From Margins to Mainstream: Inclusive Leadership in Humanitarian Aid
At the center of humanitarian aid lies a potent but often untapped resource: the direct involvement of marginalized groups in shaping the very initiatives meant to assist them. For the last 25 years, I've worked for world where the voices at the fringes are not just heard but are central to the development process, co-creating solutions for humanitarian aid that are as diverse as the challenges we face.
Empowering Voices in Every Corner
In Mozambique, the University of Eduardo Mondlane has become a beacon of progress, introducing the concept of universal design to its curriculum. This isn't just about creating accessible technology; it's about nurturing a mindset that sees the value in everyone's contribution, paving the way for more resilient and adaptable humanitarian efforts.
Meanwhile, in Uganda, Mfano design studio rewrote the narrative of business development through the lens of inclusivity. By focusing on inclusive business models, they proved that the path to sustainability and impact is through embracing the full spectrum of human diversity.
And let's not forget the years of advocacy in China, where the push for disability rights is slowly but surely changing perceptions and policies, demonstrating that inclusive leadership is not just beneficial but essential for progress.
Key Takeaways for Inclusive Humanitarian Aid
Embrace Diversity as a Strength: Diversity in thought, background, and experience leads to more innovative and effective solutions.
Empower Local Voices: Ensuring that those who are directly affected by humanitarian crises have a say in the aid they receive not only empowers them but also enhances the efficacy of aid.
Promote Universal Design: Implementing universal design principles in humanitarian aid projects ensures accessibility and usability for all, making aid efforts more inclusive and impactful.
Lead with Inclusivity, Win with Humanity
In the realm of humanitarian aid, inclusivity isn't just a buzzword—it's a blueprint for building a world where everyone, regardless of background or ability, can thrive. The work I've had the privilege to do in Mozambique, Uganda, and China serves as a testament to the transformative power of inclusive leadership.
Ready to Dive Deeper? Explore my course on the Fundamentals of Universal Design and join me in shaping a more inclusive future. Together, we can turn the tide of humanitarian aid to foster a culture of empowerment and dignity for all.
Let's not just deliver aid. Let's deliver change.
Turning Community into Opportunity: Lessons from My First Business Failure
I'm sitting on my couch in my living room wearing my Slanket, staring out at the newly fallen snow and pondering why so many startups don't make it past the commercialization stage. My first business failed miserably. Even though I had a vision to unite young people in my community, I faced an unexpected twist right at the start. 🛣️
My Leap into the Unknown 📰
My journey took a sharp turn during my first major media interview. There I am, standing nervously yet eager, in front of the journalist, ready to share the passionate vision behind my and my team's startup. But instead of discussing our innovative approach or the community we aimed to serve, the conversation veered into unexpected territory. 'How do you plan to navigate the new regulations that city hall is set to release next week?' they asked. It was a question that I was unprepared to answer because I had no idea these regulations were set to be enacted and worse, that they would cost my company more than our operating budget for the first year. External factors, like sudden regulatory changes, can pose significant challenges. That moment, under the bright lights and the probing gaze of the journalist, was a profound reality check. 🚧"
Three Key Takeaways for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 🗝️
Engage with Your Community: Understanding and integrating into your community can unveil new opportunities and insights critical for your venture’s success and help mitigate external threats and risks.
Be Ready to Pivot: Flexibility and the ability to adapt your business model in response to external challenges are crucial for survival and growth.
Navigate Regulations Wisely: Familiarize yourself with local regulations to prevent unforeseen obstacles that could derail your startup.
Inclusion as a Guiding Star 🌟
This journey taught me a crucial lesson: inclusion turns community into opportunity. It's not enough to have a groundbreaking idea; connecting deeply with your community and using their insights to pivot when necessary is key to navigating the unpredictability of startup life.
My workshops on inclusive leadership help explore how deeper community engagement can reveal new pathways and turn setbacks into stepping stones. If you're working in the world of entrepreneurship, add me on LinkedIn!
Unlocking Norway's Next Level of Equality: The Surprising Gap in Inclusive Leadership
In a world divided on the topic of inclusion, Norway stands as a leader in achieving equality, yet recent findings suggest we're on the brink of an even greater breakthrough. According to a study conducted by myself and Inclusive Creation AS in 2023, while 72% of professionals believe their companies excel in inclusive management, a staggering 60% report a scarcity of training or resources on the matter. This reveals a crucial opportunity for growth.
Norway's Commitment to Equality: More Than Just Numbers
I take great pride in having lived in Norway for over 13 because it is one of the world's most equal countries, boasting a Gini coefficient of 27.7 as of 2019. This achievement is a testament to our commitment to financial equality. However, equality extends beyond income. The Gini coefficient, while insightful, doesn't capture the full spectrum of societal participation challenges faced by individuals due to disability, age, race, gender, or other marginalized (in particular, intersectional) identities. It's a reminder that our journey towards inclusivity is far from over.
Three Key Takeaways for a More Inclusive Norway
Perception vs. Practice: The disparity between how inclusive we believe our workplaces are and the actual support provided highlights a crucial area for development.
Broadening Our Definition of Equality: Embracing a more comprehensive view of equality beyond income, acknowledging the barriers that marginalized groups face, is essential for true inclusivity.
Actionable Steps Forward: Providing targeted training and resources on inclusive leadership is not just beneficial; it's necessary for fostering a truly inclusive society.
Let's Make Inclusivity a Practice, Not Just a Promise
Norway has the foundation to lead by example in creating a more inclusive world. But recognizing the gap is only the first step. It's time to transform our promises into practice. If you're looking to inspire your leaders and take actionable steps towards inclusivity, I'm here to help. Together, we can ensure that Norway continues to set the global standard for equality and inclusion.
I believe in open data and open access to research, so check out the raw data and dive into the treasure trove of knowledge that awaits for yourself!
Navigating 2024: Unveiling a Trio of Transformation Turning Points
As I wander home after teaching a class on entrepreneurial leadership, I juggle thoughts of the day's work alongside my grocery list. My mind wanders to the challenges I see my clients and partners facing everyday. There are three turning points that are shaping our present and future: Inclusion, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the Future of Work.
Inclusive Leadership: A Beacon of Change
Firstly, inclusion is not just about policies or numbers; it's about fostering leadership that inspires and motivates. It's about lighting a fire within every manager and business executive to act and think inclusively, and create an environment where everyone feels valued and heard.
Artificial Intelligence: A Double-Edged Sword
AI's transformative power is undeniable. However, I see it continually bringing to light the challenges of biases in data and algorithms. These biases perpetuate social inequities, making it imperative for organizations to navigate AI's implementation with a keen eye on equality and fairness.
The Future of Work: Embracing Gen Z's Ethos
By 2030, Gen Z will dominate the consumer and workforce landscape. This is our queue to rethink our working cultures. This generation values inclusion, sustainability, and diversity, pushing us to upend traditional hierarchies in favor of models that prioritize reverse mentorship and collaborative growth.
Takeaways for Our Journey Ahead:
Inspire Change Through Leadership: Cultivate a leadership style that encourages inclusivity and innovation.
Mitigate AI's Biases: Actively work to identify and eliminate biases in AI, ensuring technology serves as a tool for equality.
Revolutionize Work Cultures: Embrace the values of younger generations by fostering environments that prioritize diversity, sustainability, and inclusivity.
As we embark on 2024's journey of transformation, let's approach these challenges with joy, excitement, and a commitment to making a lasting impact. Together, we can pave the way for a future that celebrates diversity, leverages technology for good, and nurtures the talent of tomorrow.
P.S. if you're looking to dive deeper, visit my website to discover how you can book me as a speaker or workshop facilitator for your next event. Together, let's shape a future that reflects our shared values and visions. ✨🚀
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Review: "Range" by David Epstein
A month ago, I was at a flea market, and my eyes fell on a well-kept book nestled between a dusty porcelain cat and a worn-out board game from the ‘80s. The title? "Range" by David Epstein. Having one of my mentors incessantly praise it, I thought, "Why not?" and with the same excitement as a child finding a forgotten toy, I paid for the book and hurriedly made my way home.
A month ago, I was at a flea market, and my eyes fell on a well-kept book nestled between a dusty porcelain cat and a worn-out board game from the ‘80s. The title? "Range" by David Epstein. Having one of my mentors incessantly praise it, I thought, "Why not?" and with the same excitement as a child finding a forgotten toy, I paid for the book and hurriedly made my way home.
Now, if you're expecting another one of those self-help books that keep churning out the same "10-step plan to success" or a melodramatic epiphany disguised as revelation, then pump your brakes. Epstein's "Range" is like taking a sip from a rich cappuccino when you've been used to instant coffee. It wakes you up, comforts you, and nudges your thinking cap.
As I flipped through its pages, I felt like I was relearning what I knew about success. Epstein contradicts the age-old adage, "jack of all trades, master of none." He convincingly argues that it's not the early specializers who win but the generalists - the explorers who dip their toes in many waters, taste various flavors, and then choose a dish.
But you may be thinking, "Isn’t specialization the key to success and acquiring expertise?". But here's the thing, you’ll achieve an even more robust version of your goals if you dabble in anything that piques your interest and give your attention to understanding the intricacies of whatever topic or issue attracts your attention.
The book isn't just an ode to the wanderers but a well-researched manifesto that cites Mozart, Roger Federer, and even Vincent Van Gogh as examples. Imagine jumping from one hobby to the next, thinking you're being "indecisive," only to realize you're simply on a journey of exploration, much like these greats.
If Epstein’s theory holds true, acquiring a range of experiences, like knitting, gardening, engineering, and acting, will make you a more apt technology developer (with a bit of help, of course). In a sense, Range becomes an advocate for those who wander, question, and embrace the many hues of life.
"Range" by David Epstein feels like a reassuring pat on the back for all of us who felt like we were hopping from one interest to the next without a "true calling" It makes you believe that maybe, just maybe, in today's world, that the secret sauce to not just success but a fulfilling, well-rounded life is exploring new areas of interest. In an era of hyperspecialization, this book is a breath of fresh, diverse air. Highly recommended, especially if you, like me, find joy in everything life offers.
Alt for Norge: The biggest mistake founders in Oslo can make and what reality TV can teach us to prevent it.
7.3 billion Norwegian kroner (approx. 7,300 million Euro) is the value of scaleups - essentially a startup going through rapid growth - in Oslo. The problem for many founders is trying to find the right talent to grow despite a shortage of highly skilled tech professionals in Oslo.
7.3 billion Norwegian kroner (approx. 7,300 million Euro) is the value of scaleups - essentially a startup going through rapid growth - in Oslo. The problem for many founders is trying to find the right talent to grow despite a shortage of highly skilled tech professionals in Oslo. To further complicate the matter, even though over half a million people have moved to Norway to help fill those positions, many leave within 10 years.
I want to tell you a story about how I, an immigrant from the US, left a stable job to run a fast-growing company alongside my Norwegian co-founder Anne.
There I am, sitting in my office and grinding my teeth. The tin of makrell og tomat I ate for lunch made the office smell vaguely fishy. The fan on my laptop whirred as it tried to cool down while I slammed each key in response to an email from the university’s accounting department. I read it again for the 2,183rd time. “We can’t accept the 300.000 kroner [approx. 30,000 Euro] payment from your funder in the United States because they won’t accept our contract”. The university’s contract was written in Norwegian and the American funder wanted it in English. I am at a breaking point and this was not the first time. I don’t belong here.
Two years later, I left my job, Anne and I started Inclusive Creation, and are navigating the ups and downs of hiring a new team. I am eager. I belong. And Anne and I work hard every day to make sure our team feels like they belong. The lesson? For immigrants, like myself, feeling connected to your new home is vital. This is why Anne is the hero of this story. She is the reason the four of us feel like we belong.
When a company starts to scale, I imagine a lot of founders think “Where are we going to find talented people to join us?!” My first thought was whether Anne and I could help the rest of our team connect with life in Oslo. That’s why hiring a team is like shopping at a loppemarked. You have to beat all the second-hand shop owners from grünerløkka who are looking to triple their investment in every knickknack they can find. You see, the big consultancies can afford to offer billion kroner salaries to 6-year-olds who show a passing interest in Minecraft. But you have to work smarter, and if you want to attract the best talent, looking abroad can help you scale quickly.
The challenge isn’t attracting people to come to Norway. Show them a nice video of the Northern Lights and hand them a job contract. But they will stay if they feel like they belong. The lesson for scale-ups, incubators, and business developers in Oslo is that you cannot rely only on Norway’s high quality of life, absolutely stellar weather, and world-renowned cuisine to keep talent. You have to give people a sense of belonging.
Alt for norge is a reality tv show that pits Americans against each other to see who can be the most "Norwegian”. Alt roughly translates to everything. I want you to remember the word “Alt”. The talent you need is willing to give alt to come to Norway and I want you to give ALT back - Accept, Learn, Think.
ACCEPT that they are going to miss home. If they complain, it’s not because they hate it, it’s because they want you to empathize with them. If they complain about the food, take them to the shops in Grønland. You’ll probably come away with more recipes and ideas for dishes than you could ever imagine. If they complain about the cold, explain how many pairs of ullundertøy and brodder they’ll need to survive the winter. If they complain about the dark, introduce them to the ways of hygge.
LEARN about them and their culture. If you want to make an immigrant cry with happiness, give them something that reminds them in some small way of their home. If a coworker ever bought me a box of Kraft macaroni and cheese or girl scout cookies, I’d probably break down into tears of joy.
THINK about what it took for them to get here. A lot of immigrants come from humble backgrounds. Even if they’re highly educated or wealthy, they may not have come from a place with the safety and security of Norway. Think and reflect on their resilience and strength and acknowledge and validate their experiences.
Immigrants have given Alt for Norge to work at your company. Can you give ALT back to them?
This is why my mom threw her new printer across the room and why it's not her fault
In an excited rush, my mom drove to the store with the sole purpose of buying a new printer. Toe-tapping on the gas pedal, she was intent on waking up the next morning, making her cup of tea, and sitting at her kitchen table while she looked bemusedly at freshly printed pictures of her new grandson stuck to the white enamel door of her refrigerator.
In an excited rush, my mom drove to the store with the sole purpose of buying a new printer. Toe-tapping on the gas pedal, she was intent on waking up the next morning, making her cup of tea, and sitting at her kitchen table while she looked bemusedly at freshly printed pictures of her new grandson stuck to the white enamel door of her refrigerator. Little did she know of the mayhem that was about to unfold in her tiny, second bedroom turned office. After some negotiating and chiding from an “expert” sales associate in his ironed blue polyester polo shirt, she swiped her credit card and managed to just lift the heavy piece of machinery out of her cart and into the back of her well-worn grey Toyota. You’d imagine she was carrying a lost artifact to a museum, the care she took navigating the winding hills and lanes back to her house in the country. With even more effort and care, she lifted it out of her trunk and proceeded to push the heavy box across the house and into her floral wallpapered office.
The excitement of a 10-year-old on Christmas doesn’t compare to the absolute glee she experienced pulling the styrofoam packaging and plastic-wrapped components and black and grey cables out of the box. Without a second thought, she began connecting inputs to outputs and soon she stared face-to-face with her monitor as a sea of windows erupted onto the screen. “Install this!” “Check that!” “Click here!” The computer was inundated with notification after notification as her excitement turned to confusion. Luckily, she had a secret weapon! It was the same trick every parent in the last 100 years has used when facing the obstacle of a new piece of technology. “I’ll call my son!” she happily thought. Quickly pressing 1 on her speed dial, my brother's voice greeted her on the other end and the two of them set out to work. “Click the button that says ok” “Wait not that button” “What does it say now?” “Is it turned on?” “Not the computer, the printer!” After a grueling 90 minutes of sweat and a sore back from plugging and unplugging the printer over and over, my brother had to end the call to go to work. My mother was left staring at a blank screen with a printer that could only print the words “Test Page” over and over again as if that were its only purpose in life. Her kitchen alarm went off. She had set it to remind her when she was supposed to start making dinner and that shrill noise fueled her growing despair and frustration with each “beep beep beep beep”. After a minute and when the timer finally gave up she quietly reached down, lifted her brand-new printer, and with all the strength in her 5’ 7” body, threw it against the wall.
Technology should never drive us to anger. My mom’s experience is something that many of us share - the feeling of anger, frustration, and exasperation when a piece of technology isn’t usable. And this has nothing to do with you or me or my mom. It has to do with the way technology is designed. When technology fails to meet the basic expectations of its users, it’s not the users that are at fault. It’s the lack of attention to user experience, usability, and accessibility that has failed us. And when that inattention prevents a student from participating in class, an employee from doing their job, or a friend from enjoying their hobbies, it’s no longer an “option” or a “nice to have” for that technology to be inclusively designed. It becomes an issue of our basic human rights. Unusable and inaccessible user interfaces are not just a technical challenge. It’s a social challenge because it’s through our educational systems, our industries, and our politics that technology developers don’t have the opportunity to gain the skills necessary for universally and inclusively designing their products and services.
The Norwegian Authority for Universal Design of ICT says that inclusive design is “necessary for some and good for everyone”. I want to take this a step further. Universal design is absolutely necessary for some, but it’s awesome for everyone because when a programmer works with persons with disabilities to ensure their software is accessible and usable for them, it will work better for me, for my mom, and for you.
The 7 Lovely Wins of Inclusive Leadership
Inclusive leadership is about using your position as a leader to create a more inclusive workplace for everyone. It is about recognizing your power and privilege as a leader, seeking an understanding of the needs of diverse teams, and creating an environment that allows everyone to succeed.
Inclusive leadership is about using your position as a leader to create a more inclusive workplace for everyone. It is about recognizing your power and privilege as a leader, seeking an understanding of the needs of diverse teams, and creating an environment that allows everyone to succeed. Inclusive leadership is important because it helps create a culture of respect, acceptance, and collaboration among employees. It also helps to foster innovation and creativity by providing a safe space for people to share their ideas without fear of judgement. It can help reduce turnover rates as employees feel valued and respected and that they belong in their work environment. By investing in inclusive leadership training and practices, companies can ensure they are creating an equitable workplace for everyone. The 7 Lovely Wins of Inclusive Leadership are drawn from Dr. Anthony Giannoumis’ motivational keynote on Inclusive Leadership.
Inclusive design is necessary for some but awesome for everyone. It’s a new way to design with extreme users and stakeholders.
Gamification drags your team out of their phone and into the zone. Make inclusion a competition to turn sighs into allies!
Hiring a "good fit" and a "better add". Cognitively diverse teams outperform the competition. Difference is in demand.
It’s dangerous to go alone, but reverse mentoring surrounds you with support so you can see yourself in 360 degrees.
Non-violent communication turns vulnerability into validation and diverse teams into innovation machines.
Inclusion is not being color blind. It’s the opposite. Seeing in color enables you to overcome any adversity to diversity.
You messed up but saying “I'm sorry ok?”, doesn’t cut it. Learn to apologize or get ready to eulogize your reputation.
This is why reverse mentoring will change your work and life.
Mentoring is one of the key drivers for women’s success in nearly all industries. However, reverse mentoring can also benefit both the mentor and mentee alike. Reverse mentorship inverts the traditional mentor-mentee relationship.
Mentoring is one of the key drivers for women’s success in nearly all industries. However, reverse mentoring can also benefit both the mentor and mentee alike. Reverse mentorship inverts the traditional mentor-mentee relationship. Professionally, reverse mentors are often junior to their mentees and can provide critical insights on their leadership and career. Being a reverse mentor helps showcase the value you bring to a team and consider new pathways for your own career advancement. The first step to reverse mentorship is creating trust between the mentor and mentee. Since the typical power relationships are reversed, reverse mentors must be able to trust that their advice will be taken seriously. If you have a typical mentor, you can offer to be their reverse mentor and help them see their work and position from a different perspective. As a reverse mentee, you have to open yourself up to receiving advice from someone who is junior to you, and be able see the value in their perspective. It’s the reverse mentor’s responsibility to give you a critical appraisal of your work from their point of view, and it’s the reverse mentee’s responsibility to take action on that advice. Who makes great reverse mentors? Ideally, reverse mentors are about three to five years junior to their mentees. This enables them to give you the perspective of the next generation of professionals and gives them the chance to think critically about the next stage of their careers.
Investing time and effort in reverse mentoring and being a reverse mentee will give you new opportunities to advance your career in ways you wouldn’t expect.
This is Why Universal Design Solves Problems You Didn’t Know Existed
I believe that designers want to reach everyone. They want people to fall in love with their work. They want to create elegant solutions that solve day-to-day challenges. They want to show off the amazing things that they have created.
I believe that designers want to reach everyone. They want people to fall in love with their work. They want to create elegant solutions that solve day-to-day challenges. They want to show off the amazing things that they have created.
Designers do not actively want to exclude anyone.
Yet, everyday an older person who is losing their vision struggles to access their online bank account. A woman asks her smart speaker the same thing repeatedly and it fails to recognize her voice. An immigrant is not sure whether he has sent his doctor the correct information because the website is not available in his first language. And there are millions more, every day that try and fail to do the things that the majority of the population takes for granted.
Although designers have good intentions, they are unaware of the struggles, the pain points, and the areas of friction that marginalized people experience when they try to use their products. Although they may practice human-centred design, they have put the wrong human at the centre of their design. Although they may try to empathize with their users, they have failed to show compassion towards the millions of people who are excluded, under-represented, or actively ignored by traditional design processes.
Universal design is a cutting-edge solution for promoting digital equality for all marginalized groups.
It comes down to a single idea. Making digital solutions that everyone can use equally. With that simple idea, we can transform our work by enabling everyone to participate in the knowledge society and digital economy. It can connect what we do, research, innovation, entrepreneurship with why we do it, people, the planet, and prosperity. Universal design started back in the 1990s, but it has spread all over the world. The UN has mainstreamed universal design in all of their policies and programmes, and under UN human rights law, countries around the world have an obligation to put universal design into practice.
Universal design comes down to four key concepts. First, equality: Universal design is about creating technology that everyone can use equally. What we want is for everyone to have the opportunity to access and use technology equally. What we have are huge digital divides that separate people into those that have access and can easily use technology and those that cannot. This means that digital divides affect women and girls more than men and boys, persons with disabilities more than persons without disabilities, persons that live in rural areas more than urban areas, older persons more than younger persons, and so on. Second, diversity: Universal design is all about recognizing the barriers that people experience participating in society. We live in an incredibly diverse world, but diversity isn’t a checklist. We must recognize that a person who holds an intersectional identity will experience greater levels of marginalization than others. This means a woman with a disability will experience barriers accessing and using technology because of her disability and her gender. Her experience will be different than a man with a disability or a woman without a disability. Third, accessibility: Universal design comes at the intersection of accessibility and usability. This means having access to technology and using technology are interrelated. Having access to a computer doesn’t enable someone to use the web. Being able to use a mobile phone, doesn’t necessarily mean someone will have access to mobile internet. Fourth, participation: universal design is all about designing technology in collaboration with relevant users and stakeholders. Historically, technology was only usable for an elite group of technical experts. Now, we expect technology to be usable for everyone. It used to be that technology was only created by an elite group of experts. But now, we can find people with almost no technical skill creating new technologies all the time. Ensuring that a diverse group of people have a key role in creating new technologies is the most critical aspect of universal design.
We need awareness.
We need to design solutions that everyone can use equally. We need universal design. The annual Universal Design Day is celebrated every year on May 28th. Innovators, entrepreneurs, and knowledge creators throughout the world will bring attention to the benefits of universal design for innovation and entrepreneurship. It is a turning point in the over thirty-year history since the invention of universal design and an opportunity to look to the future.
I believe that universal design can change the world. If you want to learn more about my life and work in universal design, subscribe to my podcast available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts. Follow me on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok, or take my course on the Fundamentals of Universal Design, which is also available on Listenable.
This will make you a transformative leader
Transformative leaders work with diverse teams to identify critical opportunities and then catalyze change. They create a clear and compelling vision that helps guide others and combine inspiration with implementation to co-create change with their team.
Transformative leaders work with diverse teams to identify critical opportunities and then catalyze change. They create a clear and compelling vision that helps guide others and combine inspiration with implementation to co-create change with their team.
Transformative leaders
Have a strong sense of purpose.
Talk optimistically about the future.
Have a collective sense of mission.
Heighten others’ desires to succeed.
Increase others’ willingness to try harder.
The EQUALS global network for digital gender equality recently published a study, “Perceptions of Power”, which investigates the differences between how men and women define leadership. Their perceptions shape the opportunities they have for becoming leaders and the study provides new recommendations for promoting women in tech sector.
This is how you can prevent young men from being radicalized on the Internet
Networks of white male supremacist communities are using algorithms and digital marketing funnels to influence young men and convert them to violent extremist ideologies. Here are five ways you can do to prevent young men from being radicalized on the Internet.
Networks of white male supremacist communities are using algorithms and digital marketing funnels to influence young men and convert them to violent extremist ideologies.
Here are five ways you can do to prevent young men from being radicalized on the Internet.
Learn about the ways that social media is being used to target and recruit young men (resources at the end of the article)
Advocate for social policies preventing unemployment, poverty, and social exclusion
Contribute to a positive counter-narrative
Teach young people to think critically
Make implicit radicalization prevention an integral part of existing youth programs