KATHMANDU, Feb 12: The world observes International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism today. The United Nations called for this international day, which is observed by efforts from intergovernmental organizations, civil society, academics, religious leaders, and the media to raise awareness about countering terrorism and preventing violent extremism.
The United Nations General Assembly declared February 12 as the day for this observance, emphasizing that terrorism and violent extremism should not be linked to any religion, nationality, civilization, or ethnic group.
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The UN promotes the message of religious, cultural, and social tolerance to help combat violent extremism, which threatens world peace, security, human rights, and sustainable development.
The observance began in 2016 when UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon presented an action plan to address the prevention of violent extremism at the General Assembly.
