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Fathima Azmiya Badurdeen is a Researcher at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Religion, Culture and Society, within the Department of Christianity and the History of Ideas. Her work focuses on violent extremism, conflict transformation, and peacebuilding, with a regional emphasis on East Africa. She has authored or co-authored over 12 publications since 2023, including peer-reviewed articles, policy briefs, and books addressing topics like counter-extremism strategies, religious freedom, and the crime-terror nexus.
Her research integrates interdisciplinary approaches, often involving fieldwork in Kenya and other regions affected by extremist activities. Notable contributions include analyses of de-radicalization processes in urban margins, the dynamics of cults and religious extremism, and the role of NGOs in addressing violent extremism. She has presented her findings at international conferences and provided expert commentary on high-profile cases such as the Shakahola Massacre.
Dr. Badurdeen collaborates with institutions like the French Institute of International Relations and the Center of Religion Conflict and Globalization. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those addressing peace, justice, and strong institutions. She can be reached via email at f.a.badurdeen@rug.nl or through her LinkedIn profile.
Activities include academic talks on topics such as freedom of religion in PCVE projects and ethics in security-sensitive research. She has contributed to policy briefs aimed at actualizing national counter-extremism strategies and enhancing minority community protections.
