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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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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Bolstering a coordinated regional approach to strengthen community resilience against IEDs in East Africa

Bolstering a coordinated regional approach to strengthen community resilience against IEDs in East Africa

1 April 2026

Under the Kenya-Kuwait mandate, the East Africa Capacity-Building Working Group led an expert meeting on strengthening community resilience against IEDs in the region. Read more »
Compiling lived experience and expert opinion to advance the discussion around climate change and insecurity

Compiling lived experience and expert opinion to advance the discussion around climate change and insecurity

10 March 2026

Led by Germany and Kenya, the Initiative on Addressing the Nexus Between Climate Change and Violent Extremism conducive to terrorism held a virtual workshop seeking stakeholder input and insights on the links between climate change and insecurity.

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