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BAG RelEx
Berlin, DEImpact-drivenNGODemocracy & Public GoodsEducation
Impact3Sustainability Goals
Employees11 - 50
Founded2016
LocationBerlin
About BAG RelEx
BAG RelEx, the German Council on Preventing Extremism, is a national umbrella organization established in November 2016. It is dedicated to preventing religiously motivated extremism and educating against radicalisation. Uniting nearly 40 civil society member organizations across Germany, BAG RelEx fosters knowledge, awareness, and integration to strengthen social commitment against radicalisation. The organization receives significant funding from Germany’s Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth, alongside other state programs. It serves as a platform for expert exchange and advocacy in civil society prevention work.
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Sustainability Goals
Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Fostering peaceful and inclusive societies
BAG RelEx strengthens social cohesion and democratic values. The organization engages in prevention and deradicalisation to counter extremism.
Quality Education
Political education for extremism prevention
The organization offers political education projects promoting tolerance, democracy, and participation, and educating against radicalisation.
Reduced Inequalities
Reducing social division caused by extremism
Through its extremism prevention work, BAG RelEx helps to reduce social inequalities and promotes the integration of marginalized groups.
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FAQs
Q1What is the purpose of BAG RelEx?
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BAG RelEx is a national umbrella organization established in 2016 to prevent religiously motivated extremism and educate against radicalisation. Its mission is to foster knowledge, awareness, and integration to strengthen social commitment against radicalisation.
Q2How is BAG RelEx structured and how many member organizations does it include?
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BAG RelEx is an umbrella organization uniting nearly 40 civil society member organizations across Germany. These organizations collaborate to prevent faith-based extremism. Internally, BAG RelEx employs 11 staff members.
Q3How is BAG RelEx's work funded?
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The organization receives significant funding from Germany’s Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth under its “Live Democracy!” scheme. Additional funding is provided by Berlin’s State Commission against Violence and Hessen’s “Active for Democracy and against Extremism” scheme.
Q4What types of prevention and education services does BAG RelEx offer?
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Member organizations offer comprehensive prevention projects and services, including political education to promote tolerance and democracy, and counseling centers for disengagement from extremist influences. Services target children, adolescents, young adults, parents, professionals, and institutions.
Q5Where is BAG RelEx headquartered and where do its member organizations operate?
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BAG RelEx is headquartered in Berlin. However, its over thirty member organizations operate at local, municipal, and national levels throughout Germany, ensuring widespread service delivery.
Q6Where can I find current job openings at BAG RelEx?
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Current job openings and information on career opportunities at BAG RelEx can be found at this link: https://www.bag-relex.de/dl.php?url=https://www.bag-relex.de/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2501-Ausschreibung-SHK.pdf
