![]() “It is also important to prevent the export or import of unauthorized religious edicts and ideas,” he said, while emphasizing that religion is a mercy to the entire world and that extremism is unacceptable under all circumstances. He emphasized that religious and intellectual institutions must be aware of their responsibility towards confronting ideas of extremism, violence and terrorism, by entering into the details of these ideologies and dismantling them. The MWL chief called on the concerned authorities in each country to find effective programs to enhance the role of the family in formulating the mindset of children and young adults in a sound manner, and to find effective programs and build multiple partnerships to support religious, cultural and ethnic harmony in pluralist countries, in parallel with the enactment of legislation to reduce hate speech, racism and marginalization. ![]() He also underscored the importance of spreading the value of tolerance and rejecting the negative aspects of hatred, racism and marginalization. He stressed the importance of refining the discourse directed at youth, especially from all that fuels conflict and hatred, and sparks hostility and racism, with reinforcing the principle of fair equality between human beings, and understanding and respecting their differences and their natural diversity as an important ground for peace and harmony of nations and societies. Sheikh Al-Issa said that the initiatives are aimed at safeguarding youth from violent extremist ideas or incitement to violence, in addition to highlighting the noble characteristics of religion and the nation. Several heads of government and parliaments, UN ambassadors, eminent religious leaders, intellectuals and academics are attending the conference. The conference was organized as part of the MWL initiatives for safeguarding youth from the ideas of extremism and violence, and working out mechanisms for implementation of these initiatives. He said this while addressing an international conference organized by MWL at the United Nations office here. ![]() GENEVA - Sheikh Muhammad Al-Issa, secretary general of the Muslim World League (MWL), emphasized the responsibility of educational institutions around the world towards protecting youth from extremist ideologies irrespective of their religious affiliations through working out curricula with a focus on reinforcing principles of diversity and pluralism.
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