N/Zealand Holds 1st Meeting on Countering Terrorism, Violent Extremism
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern opened New Zealand’s first meeting on countering terrorism and violent extremism on Tuesday. The meeting is holding in Christchurch over the next two days. A terrorist attack occurred on March 15, 2019 when a gunman killed 51 people at two mosques in Christchurch. The meeting of “a country at peace” would […]
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern opened New Zealand’s first meeting on countering terrorism and violent extremism on Tuesday.
The meeting is holding in Christchurch over the next two days.
A terrorist attack occurred on March 15, 2019 when a gunman killed 51 people at two mosques in Christchurch.
The meeting of “a country at peace” would look at “how we can all contribute to making our country more inclusive and safe,’’ Ardern said.
The meeting would be held annually, promoting public conversation, understanding and research on radicalisation.
“It will look at ways to challenge hate-motivated extremist ideologies and discuss priorities to address issues of terrorism and violent extremism.
“This inaugural hui (meeting) brings together community, civil society, academia, the private sector and government to listen, share and learn both knowledge and experiences,’’ said the prime minister.
