In December 2022, the UN General Assembly adopted resolution 77/243, designating February 12 as the International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and when Conducive to Terrorism, first observed in February 2023. The day underscores that countering violent extremism cannot rely on security and military measures alone; it requires addressing the root causes that push individuals toward radicalization, such as poverty, social marginalization, weak education systems, and lack of economic opportunity, alongside online hate speech and disinformation exploited by extremist groups to recruit young people. The day is marked with international events and seminars bringing together policymakers, researchers, civil society organizations, and youth to discuss preventive strategies centered on education, economic empowerment, and community dialogue rather than purely security-focused approaches — aiming to build more cohesive communities better equipped to resist extremist narratives.