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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CJ-ROL Working Group Fifth Plenary Meeting

CJ-ROL Working Group Fifth Plenary Meeting

9 June 2022

At its fifth Plenary Meeting, the GCTF Criminal Justice and Rule of Law Working Group discussed supporting the development of effective criminal justice systems within a rule of law framework and with full respect for human rights in the counterterrorism field.

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UNODC: FTF Manual for MENA Judicial Training

UNODC: FTF Manual for MENA Judicial Training

The UNODC Terrorism Prevention Branch developed an FTF Manual for criminal justice and crime prevention practitioners in the MENA region. Building on GCTF resources, it analyzes the FTF threat, related international frameworks and online investigations, and could be added to existing or new training curricula, courses and technical assistance programs.                        

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Advancing Info Screening in the Maritime Sector

Advancing Info Screening in the Maritime Sector

24 May & 1 June 2022

Jordan and the United States, Co-Chairs of the GCTF Foreign Terrorist Fighters (FTF) Working Group, kicked off a series of workshops to raise awareness and understanding of the recommendations in the Counterterrorism Watchlisting Toolkit and the Addendum to the GCTF New York Memorandum on Good Practices for Interdicting Terrorist Travel.

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Psychology in Rehabilitation & Reintegration

Psychology in Rehabilitation & Reintegration

This interactive infographic highlights the important role of psychologists in reintegrating and rehabilitating terrorists and radicalized individuals. The infographic features responsive elements that reveal more information when you click on them.

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Activities

Countering Violent Extremism Working Group - Workshop on Gender and P/CVE: the role of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)

Countering Violent Extremism Working Group - Workshop on Gender and P/CVE: the role of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)

18-19 December 2018

The Workshop discussed capacity gaps and opportunities in mainstreaming a gender perspective across all levels of P/CVE policy and programming. The discussion also touched on challenges in dealing effectively with women and children returning from ISIL/Da’esh-affiliated conflict zones.

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