Publications

The 2025 Qatar Annual Report provides an overview of activities implemented by the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) in 2025 with the financial support of the State of Qatar, under the Contribution Agreement between the Government of the State of Qatar and the United Nations, as represented by UNOCT, to support strategic initiatives to combat the scourge of terrorism for the period 2024–2026. It outlines the key achievements, challenges encountered and contextual factors that affected the delivery of activities throughout the year. It also presents a summary of progress against priority objectives, highlights how UNOCT efforts contributed to global counter-terrorism priorities and provides programmatic updates in accordance with the reporting requirements established under the Contribution Agreement. The annual report is available for the year of: [ 2025 ] [ 2024 ] [ 2023 ] [ 2022 ] [ 2021 ] [ 2020 ]

This study was produced under the project “Promoting Universalization and Effective Implementation of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism,” implemented by UNCCT/UNOCT and UNODC, with funding from the European Union. Prepared by VERTIC in coordination with UNCCT/UNOCT, the study draws on data collected up to December 2022 and was reviewed by UNCCT/UNOCT and partners, including UNODC. The study is available in EN.

For over ten years, UNCCT has been a Global Centre of Excellence, delivering capacity-building support to Member States in their implementation of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy (GCTS). Since 2022, the Centre has been guided by UNOCT’s first-ever Strategic Plan and Results Framework (SPRF 2022–2025), setting high-level strategic goals and outcomes to orient the activities of both UNCCT and the Office of Counter-Terrorism. UNCCT’s annual results-based reports present the Centre’s significant work and impact as the leading UN entity on CT capacity building, while also highlighting efforts to enhance its strategic support to Member States to ensure the balanced implementation of the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. The annual report is available for the year of: [ 2025] [ 2024] [2023] [ 2022] [ 2021] [ 2020] [ 2019] [ 2018]

The 2025 Annual Report highlights a complex global terrorism threat and the need for coherent, effective multilateral action. Amid UN80-related financial constraints, UNOCT strengthened United Nations counter-terrorism efforts by enhancing coordination, aligning policy with programmatic delivery and strengthening evidence of results. Engaging over 13,000 practitioners across 170 Member States, the Office advanced integrated, field-oriented capacity-building approaches tailored to national needs, while upholding human rights and advancing gender equality. With stronger partnerships, greater transparency, and a focus on measurable impact, UNOCT continues to support Member States in addressing terrorism and violent extremism conducive to terrorism. The Report reflects growing confidence in UNOCT, with a record 32 partners contributing USD 65.9 million to the United Nations Trust Fund for Counter-Terrorism. The annual report is available in: EN

The evaluation of Early Warning Network for Central Asia-Phase II, funded by the United Nations Peace and Development Trust Fund (UNPDF), assessed the project’s relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability, and integration of human rights, gender equality, disability inclusion and leave no one behind. The project was found highly relevant to the priorities of Central Asian States and visibly effective, with regional cooperation moving toward more practical, technically informed exchange; demonstrated capacity gains in artificial intelligence, open-source intelligence, cybersecurity, data management and indicator-based analysis; and ThreatWatch advancing to a Minimum Viable Product. It concluded strong sustainability prospects and resulted in seven recommendations accepted in the management’s response with key actions for implementation. Evaluation report available in: EN Evaluation brief available in: EN

The report on the High-Level International Conference on the Repatriation of Persons from Al Hol, Surrounding Camps and Places of Detention, held on 26 September 2026 at the UNHQ in New York, summarises the key messages of the conference. The event brought together over 300 participants, from 50 Member States, 17 United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact entities and 14 civil society partners. Organized by the Government of Iraq with the technical support of UNOCT, the conference enabled a timely discussion on the more than 30,000 people from more than 60 countries, remaining in camps and places of detention in north-east Syria at that time, and the processes and challenges in addressing this signification humanitarian and security challenge.

The independent final evaluation of the Fusion Cells Project, funded by the United Nations Peace and Development Trust Fund (UNPDF), assessed the project’s relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, sustainability, and its integration of human rights, gender, disability inclusion, and leave no one behind considerations. The evaluation found the Project highly relevant to the counter-terrorism needs of beneficiary Member States, exceptionally effective in delivering intelligence analysis trainings that can be applied in a practical manner, and achieving positive impact from trainings that increased participant confidence levels and improved analytical products and national and cross-border cooperation. The evaluation generated eight recommendations that will guide the design and delivery of future programming. Evaluation report available in: EN Evaluation brief available in: EN

This “ Gap Analysis of Digital Tools to Support Victims of Terrorism” identifies the most critical gaps in victim support and survivor care that can be addressed through digital innovation. It shows that digital tools can significantly strengthen the accessibility, timeliness, and reach of support for victims and survivors of terrorism, while helping to ensure that assistance is delivered in a safe, inclusive, and dignified manner that respects the agency and rights of victims and survivors. The Gap Analysis also provides recommendations for victim-centred design of digital support tools, including in low-connectivity and resource-constrained settings. This report was made possible thanks to the financial support of the German Federal Foreign Office.

This publication was prepared by the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) as a summary of the key outcomes and practical insights generated during the Parliamentary Training Course on “Legislative and Policy Measures to Prevent and Counter the Use of Artificial Intelligence and New Technologies for Terrorism and Violent Extremism Purposes,” held in Manila, Philippines, from 11 to 13 February 2026. The Training Course was organized with the support of the Shura Council of the State of Qatar, in close cooperation with the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) and the House of Representatives of the Philippines.

This publication was prepared by the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) as a summary of discussions held during the Eighth Meeting of the Coordination Mechanism for Parliamentary Assemblies on Counter-Terrorism, convened in Limassol, Republic of Cyprus, on 26 November 2025. The Meeting was organized with the support of the Shura Council of the State of Qatar, and in close cooperation with the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean (PAM) and the House of Representatives of the Republic of Cyprus.

This publication was prepared by the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) as a summary of discussions held during the Fifth Parliamentary Policy Dialogue on Parliamentary Approaches to Countering Terrorism Financing and Related Crimes, convened in Limassol, Republic of Cyprus, on 25 November 2025. The Dialogue was organized with the support of the Shura Council of the State of Qatar, and in close cooperation with the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean (PAM) and the House of Representatives of the Republic of Cyprus.

The Technical Guide responds to calls from the United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council to strengthen the protection of vulnerable targets, including transport hubs. It consolidates good practices, methodologies and tools from around the world to assist Member States in preventing, mitigating, responding to and recovering from terrorist threats while ensuring compliance with international human rights law. It was made possible thanks to the financial support from the State of Qatar, under the umbrella of the United Nations Global Programme on Countering Terrorist Threats against Vulnerable Targets.