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Adolescence can be a time of great opportunities, as youth transition from childhood to adulthood and prepare for the responsibilities ahead, including their livelihood, family obligations and productive engagement with their communities. However, among the many communities in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) that are disrupted by conflict or impoverishment, opportunities for youth can be severely limited. Recent political and demographic factors have exposed the vulnerability of many segments of the civilian population in the MENA region. These vulnerabilities are driven by the expansion of regional conflicts and mass population displacement in urban settings.
As delegates of SOCHUM, you must address important social development questions and aim to understand these drivers of radicalisation as it’s the first step to stopping its rise.