Youcef Naimi combined his studies in Islamology and Arabistics in Belgium and abroad, his years of experience in education as an Islamic religion teacher and an active presence in civil society in the field of social prevention. Today he is responsible for overseeing the content of our education and training. At the police schools, Youcef is our main lecturer for the ‘radicalism and jihadism’ training, and he has also given trainings to various police forces on right-wing extremism and racism. During these training sessions the signs and processes of radicalization are discussed. With his expertise about extremist ideologies, he is also an important coach in guiding radicalized young people.
At the Summit
The Summit was more than empty words – it made clear that a solution-driven approach is the only way to fight hate. That’s why the working group activities, which are results driven are going to be critical in defeating violent extremism. The Summit brought together the best minds in government, private sector, academia, and civil society. Being surrounded by these experts sparked new ideas – some of which I’ve already implemented or have written about.
