Factors Influencing Extremism and Violence

The video discusses the impact of armed conflict on displacement and IOM's efforts to address it through non-violent means. It highlights the drivers of conflict, such as land disputes and marginalization, and the importance of conflict analysis. IOM's tools for peace include community-based conflict management and reintegration programs. The video also covers community violence reduction and strategies to counter violent extremism, emphasizing the need for participatory processes and addressing local needs.

What is a key focus of IOM's work in reducing irregular migration?

• Encouraging urbanization

• Increasing military presence

• Preventing and resolving conflict through non-violent means

• Promoting economic growth

What are some common drivers of armed conflict?

• Disputes over land and resources

• Technological advancements

• Cultural exchanges

• Global warming

What is the purpose of a conflict analysis in peace-building programs?

• To establish new borders

• To promote tourism

• To increase military funding

• To develop a theory of change

Which of the following is NOT a tool used by IOM to prevent violence?

• Disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration

• Increasing arms supply

• Strengthening community resilience

• Community-based conflict management

What is the role of the ICRS system in IOM's reintegration programming?

• To track migration patterns

• To monitor social media

• To provide military training

• To register former fighters and refer them to services

What is a key feature of community violence reduction programs?

• Promoting international trade

• Working at a community level to reduce violence

• Building new military bases

• Focusing on individual rehabilitation

How do participatory processes contribute to community violence reduction programs?

• By increasing government control

• By empowering communities and building social cohesion

• By reducing community involvement

• By promoting individualism

What factors make individuals susceptible to joining extremist groups?

• Political stability

• Access to education

• Systemic poverty and marginalization

• Cultural diversity

How do armed groups exploit gaps in governance?

• By feeding on discontent

• By supporting local businesses

• By promoting peace

• By enhancing infrastructure

In what way do IOM's peace-building programs align with other goals?

• They focus solely on military solutions

• They work in concert with stabilization and development goals

• They ignore local contexts

• They prioritize economic sanctions