International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism

As part of the 2026 Counter-Terrorism Week (CT Week) at the United Nations, the Fourth United Nations High-Level Conference of Heads of Counter-Terrorism Agencies of Member States will take place from Monday, 29 June to Tuesday, 30 June 2026 under the overarching theme " A Future Free from Terrorism: Consolidating the Global Commitment to Multi-Stakeholder Approaches to Counter Terrorism, notably through Member States' Leadership and Action ." Introductory  Remarks and Moderator: Mr. Alexandre Zouev, Acting Under-Secretary-General for Counter Terrorism, United Nations Keynote Speakers: Mr. António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General Ministerial Segment: Foreign Ministers, Ministers of Interior, Heads of IROs Update on Negotiations of the Ninth Review of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy: - H.E. Ms. Elina Kalkku, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Finland to the United Nations in New York and Co-facilitator of the ninth review of the Gl...

The event will examine emerging terrorism financing risks, identify priority gaps requiring international support, and promote coordinated implementation of international standards. Co-organized by the Permanent Missions of France and India, CTED, UNOCT and GIFCT. Watch joining Forces to Counter Terrorism Financing in the Context of Evolving Threats and Emerging Technologies (Counter-Terrorism Week Side Event)! Side Events

Protecting Major Sporting Events Delivery and Legacy in an Era of Complex Threats. Watch protecting Major Sporting Events Delivery and Legacy in an Era of Complex Threats (Counter-Terrorism Week Side Event)!

Promoting the universalization and effective implementation of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism (ICSANT) This side event will bring together Member States, international organizations, regional partners, and practitioners to discuss the role of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism ( ICSANT ) in strengthening global nuclear security and preventing nuclear terrorism. It will highlight experiences, lessons learned, and good practices in promoting adherence to and implementation of ICSANT , while emphasizing the importance of multilateral cooperation, capacity-building, and sustained political commitment. The event aims to support universalization of the Convention and strengthen international efforts to counter nuclear terrorism and enhance global security. Watch strengthening multilateral cooperation to enhance nuclear security and counter terrorism (Counter-Terrorism Week Side Event)! Side Events

Beyond Tokenism: Women Leading Prevention, Justice and Policy in Counter-Terrorism (Counter-Terrorism Week Side Event) Watch the Beyond Tokenism: Women Leading Prevention, Justice and Policy in Counter-Terrorism (Counter-Terrorism Week Side Event)! Side Events

  Briefing to Member States on the ninth review of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. Related Sites and Documents:  Agenda  &  UNOCT website . Watch the UNOCT Annual Ambassadorial Level Briefing to Member States! Meetings & Events