Difference between revisions of "Hanif Qadir"
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'''Hanif Qadir''' is "a former extremist"<ref>https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-29872054</ref> who has worked with the [[Active Change Foundation]] and the [[Institute for Statecraft]]. | '''Hanif Qadir''' is "a former extremist"<ref>https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-29872054</ref> who has worked with the [[Active Change Foundation]] and the [[Institute for Statecraft]]. | ||
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| + | Qadir's [https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanif-qadir-519018b LinkedIn profile] as of December 2019: | ||
| + | {{QB|Consultant & Adviser on P/CVE work. Was Founder & CEO of The Active Change Foundation. A charity set up to Counter Violent Extremism & Prevent gang crime. Started the globally recognised #NotinMyName campaign. Amongst other Best practice models based on personal & real grass roots engagement. 16 years in the field of successful cutting edge CVE work. De-Rad Interventions to high risk individuals since 2003. Practical on the ground face to face experience. Government Adviser on CVE 2006 - 2016. International speaker/Lecturer/Panellist on CVE & De-Radicalisation - Deep understanding & knowledge on all aspects of extremism. Forward thinker, who has the ability to recognise emerging threats and apply early interventions & effective counter measures. | ||
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| + | Whoever is operating in the field of CVE/Preventing Violent Extremism and Terrorist Recruitment. You must know the problem is evolving more rapidly than ever before and the near future will pose many challenges, even more-so if we do not address this effectively and with real, practical & organically grown solutions. | ||
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| + | Unfortunately i say, this problem has generated 1000's of 'experts' across the globe. The industry is saturated with so many research papers and guidence[sic.] notes. Most of which can be better used for the toilet.. | ||
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| + | This problem is getting worse, and it needs serious consideration by sincere, committed & knowledgeable individuals. Nothing less. | ||
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| + | I'm currently open for new opportunities & work. I'm not one to mince my words and I don't speak without evidence or experience. Thank you for viewing. Sincere Regards. }} | ||
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In 2003 he founded the [[Active Change Foundation]]. | In 2003 he founded the [[Active Change Foundation]]. | ||
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Revision as of 13:42, 15 December 2019
 Hanif Qadir       (“terror expert”) | |
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| Born | June 1965 |
| Residence | England |
| Nationality | UK |
| Founder of | Active Change Foundation |
| Member of | Active Change Foundation, Institute for Statecraft |
| Interests | • “radicalisation” • “Islamic terrorism” • CVE |
Hanif Qadir is "a former extremist"[1] who has worked with the Active Change Foundation and the Institute for Statecraft.
Own Words
Qadir's LinkedIn profile as of December 2019:
Consultant & Adviser on P/CVE work. Was Founder & CEO of The Active Change Foundation. A charity set up to Counter Violent Extremism & Prevent gang crime. Started the globally recognised #NotinMyName campaign. Amongst other Best practice models based on personal & real grass roots engagement. 16 years in the field of successful cutting edge CVE work. De-Rad Interventions to high risk individuals since 2003. Practical on the ground face to face experience. Government Adviser on CVE 2006 - 2016. International speaker/Lecturer/Panellist on CVE & De-Radicalisation - Deep understanding & knowledge on all aspects of extremism. Forward thinker, who has the ability to recognise emerging threats and apply early interventions & effective counter measures.
Whoever is operating in the field of CVE/Preventing Violent Extremism and Terrorist Recruitment. You must know the problem is evolving more rapidly than ever before and the near future will pose many challenges, even more-so if we do not address this effectively and with real, practical & organically grown solutions.
Unfortunately i say, this problem has generated 1000's of 'experts' across the globe. The industry is saturated with so many research papers and guidence[sic.] notes. Most of which can be better used for the toilet..
This problem is getting worse, and it needs serious consideration by sincere, committed & knowledgeable individuals. Nothing less.
I'm currently open for new opportunities & work. I'm not one to mince my words and I don't speak without evidence or experience. Thank you for viewing. Sincere Regards.
Activities
In 2002 Qadir "travelled to Afghanistan to fight for al-Qaeda, but quickly returned"[2] "when he saw the crimes being committed against civilians".[3]
In 2003 he founded the Active Change Foundation.
Qadir was a "Senior Associate Fellow" of the Institute for Statecraft, whose speciality was listed as "Leadership for Societal Integration".Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag;
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Related Quotation
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| Peter Neumann | “No one I know has done more on the ground with practical experience countering violent extremism than Hanif Qadir. His experience and expertise is something we can all learn from. For anyone interested in counter-extremism, his book is an absolute must read.” | Peter Neumann |
