We as a society need to challenge extremism

Haras Rafiq, Managing Director at Quilliam, talks to the BBC about the counter-extremism plans laid out by Home Secretary Theresa May on 23/03/15.

Quilliam is the world’s first counter-extremism think tank set up to address the unique challenges of citizenship, identity, and belonging in a globalised world. Quilliam stands for religious freedom, equality, human rights and democracy.

Our IndieGoGo Campaign: "Countering Extremism Together":

We need your help to raise £25,000 to help us address extremism through the medium of film, for two main reasons. Firstly, it is clear that extremist organisations are increasingly adept at using technology and producing professional video content to achieve their aims of radicalisation and recruitment. Secondly, one of our main beliefs is that effectively countering extremism requires a civil society approach - financial support from global citizens united in the fight against extremism is a great way that our supporters can take ownership of this with positive action.

Your generous donations and support will help fight back against extremism by funding the production of three counter-narrative videos, targeted at the three areas listed above: building resilience, raising awareness, and promoting best practice. In addition, we will also be able to produce an educational animated video explaining Quilliam’s approach to counter-extremism

REWARDS: There are also a number of exciting rewards available for people who donate using our IndieGoGo campaign, ranging from:

- a limited edition #OpenYourEyes glow in the dark wristband
- being included as an executive producer in the credits of the counter-narrative videos
- a signed copy of RADICAL
- two advanced VIP tickets to Quilliam’s summer ball
- a VIP private dinner with our chairman Maajid Nawaz

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Quilliam is the world's first counter-extremism organisation set up to address the unique challenges of citizenship, identity, and belonging in a globalised world.
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