What does this involve?

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Figen's workshops start by telling the story of what happened to her and her family. She then focusses her attention on the audience and explores with them values such as kindness, forgiveness, tolerance, inclusion and unity within communities. Figen believes that young people are the answer to a better, more peaceful world as they are the adults and decision makers of the future, but more importantly, they can pass these values on to their own children and generations thereafter. She believes that nobody should fear difference, and instead should embrace it as an enrichment to their own world concept. 

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She also educates young people about the dangers of online radicalisation, explains how to recognise signs of radicalisation within themselves or others and gives practical tips on what to do if someone is in danger of being radicalised. Quite often the response from this is shockingly high, and many pupils admit to being exposed to this on the internet from a young age. 

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Her workshop takes around 60 minutes and includes a Q&A session at the end where teachers are also encouraged to participate. These workshops are suitable for secondary school age upwards, and can be done back to back for different groups in any capacity, from small classes to large assemblies. To date, Figen has spoken to in excess of 25,000 young people across the UK.

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Whilst Figen's sessions are free of charge, please note that travel expenses (train fares, taxis and, if necessary, accommodation) are to be covered. 

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For availability, visit the contact page.