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

Criminal Prosecution of Terrorist Suspects: Evidence Collection, Use and Sharing

Criminal Prosecution of Terrorist Suspects: Evidence Collection, Use and Sharing

This video is intended for policymakers and practitioners who are interested in understanding how to successfully prosecute terrorists for their transnational activities.

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From Syria to Tunisia: Aziz Returns Home

From Syria to Tunisia: Aziz Returns Home

As Aziz* returns home from Syria, he tries to cope with his father’s death and his mother’s imprisonment. Hedayah, a GCTF Inspired Institution, works with the Tunisian government to support children like Aziz in managing the trauma of exposure to violent extremism and safely reintegrating children back into society.

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Countering the Financing of Terrorism in West Africa

Countering the Financing of Terrorism in West Africa

6-7 July 2021

The GCTF Capacity-Building in the West Africa Region Working Group convened a virtual workshop on countering the financing of terrorism. The workshop provided an opportunity for regional actors to share lessons learned, good practices, and results achieved.

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Empowering the next generation in the Philippines

Empowering the next generation in the Philippines

In Lanao del Sur, GCERF, a GCTF Inspired Institution, supports a series of initiatives promoting active citizenry and personal leadership, enhancing the understanding of Bangsamoro identity and addressing historical grievances and discrimination, which have been drivers of radicalization. Mira’s story shows GCERF’s role in instilling optimism and a sense of purpose and identity among youth.
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Activities

Initiative on Addressing the Challenge of Returning Families of Foreign Terrorist Fighters - First Regional Workshop

Initiative on Addressing the Challenge of Returning Families of Foreign Terrorist Fighters - First Regional Workshop

8-9 February 2018

The Initiative aims to identify good practices which can serve as the basis for international engagement, assistance, and training to address the potential challenges and security risks posed by family members of FTFs who return from conflict zones to their country of origin or relocate to a third country. Following the Initiative’s Launch Event in London in November 2017, the First Regional Workshop focused on experiences of states in the Sahel/Maghreb regions.

 

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