Victims/survivors of terrorism (both those who have been targets of a terrorist attack and those who have lost a relative) play an important role in preventing and countering violent extremism (P/CVE), given they can testify to the harm and suffering caused by terrorism. 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of the European Remembrance Day for Victims of Terrorism, which was first created to remember those who lost their lives in the 2004 Madrid train bombings. In this edition of the RAN Practitioners Update we therefore explore the importance of this day, the need to support victims, and enable them to play a role in P/CVE. This includes the latest RAN Reporters Spotlight magazine, film and summary of the event. The Update also highlights some upcoming RAN Practitioners events, the most recent RAN Practitioners papers, and a project delivered by a member of the network.
Victims/survivors
Ceremony
On 11 March 2024, the EU paid tribute to victims and survivors of terrorism. Organised by the European Commission, in close cooperation with the RAN Victims and Survivors of Terrorism Working Group (VoT) and the Spanish government, the European Remembrance Day for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism, heard from a number of victims who shared their experiences and gave their testimonies. The event featured a minute of silence, the tree ceremony and musical interludes.
Film
A short film produced by RAN Practitioners captures some of the highlights from the European Remembrance Day for Victims of Terrorism. The film hears from the RAN VoT Working Group co-leads about the importance of the day, as well as from a number of victims/survivors from across the EU who attended and/or shared their testimonies at the event.
Spotlight
The latest edition of the RAN Practitioners Spotlight magazine takes a look at the role of victims/survivors of terrorism in preventing and countering violent extremism (P/CVE).
The magazine features a summary of the European Remembrance Day for Victims of Terrorism and some case studies about organisations which support victims/survivors of terrorism.
Upcoming events
Stay tuned to the Calendar page on the RAN Practitioners website for updates on meetings which will take place in 2024.
Projects
We continue our series of featuring some of the best P/CVE projects funded by the EU. In this Update we focus on the RADEX project, which aims to prevent the radicalisation of young people. Read more
Publications
EU Handbook on victims of terrorism
The EU Handbook on victims of terrorism, produced by the EU Centre of Expertise for Victims of Terrorism, aims to assist in the practical implementation of the EU legislation on the rights of victims of terrorism. It is based on lessons learned from responses to previous terrorist attacks. The Handbook is accompanied by a separate Annex.
Ensuring the well-being of victims/survivors of terrorism involved in P/CVE
A recent paper by RAN Practitioners, published in March 2024, explores how to safeguard the well-being of victims/survivors of terrorism, including how to provide safe environments, how to involve victims/survivors in the design of interventions, how to provide support during the delivery of interventions and how to provide aftercare.
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