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Maqsoud Kruse Named Chairman of Hedayah's International Steering Board

Hedayah, the International Centre of Excellence for Countering Extremism based in Abu Dhabi, has announced the appointment of Maqsoud Kruse as Chairman of its International Steering Board. Kruse, who served as the centre's first Executive Director from its 2012 founding until 2019, was instrumental in establishing its global reputation. Hedayah operates through multilateral partnerships to develop and share best practices in countering all forms of violent extremism. Its programmes focus on areas such as education, youth resilience online, AI technology, and rehabilitating returnees from conflict zones.

Key Points: Maqsoud Kruse Appointed Chairman of Hedayah Steering Board

  • Kruse appointed Chairman
  • Hedayah is a counter-extremism centre
  • Hosted by the UAE
  • Programmes include AI and family roles
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Maqsoud Kruse appointed Chairman of International Steering Board for Hedayah

Abu Dhabi's Hedayah appoints Maqsoud Kruse as Chairman of its International Steering Board, enhancing global counter-extremism efforts.

"the first independent international institution to bridge research and practice in countering extremism - Hedayah"

Abu Dhabi, February 25

Hedayah, the International Centre of Excellence for Countering Extremism and Violent Extremism, which is based in Abu Dhabi, has announced the appointment of Maqsoud Kruse, Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Countering Extremism and Terrorism, as the Chairman of its International Steering Board.

The International Steering Board of Hedayah consists of twelve member states, with the chairmanship held by the host country.

Hedayah is an independent international think and do tank that was established as an initiative of the Global Counterterrorism Forum (GCTF) and is hosted by the United Arab Emirates.

The Centre was inaugurated on December 14, 2012, by Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, during the third ministerial meeting of the GCTF held in Abu Dhabi.

Hedayah operates through multilateral partnerships with international organisations and a network of global experts to deep dive into best practices and exchange knowledge in countering all forms of extremism. Its programmes include strengthening the role of families in preventing extremism, the role of education in protecting against extremist ideologies, enhancing youth resilience in cyberspace and on social media platforms to dismantle extremist discourse, utilising Artificial Intelligence and technology to combat extremism, supporting national strategies for the prevention and countering of extremism, assisting countries in national efforts for the rehabilitation and reintegration of returnees from conflict zones, and supporting community policing initiatives.

Notably, Kruse served as Hedayah's first Executive Director from its founding in 2012 until 2019. During his tenure, he was instrumental in establishing the centre's global reputation as the first independent international institution to bridge research and practice in countering extremism through dialogue, capacity building, and research at both regional and international levels.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good to see a focus on rehabilitation and reintegration. It's not just about countering, but also about healing communities. Hope India's experiences in dealing with returnees can contribute to this global knowledge pool.
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Aman W
While international efforts are important, I hope the strategies discussed are sensitive to local contexts. A one-size-fits-all approach to countering extremism rarely works. The role of families and education mentioned is spot on for our society.
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Sarah B
The article mentions "strengthening the role of families." This is so key. In our culture, family pressure and guidance can be a powerful tool to steer youth away from harmful ideologies. Glad it's on the agenda.
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Vikram M
Kruse seems like a solid choice given his history with the organisation. Continuity in leadership for such sensitive work is important. Hope this brings more tangible outcomes and not just another forum for talks.
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Karthik V
A respectful criticism: The board has 12 member states. I sincerely hope the perspectives and security challenges of a diverse and large democracy like India are adequately represented and considered in their frameworks. Our experience is vast.

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