The IIJ Juvenile Justice Initiative supports not only the individual practitioners who take part in capacity-building workshops but also their national institutions. Recently, IIJ training on juvenile justice programs as an alternative to prosecution so changed the perspectives of two alumnae from Thailand that they inspired training and change at the national level.

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The International Institute for Justice and the Rule of Law (IIJ) is leading efforts to harmonize the processing of mutual legal assistance (MLA) and extradition requests in East and West Africa. Working with Central Authority practitioners, the IIJ is delivering sustainable impact in an area that is crucial for effective international judicial cooperation.

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Since 2014, the world’s largest regional organization, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), has been promoting the use of the Rabat Memorandum on Good Practices for Effective Counterterrorism Practice in the Criminal Justice Sector, a GCTF Framework Document.

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In Mali, GCERF, a GCTF Inspired Institution, supports the creation of community structures to resolve conflicts, generates economic opportunities through cooperatives, and works on the reintegration and socialization of prisoners. This story demonstrates the role of art in healing trauma and encouraging self-expression. Read more »

Since 2016, GCERF, a GCTF Inspired Institution, has been funding community initiatives in Nigeria. This includes supporting conflict resolution programing providing tangible skills for social and economic advancement. Tersoo’s story demonstrates the value of mentorship in creating a new path outside of violence. Read more »

GCTF resources could have a wide range of applications, including in the military domain. NATO has made practical use of GCTF documents on battlefield evidence, countering unmanned aerial systems, and border security management.

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During the 2021 Counter-Terrorism Week, the Global Counterterrorism Forum and the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact hosted a side event to highlight how they work together to identify shared priorities, to exchange information, and to mobilize expertise and resources to address the scourge of terrorism worldwide.                                                                          

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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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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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