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. " Closing Session: Looking Ahead to the 9th Review and 20th Anniversary of the GCTS: Operationalizing Sustainable Counter Terrorism Outcomes . - Chair: Mr. Alexandre Zouev, Acting Under-Secretary-General for Counter Terrorism, United Nations - Eminent Guest: Ms. Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations Summary Conclusions and Closing Remarks: Mr. Alexandre Zouev, Acting Under-Secretary-General for Counter Terrorism, United Nations The Conference will provide a platform for Member States, United Nations entit...

Strengthening Youth Resilience, Community Partnerships, and Reintegration (Lessons from Malaysia, Iraq). Watch Localized and Whole-of-Society Approaches in Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE) (Counter-Terrorism Week Side Event)! Side Events

A side event in the margins of the 2026 Counter-Terrorism Week addressing maritime terrorism risks, focusing on strengthening global cooperation, legal frameworks, and security measures to prevent the misuse of maritime routes and infrastructure by terrorist actors. The side event titled "Terrorism and Maritime Insecurity: Collective Efforts to Counter Terrorism in the Maritime Domain", held on 30 June 2026 at United Nations Headquarters, focuses on the growing risks of terrorism within the maritime domain and the urgent need for coordinated international responses. The maritime sector is central to global development, transporting over 80% of world trade and supporting a large proportion of the global population living near coastlines. However, these same features make it vulnerable to exploitation by terrorist groups and organized crime, who may use maritime routes to transport weapons, personnel, and illicit goods while evading traditional border controls. The event high...

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 ." SESSION 4: Strategic Capacity Building Responses: Countering Misuse of AI, New and Emerging Technologies. The Conference will provide a platform for Member States, United Nations entities, international and regional organizations, civil society organizations, and the private sector to exchange information, experiences, and good practices, as well as to explore further cooperation on key counter-terrorism priorities under the four pillars of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. As one of the first dedicated syste...

   Good Practices in Countering Terrorism and its Financing in Low-Capacity and Exposed Contexts: Strengthening Capacity, Enhancing Operational Cooperation and Ensuring Balanced Implementation of International Standards (Counter-Terrorism Week Side Event) Watch the Good Practices in Countering Terrorism and its Financing in Low-Capacity and Exposed Contexts: Strengthening Capacity, Enhancing Operational Cooperation and Ensuring Balanced Implementation of International Standards (Counter-Terrorism Week Side Event)! Side Events

National and Regional Counter-Terrorism Strategies: Insights and Practical Lessons Learned, Including through Strengthening Prevention and PCVE (Counter-Terrorism Week Side Event) Watch the National and Regional Counter-Terrorism Strategies: Insights and Practical Lessons Learned, Including through Strengthening Prevention and PCVE (Counter-Terrorism Week Side Event)! Side Events

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." SESSION 2: Strengthening Coordination and Coherence Through Networked Multilateralism. The Conference will provide a platform for Member States, United Nations entities, international and regional organizations, civil society organizations, and the private sector to exchange information, experiences, and good practices, as well as to explore further cooperation on key counter-terrorism priorities under the four pillars of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. As one of the first dedicated system-wide follow-up events a...

   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 ." SESSION 1: Addressing Terrorism in Conflict-Affected and High Risk Contexts . The Conference will provide a platform for Member States, United Nations entities, international and regional organizations, civil society organizations, and the private sector to exchange information, experiences, and good practices, as well as to explore further cooperation on key counter-terrorism priorities under the four pillars of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. As one of the first dedicated system-wide follow-up events after...

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