Gaming and Violent Extremism: Understanding the Risks and Building Resilience

Описание: In today’s digital world, gaming is more than just play- it is a space for creativity, community, and connection. With millions of users engaging across platforms every day, gaming environments offer enormous positive potential. But these same spaces have also attracted the attention of malicious actors, such as terrorist and violent extremist groups, that seek to exploit them.

How can online gaming spaces become fertile ground for dangerous and harmful narratives? And, more importantly, how can we safeguard them and leverage their pro-social benefits?

This short video explores the complex intersection between the gaming world and the risks of violent extremism, shedding light on how some actors attempt to radicalize, recruit, or spread harmful ideologies under the radar. It also highlights the powerful role that gaming can play in building safer, more resilient communities online.

Whether you are a gamer, educator, policymaker, or simply curious, this video invites you to reflect, stay informed, and be part of the solution.
Join the conversation and help ensure gaming remains a force for good.

This video was produced by UNICRI using Canva, with select footage generated through OpenAI’s Sora.