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Conference Conclusions: Role of Religion in the Western Balkans’ Societies Summary of the conference proceedings  The regional conference organised on 11 and 12 June 2019 offered a unique opportunity to discuss among religious leaders, politicians, academia and civil society leaders of the region, how we can enhance societal and policy …

The first regional conference on the Role of Religion in Western Balkans Societies A unique opportunity for religious leaders, policymakers, academia, and civil society of the Western Balkan to discuss challenges and opportunities of religion in multi-religious societies.   Tirana, 11 – 12 June 2019 – This regional conference brought together …

Conference Volume: Role of Religion in the Western Balkans’ Societies Country snapshots, elite survey reports and papers delivered to the conference The regional conference organised on 11 and 12 June 2019 offered a unique opportunity to discuss among religious leaders, politicians, academia and civil society leaders of the region, how …

Community Perspectives on Preventing Violent Extremism in Albania IDM in the framework of the regional  project “Opportunities for Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE) in the Western Balkan” in co-operation with Berghof Foundation and with funding from the German Federal Foreign Office, conducted the study: “Community Perspectives on Preventing Violent Extremism in Albania” …

Study “Violent Extremism in Albania”  November 2018 – Three years after the first assessment of the phenomenon of violent extremism (VE) in Albania (Religious radicalism and violent extremism in Albania, 2015), IDM has re-examined the state of affairs through a comprehensive assessment of drivers and other factors leading to, or …

Leonie is a researcher and project coordinator working predominantly on topics such as good governance, institutional accountability, EU accession and (preventing and countering) violent extremism. Leonie has authored several articles on counter-narratives to violent extremism, reflective journalism and public accountability in Albania. Her current work focuses on community resilience and …

Religious Tolerance in Albania The study finds that religious tolerance is valued and broadly supported by Albanian citizens. More than 90 percent of Albanians consider religious tolerance to be a fundamental value and confirm that the state does not interfere with the religious belief of the individual. They also believe …