This training is being held with the participation of journalists from the city of Elbasan in the framework of the project “Improving local media capacity to fight religious radicalism and violent extremism in the Elbasan region”. The training was conducted by security expert Enri Hide and with the contribution of theologian Dr. Arben Ramkaj.

These trainings are part of a project aimed at contributing to the fight and prevention of the spread of extremism and violent radicalization through increased awareness at the local level, specifically in the Elbasan region, supporting media as a key factor for enhancing dialogue with civil society and community and youth awareness to contribute to the prevention of violent extremism.

This project is being implemented by the UET Center and ICC (International Co-Operative Center). It is funded by the European Union in Albania and is implemented by the Albanian Helsinki Committee, the Norwegian Helsinki Committee, the Dutch Helsinki Committee, the Helsinki Committee for Human Rights in Serbia, and the Together for Life Association, Albania.