As technological advancement rapidly transforms our societies, the intersection between technology and violent extremism presents a perplexing challenge: not only have extremists long been exploiting technology to recruit members, disseminate narratives and create platforms, but in many cases have been manipulating online platforms more effectively than governments and civil society alike.
In Pakistan this poses a particular problem, as extremist networks are known to operate freely with little hindrance to their activities; there are few coordinated efforts actively working to counter such trends.
As daunting as this picture is, however, it also offers a valuable opportunity. With the ability to harness the benefits of technology, encourage community participation and work across sectors, we have the chance to formulate fresh responses to the problems we face.
That’s where our Peace Accelerator comes in.