Guided by Security Council resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1624 (2005), the CTC works to bolster the ability of United Nations Member States to prevent terrorist acts both within their borders and across regions. It was established in the wake of the 11 September terrorist attacks in the United States.

The CTC is assisted by the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED), which carries out the policy decisions of the Committee, conducts expert assessments of each Member State and facilitates counter-terrorism technical assistance to countries.

Technical guide to the implementation of Security Council resolution 1373 (2001) and other relevant resolutions (compiled in 2017)

S/2017/573 – Twentieth report of the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team submitted pursuant to resolution 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da’esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals and entities

S/RES/2370 (2017) – Threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts – Preventing terrorists from acquiring weapons

S/RES/2368 (2017) – Threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts

Summary of discussions: Special meeting of the Counter-Terrorism Committee with international, regional and subregional organizations on “International Judicial and Law Enforcement Cooperation in Counter-Terrorism Matters pursuant to Security Council resolution 2322 (2016) and Other Relevant Council resolutions”: Technical consultations of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) UN headquarters, New York, 20 and 21 June 2017