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The Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate is a @UN Special Political Mission established following the 9/11 terrorist attacks in 2001

Joined January 2011
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On behalf of the UNSC Counter-Terrorism Committee, @UN_CTED carried out a focused assessment visit to Lebanon from 12 to 16 October 2026. The visit focused on progress made in implementing measures related to criminal justice and law enforcement issues.  un.org/securitycouncil/ctc/n…
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Research matters for #counterterrorism. At #GSF2026 in Doha, @UN_CTED convened its Global Research Network #GRN for updates from the UN and a look at the threats ahead. 🧵
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🔵 We shared the latest from CTED’s research, including our September 2026 Trends Report on how terrorist groups use propaganda to recruit, raise funds and plan operations. un.org/securitycouncil/ctc/s…
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🔵 We also asked researchers: What emerging trend should the Security Council hear about? Is your institution interested in joining the #GRN? 🔗 un.org/securitycouncil/ctc/c…
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On 14-16 Oct, @UN_OCT & @UN_CTED with @OSCE held national consultations in Tashkent 🇺🇿 to identify priorities & needs for advancing the protection of #VulnerableTargets, incl. critical infrastructure & public places, against terrorist threats 🙏 Support from #Qatar & #Uzbekistan
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ASG Natalia Gherman, ED @UN_CTED addressed Regional Workshop hosted by @INTERPOL_HQ and @DGSN_MAROC on Women & Counter-Terrorism in the MENA region noting the importance of women’s participation & gender considerations in preventing & countering terrorism tinyurl.com/52jkt2ht
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📰 Check out @UN_CTED's activities from January – September 2026. Highlights include: 🔸 Security Council Briefings 🔸 Assessment Visits 🔸 Publications 🔸 Events 🔸 Partnerships mailchi.mp/un/cted-newslette…
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Hemos colaborado con @UN_CTED en la publicación en español de su documento analítico sobre la tipificación del delito de terrorismo, que ofrece orientaciones prácticas para formular definiciones jurídicas claras y precisas de este delito👇
📢 @UN_CTED Analytical Brief: Commentary on the Criminalization of the Terrorism Offence in Spanish. The Brief provides practical guidance on drafting clear and precise terrorism offences. Thanks to @OEA_CICTE for facilitating this translation. un.org/securitycouncil/ctc/s…
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📢 @UN_CTED Analytical Brief: Commentary on the Criminalization of the Terrorism Offence in Spanish. The Brief provides practical guidance on drafting clear and precise terrorism offences. Thanks to @OEA_CICTE for facilitating this translation. un.org/securitycouncil/ctc/s…
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📢 Resumen Analítico de la DECT: Comentarios sobre la tipificación del delito de terrorismo. El documento ofrece orientación práctica para formular delitos de terrorismo claros y precisos. Gracias a @OEA_CICTE por facilitar esta traducción. un.org/securitycouncil/ctc/s…
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During the 4th @UN Counter-Terrorism Week from 26 June - 2 July 2026, @UN_CTED co-organized and participated in 16 official side events. Here is a short video recap: 📹 youtube.com/watch?v=XvqogN-C… #CTWeek @UN_OCT
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“We do not need cooperation only when a crisis occurs. We need cooperation that prevents the crisis from occurring.” -Ahmed Seif El-Dawla, Section Chief @UN_CTED at the IV Baku Security Forum, Challenges in Global Security & Establishment of CT Cooperation euronews.com/2026/09/29/baku…
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Today, 28 September 2026, marks the 25th anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1373 (2001) and the establishment of the Counter-Terrorism Committee #CTC. SCR 1373 (2001) continues to provide the basis for further developments in #counterterrorism. un.org/securitycouncil/ctc/n…
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ASG Natalia Gherman, ED @UN_CTED and Assistant Secretary Leila Lora-Santos, Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines @DFAPHL discussed priority areas for cooperation to address fast evolving terrorist threats, incl. in the context of maritime security #UNGA81 @PHMissionNY
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ASG Natalia Gherman, ED @UN_CTED and H.E. Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin @MOFA_Tajikistan discussed promoting global counter-terrorism efforts through the Dushanbe Process #UNGA81
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ASG Natalia Gherman, ED @UN_CTED welcomed the establishment of the Office of the Permanent Observer of the Council of Europe @coe at UNHQ and wished the first Permanent Observer, Ms. Kelly Sipp, all success #UNGA81
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🤝Pleased to continue engaging with @UN_CTED. ASG Natalia Gherman, Executive Director of the UN Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate, and @stefanomanservi, Chair of GCERF's Governing Board, discussed avenues for joint action to advance #CVE, and strengthen States’ meaningful engagement with civil society organisations, and communities. 🌍 Looking forward to strengthening our joint efforts.
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On the margins of #UNGA81, @UN_CTED was pleased to meet with @iijmalta. Positive exchange on the importance of strategic collaboration on counter-terrorism and the rule of law, including AI/emerging technologies, women leadership in CT — and implementing the Valletta Principles.
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At @Pam_Int #UNGA81 event "Parliamentary Diplomacy in Countering Terrorist Narratives" ASG Natalia Gherman ED @UN_CTED said "Our common challenge is to create the conditions where the benefits of technology are used to strengthen, not undermine, international peace and security."
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ASG Natalia Gherman, ED @UN_CTED and Ambassador Stefano Manservisi, Chair of the Governing Board @thegcerf discussed avenues to pursue joint action to #CVE and enhance States’ meaningful engagement with CSOs at #UNGA81.
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