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    Rise to Peace

    A research and analysis non-profit organization focused on empowering peace, education and tolerance to prevent terrorism and extremism around the world.

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  • Peace Symposium

    The Afghan Peace Process

    Rise to Peace held its first-panel discussion in Kabul, Afghanistan, despite the risk of violence and Taliban threats, where locals, experts, and students discussed the immediate need for peace and stability in the country followed by policy recommendation for the United States, the Afghan government, and the international community.

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  • Field Research

    The Interview Project

    We interview young people who formerly embraced extremist ideology and became misguided foot soldiers for groups such as the Taliban, Al-Shabaab and ISIS

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  • The Hello Project

    Communication and Dialogue

    We aim to provide tools to help build a bridge where major security issues such as extremism, radicalization, social injustices are properly communicated and taken care of before it leads to violence.

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  • Washington D.C.

    High-Level Advocacy

    Rise to Peace gathers renowned experts to explore the genesis of global radicalization and how to counter the rise of violent extremist ideology

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  • The Madrasa Boys Project

    Education Development

    Our objective is to effectively examine the problems and effectively reinforce the volume to address the key drivers to extremism.

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Rise to Peace

Although we live in dangerous times, rife with both international and domestic terrorism, there is hope and there is a clear path towards peace – that road is education and Rise to Peace helps to build that path one person at a time.

Our Recent Work

Capacity Building and Mentorship Project

Capacity Building and Mentorship Project

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Afghanistan 2020

Afghanistan 2020

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The Global War on Terror

The Global War on Terror

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Elections, Extremism, and the Path Forward for Afghanistan

Elections, Extremism, and the Path Forward for Afghanistan

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How to Counter Violent Extremism

How to Counter Violent Extremism

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Afghanistan in 2020: Is Peace Possible?

Afghanistan in 2020: Is Peace Possible?

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The Afghan Peace Process

The Afghan Peace Process

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The Hello Project

The Hello Project

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Latest Articles

Afghan Negotiators Are Ready To Talk to the Taliban

By Ahmad Mohibi  /  March 31, 2020
The Afghan government finally released the list of negotiators that should discuss peace with the Taliban. Afghanistan has been drifting...
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Afghan Negotiators Are Ready To Talk to the Taliban

Potential Risks and Rewards of the Impending Mass Taliban Prisoner Release

By Rise to Peace  /  March 29, 2020
As a primary development arising from the United States-Taliban peace deal (now earmarked as the ‘Doha Deal’), on February 29,...
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Potential Risks and Rewards of the Impending Mass Taliban Prisoner Release

US Cuts Aid to Afghanistan as Leaders Fail To Create a Unity Government

By Ahmad Mohibi  /  March 25, 2020
On March 23, United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made an urgent trip to Kabul, Afghanistan in an effort...
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US Cuts Aid to Afghanistan as Leaders Fail To Create a Unity Government

Far-Right Versus Islamist Extremism: Two Sides of the Same Coin

By Rise to Peace  /  March 18, 2020
Sonnenkrieg Division (SKD) is one of the many extremist far right groups that operate in the United Kingdom, but only...
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Far-Right Versus Islamist Extremism: Two Sides of the Same Coin

Afghanistan in 2020: Secrets and Negotiated Peace

By Jack Ryan  /  March 13, 2020
The recent agreement between the United States and the Taliban is a significant political development that will undoubtedly shape the...
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Afghanistan in 2020: Secrets and Negotiated Peace

Does the Groundbreaking Agreement for Bringing Peace to Afghanistan Go Beyond the Negotiation Table?

By Elisabeta Dinu  /  March 10, 2020
After eighteen months of talks and nearly twenty years of war, Afghanistan looks like it has made a step in...
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Does the Groundbreaking Agreement for Bringing Peace to Afghanistan Go Beyond the Negotiation Table?

How Refugees Make their Way to Europe: A special report by Rise to Peace

By Ahmad Mohibi  /  March 4, 2020
Greek border police shot and killed a refugee as he attempted to cross the border following Turkey’s announcement that the...
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How Refugees Make their Way to Europe: A special report by Rise to Peace

U.S.-Taliban reached a historic agreement

By Rise to Peace  /  March 4, 2020
Originally published at The Heat - CGTN America "Within the next ten days, Taliban leaders are expected to begin negotiations...
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U.S.-Taliban reached a historic agreement

The Prison Environment and Its Role in Radicalization

By Rise to Peace  /  March 3, 2020
In the last few years, several terrorist incidents in Europe have raised serious concerns about prison radicalization and the effectiveness...
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The Prison Environment and Its Role in Radicalization

Energy Industry: The Sector Most Affected by Terrorism

By Rise to Peace  /  February 19, 2020
In recent weeks, a number of oil and gas facilities in Syria were struck by a series of terrorist attacks...
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Energy Industry: The Sector Most Affected by Terrorism

LATEST RESEARCH

Special Report On Child Terrorists and Violent Extremism in Afghanistan

Special Report On Child Terrorists and Violent Extremism in Afghanistan

Research & Reports
Special Report On Youth and Violent Extremism in Iraq

Special Report On Youth and Violent Extremism in Iraq

Research & Reports
Countering neo-Nazi Ideology in the United States: Waging a War of Information

Countering neo-Nazi Ideology in the United States: Waging a War of Information

Research & Reports

OUR METHODOLOGY

Research & Analysis

Research & Analysis

Our frontline research and informed analysis unravels the grassroots causes of terrorism and extremism so that we can offer actionable prevention strategies.

Education & Awareness

Education & Awareness

We implement localized educational projects available to all members of civil society that focus on objectives of kindness, rather than division and hate.

Policy & Practice

Policy & Practice

We gather renowned experts at high level discussions to share knowledge on the best practices to prevent extremism and terrorism with the public.

Connect for Change

Connect for Change

We provide opportunities to people of diverse backgrounds to connect with each other, exchange ideas, and collaborate to counter the universal scourge of terror.

News and Announcements

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3 Apr

An inclusive list of negotiators set to meet with the Taliban was released by the Afghan government. Our experts say, “The team of negotiators is part of a two-fold effort to further peace in Afghanistan.” #afghanpeace
https://www.risetopeace.org/2020/03/31/afghan-negotiators/shah1505/

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2 Apr

“Both Islamist and right-wing extremists deserve specific attention and impartiality is an essential ingredient in the strategy of counter-radicalization. A policy which puts a disproportionate emphasis on one could be considered biased” says our expert.

https://www.risetopeace.org/2020/03/18/extremism-2/risetopece/

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