About the GCTF

The Global Counterterrorism Forum (GCTF) is an informal, apolitical, multilateral counterterrorism platform. It is small, nimble, inclusive, and consensus-based. Its overarching mission is to reduce the vulnerability of people worldwide to terrorism by mobilizing expertise and resources to prevent, combat, and prosecute terrorist acts and counter incitement and recruitment to terrorism. 

The Forum brings together policymakers and practitioners from around the world to share experiences and expertise, and to develop practical, publicly available tools and strategies on how to prevent and counter the evolving terrorist threat. The GCTF is currently co-chaired by Egypt and the European Union. 

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What is the GCTF?

News

Global Counterterrorism Forum marks 15th anniversary, launches new resource and Initiative

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Strengthening international cooperation to respond to terrorist acts causing chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear emergencies

Strengthening international cooperation to respond to terrorist acts causing chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear emergencies

10 June 2026

The GCTF launched a new Initiative on preparedness and response to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear emergencies caused by acts of terrorism. Read more »
GCTF Criminal Justice and Rule of Law Working Group Plenary Meeting

GCTF Criminal Justice and Rule of Law Working Group Plenary Meeting

9 June 2026

Under the mandate of the Co-Chairs, Italy and Nigeria, the Criminal Justice and Rule of Law Working Group held its annual plenary meeting on the margins of the 26th Coordinating Committee Meeting to discuss recent developments and upcoming priorities, including ethical and human rights-compliant use of AI in criminal justice and counterterrorism. Read more »
Curtailing terrorist financing through context-specific approaches in West Africa

Curtailing terrorist financing through context-specific approaches in West Africa

30 April 2026

The West Africa Capacity-Building Working Group led a regional meeting addressing the exploitation of informal economies and emerging financial technologies in the region.

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Activities

Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) Working Group Workshop on Counter and Alternative Narratives

Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) Working Group Workshop on Counter and Alternative Narratives

24-25 June 2019

The workshop provided an opportunity to update participants on trends and to share experiences developing and implementing whole-of-society approaches to counter and alternative narratives. As with all aspects of CVE, it is important that counter and alternative narratives are responsive to emerging trends and challenges in terrorist recruitment and activities. Sessions therefore focused on some of these emerging issues and challenges, such as messaging aspects of gender, rehabilitation and reintegration, and challenges and responses to extreme right-wing narratives.

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