STRATEGIES FOR PROTECTING YOUTH AND WOMEN FROM EXTREMISM THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA: INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCES AND PRACTICES IN UZBEKISTAN
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14130753Keywords:
social media, radicalization, online safety, extremism, digital literacy, social media.Abstract
This article examines effective measures and experiences from various countries aimed at protecting young people and women from radicalization and negative influences through social media. The analysis includes platforms such as Uzbekistan's "Girls' Academy" and Germany's "Islam-ist." These programs help to enhance digital literacy, develop critical thinking skills, and enable young individuals to critically assess online information, thereby safeguarding them from the impacts of extremism.
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