for diversity, and social responsibility
•💬 Initiatives encouraging constructive dialogue and critical thinking as tools to counter extremist ideologies
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⭐ Key Messages and Outcomes
The campaign emphasized the importance of:
•✔️ Protecting students intellectually and culturally from being drawn into extremist ideologies
•✔️ Strengthening critical thinking skills and positive behavioral patterns
•✔️ Contributing to the development of a safe, cohesive, and resilient society
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🌍 Institutional Commitment
This initiative forms part of the College’s ongoing efforts to support a conscious and secure university environment capable of confronting extremist thought and reinforcing community stability and social cohesion, in alignment with national educational and societal development goals
