Peace and Education Foundation (PEF) successfully organized a three-day capacity-building workshop titled “Youth Collaboration for a Resilient Society” from February 20-22, 2025, at Best Western Hotel, Islamabad. Funded by the European Union (EU) and conducted in collaboration with the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
The workshop brought together 25 participants from diverse backgrounds, including academia, religious scholars, media influencers, transgender activists, and political workers
from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Punjab, and Islamabad Capital Territory. Participants engaged in interactive group activities, sharing their insights and experiences while identifying key challenges faced by their communities. The discussions focused on preventing violent extremism and fostering resilience within society.
The event featured distinguished speakers, including Khursheed Nadeem, (Chairman, National Rahmatul-Lil-Aalameen Wa Khatamun Nabiyyin Authority), Urooj Raza (Political Analyst at BBC News), and Zooni Ashfaq (Senior Analyst CVE Wing, NACTA). Their expertise provided valuable insights into the role of youth in promoting peace and countering extremist ideologies.