SEMAH - Conflict prevention and promotion of intercultural dialogue in Mauritania (phase II)

23.07.2024

"Semah", which literally means tolerance or forgiveness, is a project specifically dedicated to Mauritanian youth to encourage them to express themselves, to participate in defining the policies that concern them and to contribute to the implementation of economic, social and human development projects.

 

General objective: to help prevent violent extremism, defuse community conflicts and promote interculturality in Mauritania, in line with the relevant strategies of the Mauritanian government and in particular the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sports, and Civic Service (MAJESSC).

Specific objectives : 

  • SO1: support the improvement and increase in the range of services available to young people ;
  • SO2: to support the implementation and advocacy of civil society organisations working with young people in the fields of conflict prevention and violent radicalisation, the promotion of civic culture, intercultural and religious dialogue and the role of women.

Expected results :

  • SO1/R1 The institutional strengthening of the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sports, and Civic Service (MAJESSC), its regional delegations, as well as municipalities and all other institutions involved in the National Strategy for Youth, Sport and Leisure (SNJSL) is supported.
  • SO1/R2 The provision of services that have an impact on defusing potential community conflicts and/or those linked to religious extremism among young people is increased and improved.
  • SO2/R3 Initiatives by civil society organisations for and with young people in the fields of conflict prevention and violent radicalisation, the promotion of civic culture, intercultural and religious dialogue and the role of women are supported.
Mauritania
4 400 000 €
Completed
Multi-sector
Youth, security (via the prevention of radicalisation and violent extremism), public services (culture, sport, civil society organisations), participatory democracy and citizenship, intercultural dialogue, etc.
Contact Details

Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sports, and Civic Service (MAJESSC)

Mme Aicha Lekhal - aicha-lekhal@majessc.gov.mr 

Baham Ejiwen - bahampcdi@gmail.com 

Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sports, and Civic Service (MAJESSC)
11th European Development Fund (EDF)