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Open meeting of the Counter-Terrorism Committee on building resilience of communities to prevent radicalization to terrorism

Monday, 29 April 2024 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm

On Monday 29 April 2024 the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) will hold an open meeting, which will convene a broad range of experts to discuss experiences, identify the latest trends, and share best practices on building community resilience to prevent and counter radicalization to terrorism.

The open meeting will also provide an opportunity to strengthen collaboration with all relevant United Nations bodies and stakeholders in line with Council resolution 2617 (2021). In addition, it will help to foster understanding of the issues and challenges posed by the use of new and emerging technologies for terrorist purposes, as well as explore ways to build resilience to terrorism through the use of these technologies.

The meeting will take place at United Nations Headquarters on Monday 29 April 2024 in the Trusteeship Council Chamber, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m (EDT). The meeting will also be webcast  at  https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1h/k1hic79xk9.

Background

The Security Council recognizes that acts of terrorism are most effectively prevented and countered through a comprehensive, human rights compliant approach that includes actors from all sectors of society. In its resolution 2354 (2017), the Council stresses the importance of the role of the media, civil society, the private sector, and educational institutions in efforts to enhance dialogue and broaden understanding, in promoting tolerance and coexistence, and in fostering an environment which is not conducive to incitement of terrorism, as well as in countering terrorist narratives.

Resources

The draft concept note is available here.

The draft agenda is available here.

For additional information, please contact Farah Kasim at farah.kasim [at] un.org.

 

Speakers’ statements and presentations:

  • H.E. Amb. Amar Bendjama, Chair of the Counter-Terrorism Committee: Opening remarks | Closing remarks
  • Mr. Weixiong Chen, Deputy Executive Director, CTED: Opening remarks
  • Ms. Humera Khan, President, Muflehun: Statement | Presentation
  • Ms. Mauna Bagwasi, Lead Alert and Prevention Analyst, the African Center for the Study and Research on Terrorism (ACSRT): Statement
  • Mr. Eric Rosand, Executive Director, Strong Cities Network: Statement | Presentation
  • Ms. Rachel Sullivan, Program Officer – Program on Violent Extremism, RESOLVE Network, United States Institute of Peace: Statement | Presentation
  • Mr. Sadiq Muhammad Mustapha, Alumnus of Youth Engagement and Empowerment Programme, UNOCT/UNCCT Global Programme on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism Conducive to Terrorism: Statement
  • Mourchidate, Female Faith-based leader, Mauritania: Video
  • Ms. Chiara Bologna, Programme Officer (Special Assistant) United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute: Statement
  • Ms. Annabelle Bonnefont, Senior Legal Analyst and Human Rights Advisor, Global Center on Cooperative Security: Statement

 

Statements from the floor:

  • Ms. Diane Shayne D. Lipana, Third Secretary of the Permanent Mission of the Philippine to the United Nations: Statement
  • H.E. Amb. Francisco José da Cruz, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Angola to the United Nations: Statement
  • Permanent Mission of Australia to the United Nations: Statement