The Regional Committee for the Prevention of Radicalism and Violent Extremism was established in the prefecture of Durrës. The meeting brought together a broad group of actors as described in Order no. 185 dated 31.10.2023 of the Prime Minister, demonstrating a unified approach towards addressing the challenges of radicalism and violent extremism. The formation of the Committee underlines the government’s commitment to fostering a collaborative environment, bringing together representatives from various sectors, including law enforcement actors such as local police, probation, border police, social services, employment, health and education.

The meeting was chaired by the Prefect of Durrës Emiljan Jani, who will also play the role of the chairman of the Committee, showing the high level of importance given to this initiative, and was co-assisted by the National Coordinator for CVE, Lejdi Dervishi and the Director of Counseling Line for Women and Girls, Iris Luarasi, emphasizing the all-inclusive and multidisciplinary approach.

The meeting established the basic framework for the Committee’s objectives, emphasizing the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach to effectively combat the threat of radicalization and violent extremism at the regional level. Participants engaged in comprehensive discussions on strategies for early identification, intervention and promotion of inclusive community engagement practices. The establishment of this Committee is a critical step forward in increasing coordination and cooperation among all relevant stakeholders, ensuring a cohesive response aimed at protecting the community and supporting national security.

This initiative reflects the national strategy to proactively address the roots of radicalization and violent extremism and sets a precedent for regional cooperation. The commitment demonstrated by all participants in today’s meeting is a promising indicator of the potential impact this committee will have in fostering a safer community. The Committee approved the regulation for the functioning of the Regional Committee for the Prevention of Radicalism and the Fight against Violent Extremism and defined the members of its technical Secretariat.

This meeting marks the beginning of a joint effort in the Durrës region to address and mitigate the factors that contribute to radicalism and violent extremism. With the leadership of the Prefect and the