The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) presented a new Technical Guide on Good Practices on Public Transport Protection against Terrorist Threats, which was developed through the UN Global Programme on Countering Threats against Vulnerable Targets, thanks to the generous contribution…
The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) and the Foreign Policy Instruments Services (FPI) of the European Commission organized a visibility event on the EU-UN Global Terrorism Threats Facility on 17 March 2026, in Brussels. The event showcased to representatives of European Union…
Terrorism and counter-terrorism measures impact women, men, girls, and boys differently. Women and girls often face compounded vulnerabilities and harms. This year’s International Women’s Day (#IWD2026), under the theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls,” emphasizes the need to…
UNOCT’s Global Fusion Cells Programme aims to equip security officials, particularly analysts, with the tools and knowledge they need to prevent and counter terrorism (CT) effectively. This includes ensuring that security institutions represent diverse perspectives and integrate gender-responsive…
The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), through its United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT), and the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force ( MENAFATF) Secretariat organized, on 17 February, a practical Webinar on Countering the Misuse of Virtual Assets (VA)…
To mark the fourth commemoration of the International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and when Conducive to Terrorism, on 12 February 2026, the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Iraq to the United Nations and the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) will convene a…
On 12 February 2026, the United Nations will mark the fourth observance of the International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and when Conducive to Terrorism, under the theme “Preventing Violent Extremism in the Age of New and Emerging Technologies,” On this occasion, the United…
The United Nations Countering Terrorist Travel (CT Travel) Programme concluded, on 12 February, a two-day workshop dedicated to the roadmap to strengthen the national passenger data system in Indonesia. Supported by the Government of Australia, the workshop aimed at presenting the legal and…
The United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT) within the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) hosted a Regional Training on Countering Biological Terrorism in Central Asia from 9 to 13 February, in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The training aimed at strengthening the capacity of Central…
Between March 2024 to January 2026, the EU-UN Global Terrorism Threats Facility (the Facility) provided technical assistance to the Iraqi national authorities responsible for the registration and screening of adult Iraqi nationals seeking voluntary repatriation from Al-Hol Camp. The Facility is a…
Since 2023, the EU-UN Global Terrorism Threats Facility has been supporting Uganda in strengthening national coordination and enhancing its capacity to investigate and prosecute terrorism-related cases. This support aims to ensure Uganda’s counter-terrorism efforts are effective and grounded in…
The Tenth Coordination Committee meeting of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact, 24 January 2024, New York, UNHQ.
