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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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Strengthening the Case: Good Criminal Justice Practices to Counter Terrorism
This report presents the findings of a Global Center assessment of national implementation of rule of law–based criminal justice measures to counter terrorism in Africa, the Middle East, and South and Southeast Asia. It highlights trends, challenges, and opportunities for implementing the Rabat Memorandum on Good Practices for Effective Counterterrorism...
Events
New York, NYThe Next Decade: Strengthening Multilateral Efforts for Preventing and Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism
The Global Center hosted a two-day retreat to explore the role of multilateral actors, in particular the United Nations, in responding to terrorism and violent extremism. The discussion focused on how the conflict landscape has transformed in the past decade, the impact of terrorism and violent extremism, and how the...
Events
Washington DCRoles of Women and Youth in Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism
On the margins of the summit on countering violent extremism (CVE) at the White House, the Global Center hosted an event to explore the roles of women and youth in preventing and countering violent extremism. Two panels brought together a rich diversity of perspectives on CVE policies and programming, drawing...
Publications
Addressing the Foreign Terrorist Fighters Phenomenon from a European Union Perspective
On 23 October 2014, the Global Center, the Human Security Collective, and the International Centre for Counter-Terrorism – The Hague convened an expert meeting at the European Union (EU) in Brussels to discuss the implications of UN Resolution 2178 and to explore appropriate and effective responses to the threat of...
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