The GCTF convened two exploratory dialogues on Racially or Ethnically Motivated Violent Extremism (REMVE). These discussions advanced a common understanding of this threat among the Forum’s members, including through exploring differences in terminology, and considering how existing GCTF resources can contribute to efforts to counter this driver of instability. 

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The GCTF Criminal Justice and Rule of Law (CJ-ROL) Working Group, co-chaired by Nigeria and Switzerland, held a Review Meeting to discuss the draft Memorandum on Criminal Justice Approaches to the Linkages between Terrorism and International Crimes (War Crimes, Crimes against Humanity, Genocide), Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling.

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International and inter-agency cooperation is key to bringing terrorists to justice. Exchanging on good practices and on existing gaps is important to advance collective expertise and to identify practical solutions. The Capacity-Building in the West Africa Region Working Group convened a virtual workshop focused on police cooperation in the context of counterterrorism.

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The GCTF Capacity-Building in the East and West Africa Region Working Groups organized a joint workshop on Border Security Management. Effective land, air and maritime border security and management are critical to ensure international security and economic growth.

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The GCTF Capacity-Building in the East Africa Region Working Group organized a virtual workshop on promoting dialogue and community resilience. The workshop identified lessons learned from East Africa, emerging activities, and recommendations on how best to engage in dialogue and resilience building in the region.

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The GCTF organized a webinar focused on Southeast Asia to discuss the use and implementation of the Policy Toolkit for the Zurich-London Recommendations on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism and Terrorism Online. As the use of the internet for violent extremist and terrorist purposes increases, collective efforts to address this challenge are essential.

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The GCTF Criminal Justice and Rule of Law (CJ-ROL) Working Group Co-Chairs, Nigeria and Switzerland, convened the annual Plenary Meeting on 2 March 2021 in a virtual format. 

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Nigeria and Switzerland, Co-Chairs of the Criminal Justice and Rule of Law (CJ-ROL) Working Group, organized the second virtual expert meeting in order to explore the different ways in which the linkages between terrorism and other crimes manifest. Read more »

The GCTF Capacity-Building in the East Africa Region Working Group (EAWG) Co-Chairs, Egypt and the European Union (EU), convened the Third Plenary Meeting in a virtual format on 25 November 2020.

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