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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News

Advancing counterterrorism efforts to face new and existing threats

Advancing counterterrorism efforts to face new and existing threats

22 October 2025

The GCTF Coordinating Committee convened for its 25th Meeting. The Forum discussed priorities in Africa, international cooperation, and the launch of new GCTF resources.

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Enhancing the protection of witnesses and criminal justice officials

Enhancing the protection of witnesses and criminal justice officials

22 October 2025

The GCTF launched a toolkit on the protection of witnesses and criminal justice officials.

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Strengthening responses to terrorist use of Improvised Explosive Devices in West Africa

Strengthening responses to terrorist use of Improvised Explosive Devices in West Africa

22 October 2025

The GCTF launched a set of good practices on preventing and countering the acquisition and use of Improvised Explosive Devices by terrorist groups in West Africa.

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Activities

Capacity-building in the West Africa Region Working Group - Second Plenary Meeting

Capacity-building in the West Africa Region Working Group - Second Plenary Meeting

27-28 November 2018

The Second Plenary Meeting took stock of the progress and national experiences related to the priority themes of the WAWG Work Plan until September 2019. Sessions included updates from partner organizations and non-member countries from the WA region, which provided an opportunity to review current efforts, consider improvements, and ways to provide effective support through regional cooperation, from GCTF Members and non-member partner organizations.

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