Press Releases

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19 DecemberHead of United Nations Counter-Terrorism Office Champions safe inclusive sporting events at Budapest Conference
16 DecemberUN Counter-Terrorism Chief concluded an official visit to the State of Qatar
03 DecemberView document Acting Head of United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism Urges Support to African Victims of Terrorism
26 NovemberView document UN Counter-Terrorism Chief visits Riyadh to launch new Regional Working Group on passenger data and deepen cooperation with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
05 NovemberView document Parliamentarians Strengthen Capacities to Address the Misuse of Artificial Intelligence and New Technologies in Counter-Terrorism
08 OctoberView document Global Parliamentary Conference on Counter-Terrorism Concludes in Istanbul with Concrete Parliamentary Recommendations
06 OctoberView document Five Years of Partnership: Morocco and UNOCT Advance Counter-Terrorism Training and Cooperation in Africa
03 OctoberView document Global Parliamentary Conference on Counter-Terrorism to Develop Action-Oriented Concrete Recommendations
26 SeptemberView document High-Level International Conference on Al-Hol focuses on urgent needs and calls for enhanced efforts to address dire situation in Al-Hol, Surrounding Camps and Places of Detention
07 AugustView document Call for Young Gamers in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines to join new initiative to prevent online radicalization to violence
24 JulyView document UNOCT and Rosfinmonitoring an agreement to support global efforts in countering the financing of terrorism
16 JulyView document Strategic Conference on Transport Security in Remembrance of the 7/7 London Bombings in 2005
10 JulyView document Stabilité des frontières en Afrique de l’Ouest : les acteurs s’allient pour une coordination renforcée
04 JulyView document The Seventh Meeting of the Coordination Mechanism for Parliamentary Assemblies on Counter-Terrorism
30 JuneView document UNOCT and ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen Parliamentary Efforts in Countering Terrorism in the ASEAN Region
19 JuneView document Heads of African Counter-Terrorism and Security Agencies discuss the Role of the Intelligence Community in the Context of Counter-Terrorism
21 MayView document UNOCT and OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Deepen Strategic Partnership to Counter Terrorism through the Renewal of Cooperation Agreement
13 MayView document United Kingdom and UNOCT establish a strategic partnership to detect and counter terrorist travel
01 MayView document Second Roundtable of Counter-Terrorism Centers of Excellence
30 AprilView document Cross-Regional Dialogue on the Prosecution, Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Returnees from Conflict Zones
30 AprilView document The United Nations Countering Terrorist Travel Programme Supports Vanuatu with Passenger Data Exchange Systems
28 AprilView document The United Nations Launch a Victims of Terrorism Associations Network
17 AprilView document International conference on Legislative Regulation of Measures to Counter the Use of Artificial Intelligence and Other New Technologies for Terrorist Activities
17 AprilView document Youth Forum 2025 - Side-Event on Understanding the Harms in Online Gaming Spaces
08 AprilView document UNOCT, the Kingdom of Morocco, and the Republic of Cabo Verde, Host a High-Level Regional Conference on Counter-Terrorism and Maritime Security in Cabo Verde
21 MarchView document UNOCT and the Philippines launch the UN ‘goTravel’ software to detect and prevent the travel of terrorists
12 MarchView document The United Nations and the European Union support public consultations for the development of the counter-terrorism legislation in Malawi
18 FebruaryView document UNOCT and IGAD Host Regional Trainings on Gender Mainstreaming in Preventing and Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism in Nairobi
12 FebruaryView document The United Nations marks the third commemoration of the International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and when Conducive to Terrorism
10 FebruaryView document UNOCT and the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) sign agreement to strengthen cooperation and coordination on counter-terrorism
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18 DecemberInternet Governance Forum 2024: A side event highlights Parliamentary Approaches to Use Information and Communication Technologies in Counter-Terrorism Efforts
13 DecemberUNOCT and Benin Signed a Letter of Agreement to Strengthen Cooperation on Countering Terrorist Travel
06 DecemberNew Quest Unlocked – Expert Briefing on the Intersection of Violent Extremism and Gaming
06 DecemberSixth Meeting of the Counter-Terrorism Coordination Mechanism for Parliamentary Assemblies
05 DecemberThe Fourth Parliamentary Policy Dialogue on Counter-Terrorism held in Rome
03 DecemberEuropean Union and United Nations hold Sixth Dialogue to steer strategic partnership on counter-terrorism
28 NovemberDoha Youth Parliamentary Forum Concludes Ceremony with a call to incorporate youth perspectives into counter-terrorism efforts
26 NovemberUNOCT and the Parliamentary Assembly of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (PABSEC) Sign a Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen Parliamentary Counter-Terrorism Efforts
22 NovemberFrom Emerging Tech to Responsible AI: The Present and Future of Law Enforcement and Counter-Terrorism
20 NovemberUNOCT and the State of Qatar Hold Sixth High-Level Strategic Dialogue
16 NovemberThe United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism and leading universities in Qatar conclude a series of seminars under the Doha Youth Parliamentary Forum
14 NovemberUNOCT and the Parliamentary Union of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Member States signed a cooperation agreement to bolster parliamentary counter-terrorism efforts
12 NovemberUNOCT and The Ministry of Security of Argentina sign an agreement to strengthen co-operation in preventing and countering terrorist travel
09 NovemberThe United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism and leading universities in Qatar launch the Doha Youth Parliamentary Forum
05 NovemberInternational Conference concludes with adoption of a declaration to enhance border security and management
04 NovemberHigh-Level Conference on “Strengthening International Counter-Terrorism Cooperation and Building Agile Border Security Mechanisms opens in Kuwait City
01 NovemberUNOCT and PARLATINO sign a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen parliamentary efforts on countering terrorism in Latin American and Caribbean region
25 OctoberUnited Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism Concludes the 2024 Edition of the Specialized Counter-Terrorism Investigations Training Programme
08 OctoberUnited Nations International Conference on Victims of Terrorism in Spain gives a message of global solidarity and calls for greater support for victims worldwide
27 SeptemberThe United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism and the League of Arab States - Secretariat General signed a Memorandum of Understanding
26 SeptemberUnited Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism and the Southern African Development Community sign agreement to promote cooperation on Counter-Terrorism
26 SeptemberFirst High-Level Strategic Dialogue between the Kingdom of Morocco and the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT)
25 SeptemberUSA and UNOCT sign a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation in preventing and countering terrorist travel
19 SeptemberUnited Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism Partners with Uganda to Enhance the Impact of Strategic Communication Campaigns for Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism
15 AugustUNOCT/UNCCT Convene a Youth Focused Regional Policy Dialogue on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism in Africa
13 AugustSomalia and UNOCT Convene a Youth Focused National Policy Dialogue on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism in Kenya
08 AugustKenya and UNOCT Convene a Youth Focused National Policy Dialogue on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism in Nairobi, Kenya
07 AugustUNOCT and INTERPOL successfully conclude joint CT Tech Initiative, paving the way for new project that leverages emerging technologies in countering terrorism
19 JulyUNOCT And Ghana Sign an Agreement to Strengthen Cooperation in Preventing and Countering Terrorist Travel
19 JulyForum Celebrating the Fifth Anniversary of the Launch of the United Nations Countering Terrorist Travel Programme
27 JuneAustria and UNOCT Sign an Agreement to Strengthen Cooperation in Preventing and Countering Terrorism and Serious Crime
27 JuneGlobal Conference of Women Parliamentarians
05 JuneHead of United Nations Counter-Terrorism Office reiterates commitment to support efforts to counter terrorism in Africa
04 JuneHeads of African Counter-Terrorism and Security Agencies Discuss the Evolving Field of Intelligence Analysis in the Context of Counter-Terrorism
17 MayUnited Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism and the Kyrgyz Republic sign agreement to strengthen cooperation in preventing and countering terrorist travel [ENG]
17 MayUnited Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism and the Kyrgyz Republic sign agreement to strengthen cooperation in preventing and countering terrorist travel [RUS]
17 MayHead of United Nations Counter-Terrorism Office concludes visit to the Kyrgyz Republic
16 MayHead of United Nations Counter-Terrorism Office concludes visit to the Republic of Uzbekistan
13 MayGeorgia and UNOCT sign agreements through the CT Travel Programme
09 MayThird Parliamentary Policy Dialogue on the Protection of Religious Sites, Symbols and Objects against Terrorist Threats
08 MayParliamentarians gather in Istanbul for Counter-Terrorism Meetings and Launch of new Handbook
08 MayUNOCT Launches Parliamentary Handbook on the implementation of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1373
08 MayFirst meeting of the Regional Expert Council in Central Asia on the rehabilitation and reintegration of returnees to be held in Tashkent [ENG]
08 MayFirst meeting of the Regional Expert Council in Central Asia on the rehabilitation and reintegration of returnees to be held in Tashkent [RU]
26 AprilTable-Top exercise on Radioactive Incident Response – Glowing Tulip, from the Crime Scene to the Courtroom
24 AprilHead of United Nations Counter-Terrorism Office calls for support to African-led and African-owned solutions to address the growing terrorism threat in Africa
23 AprilUnited Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism launches 2024 Edition of Specialised Counter-Terrorism Investigations Training Programme (STOCTI) for Law Enforcement Officers across Africa
23 AprilUNOCT and Democratic Republic of the Congo sign Agreement to Strengthen Co-Operation in Preventing and Countering Terrorist Travel
26 MarchUN-Habitat joins the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact
14 MarchYouth Engagement and Empowerment Programme on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism launched in Somalia
08 MarchUNOCT and United States support Central Asian countries in countering terrorist use of Weapons of Mass Destruction and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives materials
08 MarchThe United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism and the Fundación Víctimas del Terrorismo unveil the ’Memories’ exhibition in Madrid
12 FebruaryUnited Nations entities commemorate International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and when conducive to terrorism
24 JanuaryTenth United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact Committee Meeting
16 JanuaryUnited Nations and Philippines Launch New Project to Support Victims of Terrorism through Legislative Frameworks
15 JanuaryNigeria and UNOCT Convene a Youth Focused National Policy Dialogue on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism
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15 DecemberUnited Nations Programme on Threat Assessment Models for Aviation Security successfully concludes in Vietnam and opens a new chapter of partnership
13 DecemberHead of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Office concludes visit to Doha
01 DecemberMongolia launches Passenger Information Unit with support of the United Nations Countering Terrorist Travel Programme
22 NovemberUnited Nations and African Union Youth Forum in Ghana Spotlights the Contributions of Young People in the 13th African Games
21 NovemberUnited Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism concludes workshop on online prevention and countering violent extremism in South-East Asia
11 NovemberUN Office of Counter-Terrorism Joins United Nations Partners, USAID, and Turkmenistan in Holding First Model United Nations Regional Conference in Ashgabat
30 OctoberUnited Nations Programme on Threat Assessment Models for Aviation Security completes implementation in Nigeria
20 OctoberUnited Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism concludes workshop for Uganda on preventing and countering violent extremism through strategic communications
05 OctoberSecond Parliamentary Policy Dialogue On Prevention And Countering Of Violent Extremism Hosted By The United Nations Office Of Counter-Terrorism
04 OctoberFourth Counter-Terrorism coordination meeting of parliamentary assemblies & second policy dialogue hosted by the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism
26 SeptemberUnited Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism and University of Malaga sign agreement to cooperate on counter-terrorism research, training and knowledge-sharing
22 SeptemberUNOCT and ECOWAS sign agreement to strengthen cooperation on preventing and countering terrorism
14 SeptemberIntegrated Border Stability mechanism set to strengthen border governance and security in West African countries
02 SeptemberHead of United Nations Counter-Terrorism Office concludes official visit to Nigeria
01 SeptemberUNOCT Under-Secretary-General Meets Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
30 AugustUNOCT and Nigeria sign agreements to deepen cooperation on counter-terrorism
18 AugustMedia Advisory: United Nations to Mark Sixth International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
28 JulyUnited Nations Programme on Threat Assessment Models for Aviation Security Completes Successful Programme in the Philippines and Opens a New Chapter of Partnership
24 JulyUNOCT and Luxembourg Sign Agreements to Strengthen Co-Operation in Preventing and Countering Terrorist Travel and Serious Crimes
14 JulyHeads of United Nations Counter-Terrorism Bodies conclude joint high-level visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan
11 JulyCounter-Terrorism: EU and UN hold fifth High-level dialogue to steer strategic partnership
23 JuneUNOCT/UNCCT and INTERPOL launch publications on countering the use of new technologies for terrorist purposes
23 JuneUNOCT and Djibouti sign an agreement to strengthen co-operation in preventing and countering terrorist travel and serious crimes
23 JuneUN Global Sports Programme holds discussion on Role of Youth in preventing violent extremism through sport during Counter-Terrorism week
20 JuneThird High-Level Conference of Heads of Counter-Terrorism Agencies concludes with calls for reinvigorating multilateralism
19 JuneVictims of Terrorism honoured in United Nations Tree Planting Ceremony
19 JuneThird High-Level Conference of Heads of Counter-Terrorism Agencies opens in New York
19 JuneLaunch of the Flagship Capacity Building Behavioural Insights Academy (BI Academy) - its Role in Enhancing Institutional Cooperation and Multilateralism
19 JuneA new way of doing training in Africa: The successful example of UNOCT Programme Office for Counter-Terrorism and Training in Africa based in Rabat
19 JuneEnhancing multilateralism and reinforcing nuclear security: EU support to the UN in promoting the universalization and effective implementation of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism (ICSANT)
19 JuneCT Travel Programme Donors Forum: Highlighting Achievements, Impact and Lessons Learned
19 JuneUNOCT and the State of Qatar Hold Fifth High-Level Strategic Dialogue
15 JuneUnited Nations to hold its Third Counter-Terrorism Week
13 JuneUNOCT and Hungary sign an agreement to strengthen cooperation in preventing and countering terrorist travel and serious crimes
07 JuneLa Oficina de Lucha contra el Terrorismo de la ONU y el Centro Memorial de las Víctimas del Terrorismo presentan la exposición “Memorias"
07 JuneThe United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism and the Spanish Memorial Center for the Victims of Terrorism open the “Memories” Exhibit in Vitoria, Spain
06 JuneUN inaugurates new Counter-Terrorism office in Spain
06 JuneLA ONU INAGURA EN ESPAÑA LA NUEVA OFICINA DE LUCHA CONTRA EL TERRORISMO
23 MayIMF joins the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact
08 MayInauguration of the Academy on Behavioural Insights to prevent and counter violent extremism
06 AprilUnited Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism convenes regional event to strengthen crisis and strategic communications in South-East Asia
16 MarchJoint UNOCT-IEP High-Level Event underscores the importance of data and trend analysis to develop robust and comprehensive responses to prevent and counter violent extremism and terrorism
10 MarchGraduation Ceremony of the UNOCT specialized training programme on Counter-Terrorism Investigations at Al Akhawayn University
13 FebruaryUnited Nations Event Spotlights Role of Sports in Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE) on First Ever International Day
10 FebruaryMEDIA ADVISORY: UNOCT Roundtable on the Power of Sport to Prevent Violent Extremism
07 FebruaryUNOCT and Belgium Sign a Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen Co-operation in countering terrorist travel
31 JanuaryParliamentary Policy Dialogue on border security and cross-border cooperation in the context of counter-terrorism
30 JanuaryParliamentarians Gather in Doha for Counter-Terrorism Coordination Meeting and Policy Dialogue on Border Security
25 JanuarySecretary General Guterres opens the 9th United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Compact Coordination Committee focused on Evidence-Based and Data-Centric Responses to Terrorism Threats
19 JanuaryHigh-Level Parliamentary Conference in Togo addresses Youth Engagement in Counter-Terrorism and Prevention of Violent Extremism in Africa
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02 DecemberMongolia And UNOCT Sign Agreement To Deploy United Nations ‘gotravel’ Software To Mongolia’s New Passenger Information Unit
18 NovemberLaunch of the #MoreThanAGame Media Campaign and Roundtable Discussion
17 NovemberMoldova Signs a Memorandum of Understanding with UNOCT to Strengthen Co-operation in Preventing and Countering Terrorism
19 OctoberHigh-level Conference Stresses The Key Role Of Borders Security And Cooperation To Address The Scourge Of Terrorism In Central Asia And Beyond
18 OctoberOpening of High-Level Conference on “International and Regional Border Security and Management Cooperation to Counter Terrorism and Prevent the Movement of Terrorists”
05 OctoberNew UN Report Examines Nexus Between Video Games And Violent Extremism. Study Finds Over 80% Of Gamers Have Encountered Violent Or Hateful Content In Gaming Spaces, But Also Find Positive Support From Gamer Communities
30 SeptemberNorway Launches Passenger Information Unit With The Support Of United Nations Countering Terrorist Travel Programme
22 SeptemberUnited Nations Office For Counter-Terrorism And World Customs Organization Sign Arrangement On Cooperation
21 SeptemberFirst Joint United Nations - NATO Project Successfully Concludes In Jordan
14 SeptemberHigh-Level Conference on International and Regional Border Security and Management Cooperation to Counter Terrorism and Prevent the Movement of Terrorists
09 SeptemberUnited Nations global congress concludes at UN Headquarters with commitments to increase support to victims of terrorism
08 SeptemberVictims of Terrorism at the Center of a Global Congress at the UN Headquarters
07 SeptemberTogo And UNOCT Sign Agreement To Strengthen Co-operation In Preventing And Countering Terrorist Travel And Serious Crimes
06 SeptemberUNOCT launches five new thematic guides on Protecting Vulnerable Targets Against Terrorist Attacks
06 SeptemberThe Republic of the Gambia and UNOCT sign an agreement to strengthen cooperation in preventing and countering terrorist travel and serious crimes
31 AugustThe First Global Congress of Victims of Terrorism begins on 8 September 2022 at the UN Headquarters in New York
15 AugustUnited Nations to commemorate Fifth International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the victims of terrorism
07 JulyUNOCT And Norway Sign Agreements to Strengthen Co-operation in Preventing and Countering Terrorist Travel and Serious Crimes
24 JuneThe UNOCT Rabat Programme Office for Counter-Terrorism and Training in Africa marks its first anniversary with a tree planting ceremony
23 JuneMeeting of heads of counter-terrorism and security agencies takes place in Marrakech to enhance capacity- building and training in West Africa and the Sahel
10 JuneSecond Counter-Terrorism Coordination Meeting of Parliamentary Assemblies
10 JuneAzerbaijan and UNOCT Sign a Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen Co-operation in Preventing and Countering Terrorism
09 JuneThe Financial Action Task Force (FATF) joins the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact
08 JuneAntónio Guterres opens the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Compact Coordination Committee on Africa
08 JuneHigh-level Conference on Parliamentary Support to Victims of Terrorism
01 JuneUN in Partnership with IGAD Centre of Excellence for PCVE Jointly Convene Six Countries to Develop Regional Crisis Communications Strategies in East Africa
12 MaySierra Leone Signs a Memorandum of Understanding with UNOCT to Strengthen Co-operation in Preventing and Countering Terrorism
11 MayFirst Meeting of the West Africa Regional Informal Working Group (IWG) on Advance Passenger Information (API) and Passenger Name Record (PNR)
11 MayHigh-level conference calls on Member States to embed human rights, the rule of law and civil society perspectives into the international community’s response to terrorism
11 MayThe United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism launches the Victims of Terrorism Memories Campaign
10 MayHigh-Level International Conference on Human Rights, Civil Society and Counter-Terrorism Opens in Malaga
06 MayMEDIA ADVISORY High-Level Conference on Human Rights, Civil Society and Counter-Terrorism
21 AprilUNITAD joins the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact
08 AprilEuropean Union and United Nations Deepen Cooperation on Counter-Terrorism at Leaders’ Fourth Annual Dialogue
30 MarchHigh-Level Parliamentary Conference on Terrorist Threats in Africa
28 MarchUNOCT and the State of Qatar convene the first Annual Forum of Beneficiaries of Technical Assistance in Doha
27 MarchUnited Nations Event Reinforces Power of Sports in Preventing Violent Extremism, Launches Youth-Focused Campaign
27 MarchUNOCT and the State of Qatar Hold Fourth High-Level Strategic Dialogue
25 MarchThe United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism and the State of Qatar to discuss counter-terrorism cooperation in a series of thematic events and bilateral meetings on the margins of the Doha Forum
09 MarchUN Office for Counter-Terrorism launches Programme Office in Nairobi
04 MarchInternational Conference on regional cooperation of Central Asian States on counter-terrorism concluded in Tashkent
02 MarchThe United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism welcomes the adoption of the new Arab regional counter-terrorism strategy by the Arab Interior Ministers Council (AR)
02 MarchThe United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism welcomes the adoption of the new Arab regional counter-terrorism strategy by the Arab Interior Ministers Council (ENG)
28 FebruaryТашкенте состоится Международная конференция по региональному сотрудничеству государств Центральной Азии в борьбе с терроризмом
28 FebruaryTashkent to host high-level international conference on regional co-operation of Central Asian States in the fight against terrorism
25 FebruaryUN Pioneer Program on Counter-terrorism Training Brings Together 12 Countries to Tackle Terrorist Threats in Africa
24 FebruaryUnited Nations Initiative for Civil Aviation Security Against Terrorist Threats Completes Successful Pilot in Botswana
18 FebruaryEDIN Project End Event “Leveraging Interfaith Dialogue for the Prevention of Hate Speech and Violent Extremism”
15 FebruaryLaunch of the United Nations Network of Experts on the Protection of Vulnerable Targets Against Terrorist Attacks
11 FebruaryICAO signs an Agreement on Cooperation with UNOCT to strengthen cooperation and advance joint initiatives to counter-terrorism
04 FebruaryLaunch of Model Legislative Provisions to support and protect the rights and needs of victims of terrorism
28 JanuaryMemorandum of Agreement: IOM and UNOCT sign an agreement to collaborate on API/PNR technical assistance
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14 DecemberRoundtable Discussion on “The role of Parliamentarians in the implementation of National Action Plans for addressing terrorism and violent extremism conducive to terrorism”
13 DecemberFirst Counter-Terrorism Coordination Meeting of Parliamentary Assemblies
08 DecemberLaunch of the Phase IV of the project “Towards a comprehensive implementation of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Strategy in Central Asia”
01 DecemberFrance signs an agreement with UNOCT to strengthen co-operation on API and PNR to help counter terrorist travel
29 OctoberOSCE and UNOCT events support States in responsibly using passenger data to identify and detect terrorists and serious criminals
07 OctoberMongolia signs an agreement with UNOCT for capacity-building to detect the travel of terrorists and serious criminals
01 OctoberUnited Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre and NAUSS to increase collaboration on Counter-Terrorism Capacity-Building (ARABIC)
01 OctoberUnited Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre and NAUSS to increase collaboration on Counter-Terrorism Capacity-Building (ENG)
29 SeptemberLaunch of the Global Framework for United Nations Support on Syria / Iraq Third Country National Returnees
21 SeptemberUNOCT held a workshop in Qatar for African diplomatic missions on behavioural insights to counter terrorism (Ararbic)
20 SeptemberThe United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism held a workshop in Qatar for African diplomatic missions on behavioural insights to counter terrorism
20 SeptemberThe United Nations pays tribute to the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks at the 9/11 Memorial in New York
09 SeptemberFirst Global Parliamentary Summit on Counter-Terrorism - Parliamentarians at the forefront of terrorism prevention, peace-building and securing a better future for victims of terrorism
08 SeptemberThe Interparliamentary Assembly of Member Nations of the Commonwealth of Independent States (IPA CIS) and UNOCT sign an agreement to reinforce collaboration in preventing and countering terrorism and violent extremism (Russian)
08 SeptemberThe Interparliamentary Assembly of Member Nations of the Commonwealth of Independent States (IPA CIS) and UNOCT sign an agreement to reinforce collaboration in preventing and countering terrorism and violent extremism (English)
07 SeptemberLaunch of the United Nations Programme on Threat Assessment Models for Aviation Security
31 AugustUNITAMS, UNCCT and UNESCO enhance the capacities of more than 170+ trainees on combating hate speech and preventing violent extremism in Sudan
06 August“Surviving Terrorism: The Power of Connections” An online high-level event, a film and an interactive discussion to commemorate the International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
07 JulyThe Republic of the Philippines signs MoU with UNOCT for capacity-building to detect the travel of terrorists and serious criminals
30 June2021 Counter-Terrorism Week: Side event on Multilateral counter-terrorism cooperation: the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact – GCTF partnership
30 JuneSeventh review of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy
30 JuneUN holds side event on Prevention and the Misuse of New Communication Platforms
30 JuneThe United Nations Secretary-General highlights responsible use of new technologies in counter-terrorism efforts as Second Counter-Terrorism Week concludes
30 JuneParliamentarians Join Forces to Mainstream Counter-Terrorism Responses Across Parliamentary Functions on the Occasion of the International Day of Parliamentarism
29 JuneSide Event on Counter-Terrorism in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Risks, Opportunities and Safeguarding Human Rights
29 JuneLaunch of the 2021-2022 United Nations Multi-Year Appeal for Counter-Terrorism
29 JuneIntegrating Gender into Cybersecurity and New Technologies in the Fight Against Terrorism
29 JuneCommercial Unmanned Aircraft Systems in Counter-Terrorism Contexts
29 JuneSide Event on Securing of Vulnerable Targets from Terrorist Attacks: Promoting Sustainable Security and Legacies
28 JuneThe United Nations Secretary-General convenes the Second High-Level Conference of Heads of Counter-Terrorism Agencies of Member States
25 JuneEngagement of Civil Society Organizations in the Management of Violent Extremist Prisoners and Prevention of Radicalization to Violence in Prisons
25 JuneLaunch of Report - Science, Technology and Innovation: Understanding Advancements from the Perspective of Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Terrorism
24 JuneLife After ISIS: Returning individuals with links to terrorist groups from Syria and Iraq and the UN support available to Member States through the Global Framework
24 JuneInnovative Ways for Counter-Terrorism Training and Capacity-Building: Opening of the New UNOCT Training Office in Rabat
24 JuneProgramming for the Future: Behavioural Insights to Counter Terrorism in the Digital Decade
23 June2021 Counter-Terrorism Week: Side event on Multilateral counter-terrorism cooperation: the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact – Global Counterterrorism Forum partnership
18 JuneThe United Nations to hold the Second Counter-Terrorism Week
18 JuneThe Counter Terrorism Preparedness Network (CTPN) and UNCCT hosted a joint virtual table-top exercise on bioterrorism preparedness
16 JuneOpening of UNOCT’s Programme Office on Parliamentary Engagement in Doha, Qatar (English)
16 JuneOpening of UNOCT’s Programme Office on Parliamentary Engagement in Doha, Qatar (Arabic)
10 JuneThe Republic of Botswana signs an agreement with UNOCT for capacity-building to detect the travel of terrorists and serious criminals
03 JuneThe Republic of Côte d’Ivoire signs an agreement with UNOCT for capacity-building to detect the travel of terrorists and serious criminals
27 MayLes Nations Unies organisent deux ateliers avec le Burkina Faso sur l'utilisation des nouvelles technologies pour lutter contre le terrorisme
27 MayThe United Nations holds two workshops with Burkina Faso on the use of new technologies to counter terrorism
26 MayVirtual Dialogue with Human Rights and Civil Society Partners on Building a Better Paradigm to Prevent and Counter Terrorism
02 AprilThe United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre and Etidal to increase collaboration (Arabic)
02 AprilThe United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre and Etidal to increase collaboration
17 FebruaryEU, UN launch partnership with anti-money laundering workshop in Mongolia
15 FebruaryThe Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean and the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism hold a high-level virtual meeting on assessing the challenges of the post-territorial ISIL context, and sign a cooperation agreement to enhance future joint
08 FebruaryLaunch of the UN-EU Counter-Terrorism Partnership for Sudan (Arabic)
08 FebruaryLaunch of the UN-EU Counter-Terrorism Partnership for Sudan (English)
21 JanuaryUN Global Programme partners hold first Online Youth Consultation on Preventing Violent Extremism through Sport
19 JanuaryLaunch of the UN Global Programme on Countering Terrorist Threats against Vulnerable Targets
13 JanuaryCARICOM IMPACS and the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) collaborate to detect and counter terrorists and serious criminals’ travel using passenger data
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09 DecemberUNOCT and the State of Qatar Hold Third High-Level Strategic Dialogue
08 DecemberVirtual roundtable of counter-terrorism and countering PCVE entities (English)
08 DecemberVirtual roundtable of counter-terrorism and countering PCVE entities (Arabic)
07 DecemberInternational Hub on Behavioural Insights to Counter Terrorism in Doha, Qatar
03 DecemberCounter-terrorism: Third EU-UN High level Dialogue
25 NovemberThe Head of UN Office of Counter-Terrorism and the Speaker of the Shura Council of the State of Qatar signs the Agreement to establish the UNOCT Programme Office on Parliamentary Engagement
30 OctoberOSCE and UNOCT discuss ways to responsibly use passenger data to prevent return of foreign terrorist fighters
06 OctoberUNOCT and the Kingdom of Morocco conclude Agreement on the establishment of a UNOCT Programme Office in Rabat to build counter-terrorism capacities and cooperation in Africa
28 SeptemberUNOCT and the Government of the State of Qatar conclude Contribution Agreement in support of the International Hub on Behavioural Insights to Counter Terrorism
25 SeptemberCentral Asian Experience with Individuals Returned from Syria and Iraq: Successes, Challenges, and Lessons Learned
24 SeptemberUnited Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism and International Air Transport Association set out to cooperate on countering terrorist travel
23 SeptemberVirtual International Expert Group Meeting of the Global Programme on Security of Major Sporting Events, and Promotion of Sport and its Values as a Tool to Prevent Violent Extremism
18 SeptemberHigh-Level Event of the Global Programme on Security of Major Sporting Events, and Promotion of Sport and its Values as a Tool to Prevent Violent Extremism
17 August“Not Forgotten: Stories of Remembrance of Victims of Terrorism”, an online high-level event to commemorate the International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
17 AugustNew partnership forged between EU, UNDP and UNOCT to prevent violent extremism in Southeast Asia
15 JulyThe UN Global Programme gathers International Expert Group to explore ‘The Impact of COVID19 on the Security of Major Sporting Events
10 JulyThe international community reaffirms its commitment to work together to fight terrorism and violent extremism amidst the global pandemic
07 JulyThe United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre launches its first virtual exposition: “UNCCT Virtual EXPO – real impact" [Arabic]
07 JulyThe United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre launches its first virtual exposition: “UNCCT Virtual EXPO – real impact" [English]
06 JulyThe United Nations warns that terrorism did not pause during the global pandemic and calls on the international community to stay united in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism
30 JuneTaking stock of latest terrorism trends, joint OSCE PA-PAM-UNOCT event builds regional and international co-operation against violent extremism
30 JuneThe Head of UNOCT and the Speaker of the Shura Council of the State of Qatar meet on the occasion of the International Day of Parliamentarism
04 MarchPhilippines receives UN Counter-Terrorism High Level Visit to Strengthen Cooperation
28 FebruaryHeads of United Nations Counter-Terrorism Bodies conclude a joint visit to Indonesia
21 FebruaryUNCCT and UNODC jointly launch a project on addressing the terrorism-arms-crime nexus
17 FebruaryUNOCT and the Shura Council of the State of Qatar establishes new cooperation against terrorism and violent extremism
12 FebruaryRegional Conference in Vienna calls on countries to address challenges posed by foreign terrorist fighters in respect of international law
11 FebruaryRegional Conference on addressing challenges posed by foreign terrorist fighters begins in Vienna
03 FebruaryOSCE Parliamentary Assembly and UNOCT to reinforce collaboration in preventing and terrorism and violent extremism
03 FebruaryLaunch of the joint Programme on Security of Major Sporting Events and Promotion of Sport to Prevent Violent Extremism
16 JanuaryMr. Voronkov concludes visit to Rabat
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19 DecemberRegional Conference in Abu Dhabi Calls for Tolerance and Youth Empowerment to Prevent and Counter Violent Extremism Conducive to Terrorism
18 DecemberRegional Conference on Empowering Youth and Promoting Tolerance to Prevent and Counter Violent Extremism Conducive to Terrorism Opens in Abu Dhabi
16 DecemberMr. Voronkov concludes visit to Doha
13 DecemberThe UN and IGAD hosts first joint workshop with East African Countries on Preventing Violent Extremism through Strategic and Crisis Communications in Kenya
10 DecemberThe United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre launches Cybersecurity Innovation Challenge in Collaboration with OICT, and AIT
18 NovemberTechnology and Security: Enhancing Knowledge about Advances in Science and Technology to Combat Weapons of Mass Destruction
08 NovemberHigh-level Conference on the Prevention of Radicalization to Terrorism in Budapest concludes
07 NovemberHigh-level Conference on the Prevention of Radicalization to Terrorism starts in Budapest
05 NovemberThe United Nations Head of Counter-Terrorism Strengthens Collaboration with the European Union and The North Atlantic Treaty Organization during Visit to Brussels
17 OctoberHeads of UN Counter-Terrorism entities participate in the XVIII Meeting of Heads of Special Services, Security Agencies, and Law-Enforcement Organizations
03 OctoberParliamentarians from Asia and the Pacific are committed to fight terrorism
09 SeptemberUSG for Counter-Terrorism, ED of UNCCT strengthens collaboration with Saudi Arabia in visit to Riyadh (EN/AR)
04 SeptemberHigh-level Conference on Countering Terrorism and the Use of New Technologies concludes in Minsk
03 SeptemberHigh-level Conference on Countering Terrorism and the Use of New Technologies starts in Minsk
14 AugustSenior Central Asian Officials exchanged good practices for effective border security and management in Dushanbe
11 JulyAfrican countries agree to strengthen cooperation and regional partnerships to prevent and counter terrorism
10 JulyRegional High-level Conference to strengthen counter-terrorism cooperation
10 JulyTranscript of the Joint Press Stakeout between the Secretary-General and the Chairperson of the African Union Commission
25 JuneStatement of Mr. Voronkov at Launch meeting of the Group of Friends of Victims of Terrorism, New York
24 JuneUNOCT and ICSS establish new cooperation to protect major sporting events and prevent extremism conducive to terrorism through sports
21 JuneTolerance, inclusion, interfaith and intercultural understanding key to preventing and countering violent extremism, say Mongolia conference speakers
15 JuneMr. Voronkov visit to China
14 JuneUnited Nations and IPU support Parliaments in the Sahel to address the threat of Terrorism and Conditions Conducive to Terrorism
12 JuneMr. Voronkov concludes a visit to Israel
27 MayThe European Union and the United Nations jointly launch project to prevent acts of nuclear terrorism
17 MayThe UN Head of Counter-Terrorism launches the “Dushanbe process on Countering Terrorism and its Financing in Central Asia”, welcoming the adoption of the Dushanbe Declaration
10 MayAtelier régional de validation du projet de manuel de bonnes pratiques en matière de résilience communautaire face à la radicalisation et à l’extrémisme violent dans les pays du G5 Sahel
09 MayIPU and the United Nations reinforce their cooperation to fight terrorism
03 MayThe power of youth in countering violence: UNOCT hosts an interactive dialogue
24 AprilThe European Union and the United Nations strengthen partnership on counter-terrorism
16 AprilA New Approach to Coordinate the United Nations Work on Counter-Terrorism
12 April“Valiant Eagle” & the response to nuclear terrorism: regional workshop in Abuja
10 April#IPU140: Parliamentarians play a crucial role in the fight against terrorism
28 MarchThe United Nations strengthens collaboration with Italy on countering the financing of terrorism
26 MarchMr. Voronkov commends regional efforts at the 2019 OSCE-wide Counter-Terrorism Conference
05 MarchUNOCT and NATO launch a pilot project to prevent and counter chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear terrorism in Jordan
14 FebruaryHeads of United Nations Counter-Terrorism Bodies conclude trilateral joint consultations with Spain and strengthen partnership to support victims of terrorism
17 JanuaryINTERPOL and UN join forces to counter exploitation of Internet for terrorist activities
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16 DecemberHead of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism signs Contribution Agreement with the State of Qatar
12 DecemberHead of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism concludes bilateral visits to Oman and Kuwait
09 DecemberHead of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism participates in the Aqaba Process meeting on East Africa
06 DecemberUN Secretary-General's remarks to the First Meeting of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Compact Coordination Committee, New York
06 DecemberThe United Nations is strengthening coordination to address terrorism
29 NovemberHead of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism calls for stronger international cooperation on aviation security
02 NovemberMr. Voronkov calls for regional cooperation across national boundaries at a conference of the Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Uzbekistan
11 OctoberMr. Voronkov calls for a broad coalition involving governments, civil society, the private sector to prevent terrorist abuse of information and communication technologies
08 OctoberMr. Voronkov participating on the OSCE-Belarus conference on “Preventing and Countering Terrorism in the Digital Age” in Minsk, Belarus
05 OctoberHead of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism strengthens cooperation with UNODC and OSCE in Vienna
04 OctoberOSCE and UN Counter-Terrorism Office to work together in strengthening international efforts to prevent and counter terrorism
02 OctoberUNOCT and UNODC sign an agreement to strengthen collaboration on preventing and countering terrorism
01 OctoberKenya and Ethiopia Present their Cross-Border Peace Initiative to Prevent Violent Extremism and Conflict in the Horn of Africa
28 SeptemberDutch Gifts IT Software Solution to UN to Strengthen Global Counter-Terrorism Efforts
13 SeptemberHead of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism concludes a visit to the United Arab Emirates
11 SeptemberHead of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism calls for full respect for Human Rights while Countering Terrorism in Geneva
15 AugustHead of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism appeals for support to victims of terrorism
14 AugustHead of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism pays tribute to the victims of terrorism during visit to Afghanistan
31 JulyHeads of United Nations counter-terrorism bodies and Kenya renew joint commitment to address terrorism
26 JulyHeads of United Nations counter-terrorism bodies conclude joint visit to Nigeria
11 JulyHead of UN Office of Counter-Terrorism concludes visit to the Netherlands
29 JuneUN Secretary-General urges the international community to work more closely together to anticipate and prevent the terrorist attacks of tomorrow
27 JuneStatement by Mr. Voronkov, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism. Standing in Solidarity for the Rights of Victims of Terrorism
25 MayThe European Union and the United Nations to strengthen partnership on counter-terrorism
23 MayThe Heads of UN Office of Counter-Terrorism and UNDP strengthen collaboration to prevent violent extremism
04 MayHead of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism participates in the High-Level Conference on Countering Terrorism and Preventing Violent Extremism in Tajikistan
30 AprilUnited Nations launches regional counter-terrorism project in Ashgabat
27 AprilHead of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism concludes consultations with the French Government and pays tribute to the victims of terrorism
27 AprilHead of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism participates in international conference on countering the financing of terrorism
24 AprilHead of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism co-launches a project on Preventing Violent Extremism through Youth Empowerment with UNESCO
24 AprilHead of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism co-launches a project on Preventing Violent Extremism through Youth Empowerment with UNESCO
05 AprilThe Head of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism concludes visit to Moscow (English/Russian)
02 AprilHead of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism participating in two conferences in Moscow (English/Russian)
08 MarchHeads of United Nations Counter-Terrorism Bodies conclude joint visit to Iraq
05 MarchHead of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism concludes visit to Egypt (Arabic/English)
03 MarchHead of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism visiting Egypt (Arabic/English)
01 MarchStatement by Under-Secretary-General Vladimir Voronkov on the adoption by the CARICOM Member States of a Regional Counter-Terrorism Strategy
23 FebruaryStatement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact
01 FebruaryStatement on the Adoption of the National Policy on the Prevention and Combating of Violent Extremism and Terrorism in Mali (FR/EN)

2015 Press Releases

Post datePress release
02 DecemberDeputy Secretary-General, Marking Fiftieth Anniversary of Anti-Racism Convention, Urges Internet to Be Used as Powerful Tool in Fight against Racial Discrimination
30 NovemberFollowing Deadly Cameroon Attacks, Secretary-General Urges Governments Affected by Boko Haram to Address Root Causes of Insurgency in Holistic Manner
25 NovemberRoot Causes of Increasing Instability Must Be Addressed to Prevent Further Deterioration in Sahel, Special Envoy Tells Security Council
20 NovemberActivities of Secretary-General in Turkey, 13-16 November
30 SeptemberAll United Nations Tools Must Be Used to Reverse Downward Spiral of Instability in Middle East, North Africa, Secretary-General
29 SeptemberSecretary-General, at Leaders’ Summit, Highlights New Plan for Collective Action to Combat Violent Extremism
29 MayAction against Threat of Foreign Terrorist Fighters Must Be Ramped Up, Security Council Urges in High-Level Meeting