Maajid Nawaz
Counter-Extremism Activist | Promoting Pluralism & Democracy
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Maajid Nawaz is a former Islamist turned counter-extremism activist. As the co-founder of the Quilliam Foundation, he works to counter extremism and promote pluralism and democracy.
Nawaz is the author of the acclaimed memoir 'Radical: My Journey Out of Islamist Extremism' and has appeared on major media outlets around the world. His TED talks have garnered millions of views, offering insights into religious and political radicalization.
Through his keynotes, Nawaz provides audiences with frameworks for building more inclusive, tolerant societies.
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A global culture to fight extremism
Why do transnational extremist organizations succeed where democratic movements have a harder time taking hold? Maajid Nawaz, a former Islamist extremist, asks for new grassroots stories and global social activism to spread democracy in the face of nationalism and xenophobia.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED 2011 | 2011 | 🇺🇸Long Beach, United States |
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