Multilateral Security Policy
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Policies to address violent extremism are more effective when they are globally informed but locally grounded. We have advised over 150 governments and multilateral organizations in the design and implementation of these policies, ensuring that the experiences of civil society experts and local practitioners are carefully considered.
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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 in a number high-level events highlighting the positive steps taken on certain fronts in relation to the implementation of the Strategy and the impact of...
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Blue Sky IV: Clouds Dispersing?
Building on its previous analyses of the UN’s counterterrorism programs, the Global Center, with the generous support of the governments of Norway, the Netherlands, and Switzerland, has produced an independent report containing recommendations to support multilateral efforts to address terrorism and violent extremism in advance of the sixth review of...
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New York, NYGSX2017 – Innovations in Civil Society and Other Locally-Led Efforts to Prevent Violent Extremism
The Global Center, a Global Solutions Exchange (GSX) Steering Commitee member, helped to organize and participate in an all-day civil society event on the margins of the 72nd UN General Assembly. This event, marking the GSX’s first year of activity, brought dozens of civil society practitioners - many at the...
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Mission Critical or Mission Creep? Issues to Consider for the Future of the UN Counter-Terrorism Committee and Its Executive Directorate
As member states are discussing the renewal of the mandate for the UN Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED), this policy brief looks at CTED’s role in light of the need to maintain and strengthen its comparative advantage in assessing member states' counterterrorism efforts while addressing existing and emerging threats of...
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New York, NYImplementing National Strategies to Prevent and Counter Violent Extremism: From Plans to Action
The Permanent Mission of Finland to the United Nations together with the Global Center hosted an expert panel discussion at UN Headquarters in New York on experiences in the implementation of national strategies and action plans to prevent violent extremism (PVE). The event included opening remarks by Ms. Paula Risikko,...
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Manila, PhilippinesASEAN Regional Forum Workshop on Medium to Long Term Support for Victims of Terrorism
The Global Center organized a two-day ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) workshop on medium to long-term support for victims of terrorism, co-chaired by the governments of the Philippines and the United States. The workshop focused on assistance to victims of terrorism in areas related to medical and psychosocial support, financial support...
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New York, NYGlobal Center’s Activities During the Opening of the 71st Session of the UN General Assembly
During the opening of the 71st Session of the UN General Assembly, member states and partners, including the Global Counterterrorism Forum, gathered in New York to explore ways of effectively preventing and countering violent extremism and terrorism, among other pressing global challenges. The Global Center hosted, supported, and participated in...
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Blue Sky III: Taking UN Counterterrorism Efforts in The Next Decade From Plans to Action
This report includes a critical analysis of the outcomes of deliberations around the 2016 review of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and reflects on implementation efforts going forward. The study is informed by research on current threats and organizational responses; interviews and consultations with UN officials, member state representatives, academics,...
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Washington DC and New York, NYLaunch of "A Man’s World? Exploring the Roles of Women in Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism"
The Global Center together with Hedayah launched an edited volume of essays exploring the roles of women in preventing and countering terrorism and violent extremism. Editors, Naureen Chowdhury Fink, Sara Zeiger, and Rafia Bhulai, shared key findings and recommendations at launch events in Washington, DC and New York City on...
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