Major sporting events have the power to captivate and unite millions, forging vibrant connections between fans, athletes, the sports industry and host cities. Yet the very characteristics that make these events such powerful symbols of unity, dignity and peaceful competition - their global…
As terrorist groups play an increasingly prominent role in contemporary conflicts, the intersection between terrorism and armed conflict has become more pronounced. Counter-terrorism policies and practices are increasingly intertwined with conflict responses. As a result, children associated with…
Kidnapping and hostage-taking by terrorist and violent extremist groups has evolved into a deliberate strategic tool, used to finance operations, exert political pressure, generate propaganda, forcibly recruit, and terrorize civilian populations. The threat is particularly acute across the Sahel…
Despite the important contributions women make as policymakers, justice and security professionals, researchers, and civil society leaders, they remain underrepresented in counter-terrorism efforts, and gender-responsive approaches continue to be applied inconsistently across counter-terrorism…
As the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy marks its 20th anniversary, this side event will explore the critical role cities play in preventing and responding to terrorism and violent extremism conducive to terrorism. While global frameworks set the direction, local authorities are at the forefront…
This CT Week side event will convene representatives from the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic, the European Union, the United Nations and research institutions to examine the evolving threat posed by ISIL (Da’esh) in Syria and highlight national and international efforts to address the threat…
As one of the key international legal instruments against terrorism, the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism (ICSANT) provides a comprehensive framework for criminalizing acts involving nuclear and other radioactive material, facilitating international…
The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) and the European Union Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative (EU CBRN CoE) organized a Regional Tabletop Exercise (TTX) on radiological incident management in Yaoundé, Cameroon from 22…
During the UN 2.0 Week 2026 , colleagues across the UN system and beyond will come together for a global week of conversations, side events and exchanges on how we can work differently, innovate for humanity and deliver stronger impact for people. On 19 June from 12 to 1PM, UNOCT is organizing a…
The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), in collaboration with the Spanish National Police and the Counter Terrorism Preparedness Network (CTPN), organized an expert-level event to advance international efforts in protecting public transport against terrorist threats in Madrid on 18…
On 17-18 June 2026, the EU-UN Global Terrorism Threats Facility (the Facility) convened an inception and localization workshop with the Republic of Uganda’s Police Force’s (UPF) Directorate of Counter-Terrorism, launching its engagement under the Facility’s Women in Counter-Terrorism component A…
The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), through the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT), and the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG) co-organized a Regional Training on “Investigating Terrorism Financing” from 9 to 11 June 2026 in Nairobi…
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The Tenth Coordination Committee meeting of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact, 24 January 2024, New York, UNHQ.














