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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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New York, NYFifth Biennial Review of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy
On the margins of the fifth biennial review of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, the Global Center hosted, co-hosted, and participated in a number of events in New York that dealt with the issues of preventing and countering violent extremism. The events looked at a variety of different ways to...
Publications
From Policy to Action: Advancing an Integrated Approach to Women and Countering Violent Extremism
This policy brief, produced by the Global Center and Inclusive Security, explores ways of enhancing a cross-sectoral approach to integrating inclusion of gender and women as a core component of the United Nations and member state P/CVE efforts while developing a closer understanding of the potential points of convergence between...
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Development and Countering Violent Extremism
Over the past decade, counterterrorism policymakers and practitioners have increasingly focused on developing a broader strategic approach that stresses prevention and addresses the enabling environment for terrorism and violent extremism. This article published by the United Nations Association, UK focuses on the potential overlap between countering violent extremism and development...
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Is UN Equipped to Deliver New Plan on Preventing Extremism?
As the so-called Islamic State expands its reach and influence, it is evident that many find its narratives and tactics appealing. Countering that appeal and preventing the spread of the group's violent ideology is essential to its long-term defeat. Partly as an acknowledgment of this fact, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon...
Project
Women and Countering Violent Extremism
The Global Center, with support from the government of Australia, is undertaking a project to bring together key stakeholders including UN actors, member state officials, experts, and practitioners to advance practical efforts in implementing a gender dimension across multilateral countering violent extremism (CVE) efforts. The project aims to develop a...
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Understanding Bank De-risking and Its Effects on Financial Inclusion
This report explores the links between bank de-risking and the ascendance of anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism policy. It presents a nuanced overview of the driving factors and influences behind de-risking and its potential impact on financial inclusion, particularly for vulnerable communities. The report includes case studies...
Events
New York, NYRoundtable on Strengthening Multilateral Efforts to Prevent and Counter Violent Extremism
The Global Center hosted an informal roundtable discussion on the margins of the UN General Assembly to reflect on the achievements of the multilateral efforts to counter terrorism and violent extremism. Participants included practitioners from inter-and nongovernmental organizations, as well as a number of UN member state representatives. The discussion...
Events
Manila, PhilippinesASEAN Regional Forum Workshop on First Response Support for Victims of Mass Casualty Events
The Global Center organized a two-day ASEAN Regional Forum Workshop on First Response Support for Victims of Mass Casualty Events. The meeting was co-chaired by the government of the Philippines and the United States. The goal of the workshop was to bring together policymakers, practitioners, and first responders across the...
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