International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism

The open briefing will bring together representatives from Member States and international and regional organizations, as well as civil society and members of the Global Research Network, to reflect on two decades of CTED. The forward-looking discussion will focus on the impact of CTED's work and lessons learned; trends and developments in terrorism and counter-terrorism; and CTED's unique ability to support Member States in their counter terrorism efforts. In 2025, the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) will commemorate its twentieth anniversary. In its resolution 1535 (2004), the Security Council established CTED to assist the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) in monitoring the implementation of Council resolution 1373 (2001) and subsequent counter-terrorism resolutions. CTED became fully staffed in September 2005 and was formally operational in December 2005. Related Sites and Documents:  Concept note Watch CTED at Twenty: Advancing Glo...

The side event reviews progress and challenges in national and regional counter-terrorism strategies. It highlights the update of the Bogota Principles through the Valletta Principles, which provide guidance for effective, human rights-compliant counter-terrorism efforts. Convened by Malta in partnership with the United Nations Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED), this high-level side event will bring together government representatives, international organizations, and civil society to advance implementation of the Valletta Principles. The program features welcome remarks and keynote addresses by Malta's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, UN representatives and officials from the Council of Europe, followed by a panel discussion with leading experts. The event will provide a platform for interactive exchanges with Member States, including interventions and Q&A, and will conclude with closing remarks by Maltese offici...

On August 21st , the IPU will mark the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism with a high-level webinar focused on Educational Policies for Preventing Terrorism and Empowering Victims. The event will gather parliamentarians, education experts, civil society, and victims’ representatives to discuss how inclusive, victim-centered education can prevent violent extremism and support recovery, especially among young victims . Parliaments play a crucial role in promoting laws and policies that foster peace, human rights, and social cohesion while recognizing the unique needs of those affected by terrorism .  MPs, education experts, and victims' representatives will convene on August 21st, the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism, to consider how education can be leveraged to counter violent extremism and uphold human rights . During the webinar, experts will share positive case studies that support victims and co...

A key outcome from the first United Nations Global Congress of Victims of Terrorism, held in September 2022 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, was the decision to establish a global network of victims and survivors of terrorism, the Victims of Terrorism Associations Network (VoTAN), under the umbrella of the Global Victims of Terrorism Support Programme (VoT Programme) in the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT) of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT). This launch event brings together victims of terrorism, victims' associations, and civil society organizations to mark the launch of the Victims of Terrorism Associations Network alongside key stakeholders including Member States and representatives from across the United Nations. This launch event brings together victims of terrorism, victims' associations, civil society organizations, and Member States to mark the launch of the Victims of Terrorism Associations Network of the United ...