Michèle Coninsx is Assistant Secretary-General and Executive Director, United Nations Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate.

Tackling the World's Multiple Challenges Simultaneously: The Role of the United Nations

Assistant Secretary-General Coninsx, left, visiting Iraq on 7 March 2018, together with Under-Secretary-General Vladimir Voronkov of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Office. ©UNAMI

Terrorism is a plague from which no continent or country is immune. To address this global threat to peace and security, international cooperation is crucial. The United Nations is uniquely placed to assist Member States to effectively prevent terrorist acts within their borders and across regions. The multifaceted approach proposed by the United Nations also offers means for countries to address various but interconnected issues simultaneously.