Entry and Exit Points
The fate of violent extremist groups depends largely on how states respond. This 5-part study by UNDP and the EU explores the localised and transnational factors that influence extremism and violence in South-East Asia, and the actions that are needed by governments and development agencies in order to prevent it.
SPINDL led the development of visual storytelling for the Entry and Exit Points study, culminating in a digital campaign, exhibition of multimedia in Bangkok, Thailand, and virtual exhibition at the Oslo III Conference for the Prevention of Violent Extremism.
As part of this study, SPINDL interviewed people who had been affected by extremism in different ways. Each story presents at best an incomplete picture, but by sharing aspects of their raw lived experiences, we can begin to better understand what violent extremism means in the context of this diverse region.
Storytelling as a vehicle to understanding.
Social concepts can be difficult to contextualise. Through assembling a local-level team of multimedia journalists and videographers, photo essays and videos were developed to provide a human face to the social issues and factors influencing extremism in Asia.
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Supported by Studio Mnemonic, this website showcases the videos and photography developed as part of the project, as well as download links for the five-part study.
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Photography and stories were added to the design of these publications to demonstrate the ways in which violent extremism affects local communities.
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At this PVE conference presented by UNDP Oslo Governance Centre, a virtual micro-site and online exhibition was developed and endorsed by the Head of EU’s Foreign Policy Instruments, Hilde Hardeman, and Director of UNDP Bangkok Regional Hub, Christophe Bahuet.
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Attended by ambassadors and other high-level guests, this event promoted a holistic approach to preventing violent extremism.
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For the in-person launch event, an exhibition and correlating booklet of stories was developed.
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