Network member, Ahmad Mansour is a Palestinian Israeli who has dedicated his life to countering Muslim extremism and anti-Semitism, particularly among Muslim youth in Germany. Ahmad works closely with European and German policymakers on ways to counter extremism and prevent anti-Semitism.
Ahmad is the Director of Heroes, a Berlin-based organization dedicated to helping young Muslim men to reject extremism and customs that oppress women and girls in the name of honor. He is also a Program Director at the European Foundation for Democracy and a Research Associate at the Centre for Democratic Culture. Ahmad is a member of the German Islam Conference, where he serves on the working group to prevent extremism among youth.
In the public eye
In 2012, Ahmad appeared in the media just 7 times. In 2013, he appeared 46 times bringing much needed attention to Islamic extremism in Germany and beyond.
Interviews
“Anti-Semitism: an everyday phenomenon.” Deutsche Welle, 30 January 2013.
“The Koran is above all.” Wiener Zeitung, 14 March 2013.
“The boys will start to see things differently.” Die Welt, 26 April 2013.
“The hero maker.” Tages Anzeiger, 04 May 2013.
“Anti-Semitism among immigrants.” Deutche Welle, 07 May 2013.
“Islam conference needs reboot.” Fr-Online, 08 May 2013.
“Prospects for the Arab Spring.” Diesseits: The Humanist Magazine, 14 May 2013.
“Islam conference turns to human rights.” Westfälische Nachrichten, 21 May 2013.
“The Imam drilled me until I was an Islamist.” Die Welt, 26 May 2013.
“Muslims combating anti-Semitism.” YNet News, 30 May 2013.
“Report from the parallel world.” Citizen Times, 30 May 2013.
“Muslims fight anti-Semitism in the Arab world.” Israel News, 31 May 2013.
“AJC and Islam expert call for action against Islamism after the publication of the Constitutional Protection Report.” American Jewish Congress, 11 June 2013.
“Number of Salafists in Germany is increasing dramatically.” Stern, 11 June 2013.
“German Muslims and anti-Semitism.” Forum am Freitag, ZDF, 14 June 2013.
“Between football, the neighbourhood, and Islam.” Neukoellner, 19 June 2013.
“Young people are especially at risk of recruitment.” General Anzeiger, 02 October 2013.
“Radical preachers recruit young people.” KSTA, 02 October 2013.
“German TV: How anti-Semitic is Germany?” Jerusalem Post, 03 November 2013.
“Visit to Neukölln does little to lessen Rabbi Alter’s concerns.” Berliner Morgenpost, 27 October 2013.
“Anti-Semitism on a daily basis.” Der Tagesspiegel, 28 October 2013.
“I was once an Islamist.” Nürnberger Zeitung, 11 December 2013.
Op-eds
“Time to stop playing the victim.” Die Tageszeitung, 22 January 2013.
“We make ourselves complicit with the perpetrators.” Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, 02 February 2013.
“If my brother beats me, it will toughen me up.” Zeit Online, 27 February 2013.
“I used to be an Islamist.” The Commentator, 04 April 2013.
“Buschkowskys's blind spot.” Jüdische Allgemeine, 31 October 2013.
“Mum, I’m fighting for Allah now.” Zeit Online, 07 November 2013.
Broadcast
“Anti-Semitism among Muslim youth.” Deutschlandradio Kultur, 29 March 2013.
“A conversation with Ahmad Mansour.” KulturRadio, 21 April 2013.
“Against Salafism and False Traditions.” Funk Haus Europa Radio, 26 April 2013.
“Bad mood at the Islam conference.” N-TV, 07 May 2013.
“Integration: The hero maker.” MetaTages Schau - ARD, 07 May 2013.
“Islam conference: relevant or outdated?” Funk Haus Europa Radio, 08 May 2013.
“Salafism and political Islam.” OE1 Radio, 17 May 2013.
“Countering hatred.” SWR: Lust auf Kultur Radio, 28 June 2013.
“Against hatred: Why Ahmad Mansour became a Psychologist.” PhonoStar, 28 June 2013.
“What is honour?” PhonoStar, 07 July 2013.
“Ramadan: Fasting in times of crisis.” 3Sat, 10 July 2013.
“Ahmad Mansour Talking.” NDR, 04 August 2013.
“The desire to think for themselves.” WDR5, 14 August 2013.
“Why do young Muslims become radicalised?” DRadio, 14 August 2013.
“Anti-Semitism today: How hostile is Germany toward Jews?” Das Erste, ARD, 28 October 2013.
Interviews
“Anti-Semitism: an everyday phenomenon.” Deutsche Welle, 30 January 2013.
“The Koran is above all.” Wiener Zeitung, 14 March 2013.
“The boys will start to see things differently.” Die Welt, 26 April 2013.
“The hero maker.” Tages Anzeiger, 04 May 2013.
“Anti-Semitism among immigrants.” Deutche Welle, 07 May 2013.
“Islam conference needs reboot.” Fr-Online, 08 May 2013.
“Prospects for the Arab Spring.” Diesseits: The Humanist Magazine, 14 May 2013.
“Islam conference turns to human rights.” Westfälische Nachrichten, 21 May 2013.
“The Imam drilled me until I was an Islamist.” Die Welt, 26 May 2013.
“Muslims combating anti-Semitism.” YNet News, 30 May 2013.
“Report from the parallel world.” Citizen Times, 30 May 2013.
“Muslims fight anti-Semitism in the Arab world.” Israel News, 31 May 2013.
“AJC and Islam expert call for action against Islamism after the publication of the Constitutional Protection Report.” American Jewish Congress, 11 June 2013.
“Number of Salafists in Germany is increasing dramatically.” Stern, 11 June 2013.
“German Muslims and anti-Semitism.” Forum am Freitag, ZDF, 14 June 2013.
“Between football, the neighbourhood, and Islam.” Neukoellner, 19 June 2013.
“Young people are especially at risk of recruitment.” General Anzeiger, 02 October 2013.
“Radical preachers recruit young people.” KSTA, 02 October 2013.
“German TV: How anti-Semitic is Germany?” Jerusalem Post, 03 November 2013.
“Visit to Neukölln does little to lessen Rabbi Alter’s concerns.” Berliner Morgenpost, 27 October 2013.
“Anti-Semitism on a daily basis.” Der Tagesspiegel, 28 October 2013.
“I was once an Islamist.” Nürnberger Zeitung, 11 December 2013.
Op-eds
“Time to stop playing the victim.” Die Tageszeitung, 22 January 2013.
“We make ourselves complicit with the perpetrators.” Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, 02 February 2013.
“If my brother beats me, it will toughen me up.” Zeit Online, 27 February 2013.
“I used to be an Islamist.” The Commentator, 04 April 2013.
“Buschkowskys's blind spot.” Jüdische Allgemeine, 31 October 2013.
“Mum, I’m fighting for Allah now.” Zeit Online, 07 November 2013.
Broadcast
“Anti-Semitism among Muslim youth.” Deutschlandradio Kultur, 29 March 2013.
“A conversation with Ahmad Mansour.” KulturRadio, 21 April 2013.
“Against Salafism and False Traditions.” Funk Haus Europa Radio, 26 April 2013.
“Bad mood at the Islam conference.” N-TV, 07 May 2013.
“Integration: The hero maker.” MetaTages Schau - ARD, 07 May 2013.
“Islam conference: relevant or outdated?” Funk Haus Europa Radio, 08 May 2013.
“Salafism and political Islam.” OE1 Radio, 17 May 2013.
“Countering hatred.” SWR: Lust auf Kultur Radio, 28 June 2013.
“Against hatred: Why Ahmad Mansour became a Psychologist.” PhonoStar, 28 June 2013.
“What is honour?” PhonoStar, 07 July 2013.
“Ramadan: Fasting in times of crisis.” 3Sat, 10 July 2013.
“Ahmad Mansour Talking.” NDR, 04 August 2013.
“The desire to think for themselves.” WDR5, 14 August 2013.
“Why do young Muslims become radicalised?” DRadio, 14 August 2013.
“Anti-Semitism today: How hostile is Germany toward Jews?” Das Erste, ARD, 28 October 2013.
Scholarly research
In 2013, Ahmad has also made important contributions to scholarly research on Islamic extremism. These publications have proved particularly useful for educators and social workers.
Journals
“Oppression in the name of honour.” Journal of Gender and Intercultural Education, 01 January 2013, pp 143-153
Professional guidelines
“Pedagogical prevention work against Salafism.” Salafism in Germany: identifying Salafism and approaches to prevention work with young people, Stadt Köln, November 2013.
“The ideal Turk“ Ultra-nationalism of the Grey Wolves in Germany: information for educators, social workers and politicians, Zentrum Demokratische Kultur, November 2013.
Journals
“Oppression in the name of honour.” Journal of Gender and Intercultural Education, 01 January 2013, pp 143-153
Professional guidelines
“Pedagogical prevention work against Salafism.” Salafism in Germany: identifying Salafism and approaches to prevention work with young people, Stadt Köln, November 2013.
“The ideal Turk“ Ultra-nationalism of the Grey Wolves in Germany: information for educators, social workers and politicians, Zentrum Demokratische Kultur, November 2013.
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