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

Ministers renew Forum’s commitment to Africa

Ministers renew Forum’s commitment to Africa

27 September 2024

Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty and the EU HE/VP Josep Borrell convened ministers of the GCTF Coordinating Committee and the African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security to discuss the evolving terrorist threat in Africa. Read more »

Global Counterterrorism Forum Ministers Renew Commitment to Combating Terrorism in Africa

PRESS RELEASE

The Global Counterterrorism Forum held its 24th Coordinating Committee and 14th Ministerial Plenary Meetings in New York City. The high-level meetings brought together international stakeholders to address pressing counterterrorism needs, particularly in East and West Africa. Read more »
The GCTF’s plan to tackle terrorism in East Africa

The GCTF’s plan to tackle terrorism in East Africa

25 September 2024

The East Africa Capacity-Building Working Group (EA WG) Co-Chairs, Kenya and Kuwait’s 2024-2026 Work Plan will embark on an ambitious journey to galvanize the GCTF capacity and convening power to support countries of East Africa in their fight against terrorism.

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Guide to Effective Border Security and Management

Guide to Effective Border Security and Management

25 September 2024

Two practical accompaniments to the 2016 GCTF Good Practices on Border Security and Management

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Activities

Sahel Working Group - Fourth Plenary Meeting

Sahel Working Group - Fourth Plenary Meeting

28-30 November 2016

Participants discussed improving police cooperation, building legal and judicial cooperation, GCTF/Partner capacity-building efforts, enhancing abilities to counter financing of terrorism, border security in the Sahel region and reports from the expert’s workshop on national actions plans to prevent violent extremism. 

Key themes that emerged during the meeting discussed included:

 

  • Addressing the phenomenon of returning foreign terrorist fighters in the Sahel region is becoming more urgent than ever.

  • Facilitation of information sharing among justice sector officials in the Sahel region and improved coordination and identification of shared priorities are essential for building legal and judicial cooperation.

  • Countering financing of terrorism remains an area that requires further attention and action in the Sahel region.

  • Countries of the Sahel region continue to face significant challenges in the area of border security and management.

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