Nanton: The Nanton District Directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has engaged youth groups in the area as part of efforts to prevent and contain violent extremism through the promotion of social cohesion. The youth groups, drawn from various communities, were taken through peaceful coexistence and inter-faith tolerance, triggers and effects of violent extremism, radicalisation and the impact of disinformation, misinformation, and ways they could adopt to resist and withstand the appeal of terrorist groups. According to Ghana News Agency, this initiative is part of the implementation of phase two of the European Union-funded project dubbed 'Preventing and Containing Violent Extremism (PCVE)', executed by the NCCE. The project is aimed at augmenting the youth's understanding of peacebuilding mechanisms, social cohesion, and community-based mechanisms, including identifying early warning signs and basic community-based strategies for countering arms' proliferation. Mr Iddrisu Ibrahi m, Nanton District Director of NCCE, addressing participants during the engagement at Nanton, emphasized the importance of instilling in the youth a spirit of patriotism and civic responsibility. He highlighted the need to invoke a sense of belonging to their immediate community, which would help them appreciate the negative consequences of joining violent extremist groups and understand the legal framework that barred them from such activities. This understanding, he noted, would empower them to become peace ambassadors. He advised the youth to be vigilant against being manipulated by violent extremists, urging them to report any suspicious characters and activities of violent extremist groups to security agencies. This, he said, would enable the authorities to address various crimes in the area, fostering peaceful coexistence. Mr Inusah Iddrisu, Principal Public Education Officer and Investigator at the Northern Regional Office of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice, encouraged the youth to adopt non-violent means in resolving their grievances and refrain from activities that could fuel violent extremism. He advocated for the promotion of the rule of law and human rights to ensure harmony in the communities. Participants, after engaging in group discussion sessions focused on promoting peace and tolerance, pledged their commitment to safeguarding peace and stability in their communities.