Challenge Radicalisation
Video resources
Perspectives & Context
Fighting hate with Olivér Pusztai
In the video, Hungarian youtuber, blogger and LGBTQ+ activist Olivér Pusztai talks about his experiences with radicalisation, hate speech and bullying both online and offline. He explains why he thinks these phenomena have to be challenged and how he fights prejudices and tries to form people’s way of thinking about the LGBTQ+ community.
Radicalisation - what is it? Prevent, anticipate, react!
Here is the story of Przemysław Witkowski, a journalist and academic who was brutally beaten by a right-wing extremist in July 2019 in Wroclaw. The journalist reacted to neo-Nazi symbols and xenophobic inscriptions on the wall in the centre of the city. His reaction to breaking the law in public space was met with aggression from an extremist attacker. Przemek tells his story, talks about what happened to him and what consequences the incident had for him. He speaks about what ideological violence and radicalization that leads to extremism means for him personally. Jacek Purski from the Institute of Social Safety explains the process of radicalization and the impact it has on our everyday safety. Jacek Mazurczak (Institute of Social Safety) speaks about the importance of multi-sectoral co-operation in preventing and counteracting radicalization in Poland. The film was recorded as part of the DO ONE BRAVE THING project.
On hate, calmly, with Ionuț Bodonea
In the video, Romanian radio host Ionuț Bodonea explains how he learnt more about radicalisation and hate speech and how he realised that these phenomena need to be challenged. He also talks about how he and his colleagues try to prevent radical ideas from appearing in their radio show while still allowing freedom of expression. He encourages viewers to look for information and take a stance against radicalisation and hate speech.
Life after hate
Learn the story of Staszek, a former neo-Nazi, about his involvement in activities against extremism and radicalisation
Exit from hate
Learn the story of Staszek, a former neo-Nazi, about how he managed to leave this environment and start a new life.
The mind defends against radicalisation
Learn the story of Tomasz, a former activist of far-right organizations, about how he got there and why he decided to leave them.
Nicu’s story: an empowering story of complete change
This is the amazing story of a man s transformation. Starting the age of 13, Nicu was part of a neighbourhood gang that among other illegal activities, targeted violent actions towards ethnic minorities like the Hungarian and Roma. He was in and out of prison for 20 years. Nicu’s life changed completely and sudden when while in prison again, he met by accident his now wife, Simona, a young student at the Conservatory and Conductor of Orchestra.
Simona: How love is stronger than hate
In 2010, Simona was a 20 year old Conservatory student who played violin, and traveled Europe on music tours with her colleagues. She was preparing for a great musical career when she met Nicu, a convict and member of a street gang for more than 20 years, who among other illegal activities targeted ethnical minorities like Hungarians and Roma. Nicu is now her husband. Discover the story of how a woman’ love and trust, changed a man’s life completely and made him give up his gang and hate for others.
Radicalisation in school
Listen to the story of history teacher László Lőrinc, who speaks about his experiences with radicalised students and what teachers can do about it.
Do good for the nation - but how?
History teacher student and activist Attila Lénárt tells why he felt attracted by extremist ideologies and what made him rethink his values.
Falling into the spiral of radicalisation, how does it happen?
In this video, RAN expert Luca Guglielminetti describes the different situations and fertile conditions which may lead to the progressive detachment of one person from their usual social context and the emergence of polarising views which eventually result in extremism and radicalisation.
Disengagement is possible, and this is how it works
In this video, RAN expert Luca Guglielminetti describes how a person who has fallen into the spiral of hate, violence and engagement in radical groups can leave the movement to start a new life.
