Jakarta Declaration on Violent Extremism and Religious Education: A calling to unite against extremism
Jakarta Declaration on Violent Extremism and Religious Education: A calling to unite against extremism
December 28, 2017
The Declaration laid out specific points for action needed to effectively counter and prevent violent extremism. It highlights that religion, particularly religious education, has untapped potential and resources to achieve this. It also underlines the need to strengthen dialogue and engagement among religious institutions as an important part of religious education.