The United Nations International Conference on Victims of Terrorism, co-organized by the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) and the Kingdom of Spain, was held on 8 and 9 October 2024 at the Palacio de Congresos Europa in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. Held under the overarching theme of “Education as a Tool for Prevention, Peacebuilding, and Empowerment of Victims of Terrorism,” the conference discussed the role of victims and survivors of terrorism as educators, peacebuilders and agents for change. The event also served as a platform to examine how education can empower victims, support their rights, and contribute to efforts to prevent and counter violent extremism conducive to terrorism.
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