His Excellency Dr. Mansour Al-Shammari, Secretary-General of the Global Center for Combating Extremist Ideology (Etidal), welcomed today, Monday, October 6, 2025, Mr. Leif Villadsen, the Acting Director of the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI), at the Center’s headquarters in Riyadh.
During the visit, both sides discussed ways of collaboration and partnership in areas of mutual interest, particularly in combating extremist ideology.
Mr. Villadsen was briefed during the visit on Etidal’s strategies and efforts in combating extremist ideology, in addition to a review of the key initiatives and partnerships launched by the Center and the tangible results they have achieved.
At the end of the visit, His Excellency Dr. Mansour Al-Shammari presented Etidal’s shield as a memorial gift to Mr. Leif Villadsen, the Acting Director of the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI).
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