CGCC believes that a vibrant civil society that provides individuals the opportunity to effect change through peaceful means is one of the most powerful anecdotes to the appeal of violent extremism.
CGCC works to highlight the important contributions of civil society to countering terrorism by raising awareness among government officials and civil society groups themselves about these contributions, in particular addressing conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism. CGCC has partnered with Nahdlatul Ulama, the largest Islamic organization in Indonesia, to raise awareness of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy among civil society groups in Southeast Asia and has undertaken similar efforts in Africa and South Asia.
CGCC also has supported the work of the Global Survivors Network, a leading advocate for the role of survivors in effective counterterrorism efforts. Its groundbreaking documentary film, “Killing in the Name,” received numerous awards and was nominated for an Academy Award as best documentary short in 2011.
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East Africa Civil Society Organizations Hub Summary
The East Africa Civil Society Organizations Hub (CSO Hub) is a network of nearly 160 civil society organizations engaging in preventing and countering violent extremism
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New York, NYRemarks by Global Center Executive Director during Special Meeting of the Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee to review the 2015 Madrid Guiding Principles
The Chair of the UN Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee held a Special Meeting to review the 2015 Madrid Guiding Principles, which consist of 35 recommendations
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New York, NYInteractive Briefing: Reviewing the Madrid Guiding Principles on Foreign Terrorist Fighters
The UN Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate and the Global Center, with the generous support of the government of the Netherlands, organized an interactive briefing reviewing
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New York, NYEnhancing Global-Local Cooperation in Multi-Disciplinary Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism Efforts
The Global Center, the Prevention Project: Organizing Against Violent Extremism, and the Royal United Services Institute, with the support from the governments of Australia, the
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It Takes a Village
As governments consider effective responses to violent extremism, they must also decide how best to deal with those who have committed acts of violent extremism,
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New York, NYSixth Biennial Review of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy
Over 26-29 June, the UN General Assembly held its sixth biennial review of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. The Global Center hosted, supported, and participated
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Call For Proposals: Empowering Youth Leaders to Counter Violent Extremism in Kenya and Nigeria
The Global Center, in coordination with Carefronting Nigeria and the Kenya Community Support Centre, is facilitating small grants to local civil society organizations (CSOs) in
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Rehabilitating and Reintegrating Violent Extremist Offenders and Returning Foreign Terrorist Fighters
The Global Center, with support from the government of Australia, has undertaken a project to explore the role of civil society organizations in efforts to
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Bangkok, ThailandPreventing and Countering Violent Extremism in Southeast Asia: Advancing Gender Inclusion and Women’s Participation
The Global Center, with support from the government of the Netherlands, convened a two-day regional workshop to explore critical lessons and practical opportunities in developing
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