Publications | Office of Counter-Terrorism

2023 Annual Report on the utilization of the financial contribution of the State of Qatar

The 2023 Annual Report regarding the utilization of the financial contribution of the State of Qatat to “Support Initiatives to Adress the Scourge of Terrorism” highlights the main results achieved in 2023 through the support received from the Government and the Shura Council of the State of Qatar. It also provides and update in the implementation of the International Hub on Behavioural Insights to Counter Terrorism as well as the UNOCT Programme Office on Parliamentary Engagement in Preventing and Countering Terrorism in Doha.

The annual report is available for the year of: [2022] [2021] [2020]

Counter-Terrorism Global Compact Brochure, New York

The Counter-Terrorism Compact published a new brochure that features an overview on the structure, objectives and the varied work of the Compact and its 8 Working Groups. It also features its digital Coordination Platform, a one-stop shop for secure and efficient coordination and information sharing.

The brochure presents the broad work of the Counter-Terrorism Compact to Member States, regional organizations, and possible new member entities. The Compact, launched by Secretary-General António Guterres in 2018, is the largest UN Counter-Terrorism Framework consisting of 47 UN and non-UN entities, to deliver an “All-of-UN” approach to supporting Member States in their efforts to implement the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and relevant Security Council resolutions.

This brochure is available in: EN

Beneath the Surface: Terrorist and Violent Extremist Use of the Dark Web and Cybercrime-As-A-Service for Cyber-Attacks

This report is looking at the evolving landscape of the Dark Web and Cybercrime-as-a-Service, exploring how terrorists and cybercriminals leverage the dark web to procure tools and services for nefarious purposes. It aims to shed light on the intricate relationship between terrorism, violent extremism conducive to terrorism, and cybercrime, providing insights and analysis to inform strategies and capacity-building initiatives to counter the convergence of terrorism and cyber threats in the dark corners of the Internet. It highlights the challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in attributing cyber-enabled threats and underscores the need for enhanced investigative capabilities and capacity building in this area. The report was jointly developed by UNOCT-UNCCT and UNICRI, with the generous support of Republic of Korea.
This report is available in [EN]

Final Evaluation of the Global Programme on Border Security and Management

The independent final evaluation of the Global Programme on Border Security and Management was commissioned by UNOCT to assess programme performance against its intended results, draw lessons and best practices, and provide recommendations to inform programme re-design. The scope of evaluation covers the period 2017-2023. The evaluation found that the BSM programme is relevant at the strategic level of the UN and at national, regional and global levels; demonstrates coherence with Member State-specific interventions in border security; exhibits effectiveness in enhancing border security and counter-terrorism capabilities and establishing robust inter-agency communication and collaboration; and demonstrates efficiency in both its activities and outputs, particularly in the delivery of training content. The evaluation provided eight recommendations accepted by the Programme Team in its management response. UNOCT/UNCCT has initiated the development of a revised BSM programme that addresses both the recommendations and changes to the threat landscape, while support continues including through the Integrated Border Stability Mechanism and cooperation with the Global Counterterrorism Forum on BSM good practices.

Evaluation report available in: EN
Evaluation brief available in: EN

Parliamentary Handbook on Security Council resolution 1373 (2001)

This Handbook aims to serve as a reference tool for parliamentarians as they set out to propose, discuss, amend, and adopt legislation and national strategies related to countering terrorism and violent extremism conducive to terrorism in all its forms. In addition, it addresses some of the key challenges currently facing global counter-terrorism efforts, particularly how to ensure that these efforts do not impinge on national obligations within the framework of international human rights law and international humanitarian law. The Handbook also provides an overview of the available opportunities for technical assistance in support of Member States’ implementation of Security Council resolution 1373 (2001) and subsequent relevant resolutions.
This Handbook is available in [EN]

2023 Global Report on the Acquisition, Weaponization, and Deployment of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)

This report aims to raise global awareness about the risks and threats posed by the proliferation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), including their utilization for terrorism-related activities. It is designed to improve the understanding and readiness of Member States to prevent, counter, and mitigate threats associated with UAS. It was jointly developed by UNOCT and Conflict Armament Research (CAR) with the generous support of the United Arab Emirates.

This report is available in [EN]

2022 Compact Annual Report to the Secretary General

This fourth annual report on the implementation of the Counter-Terrorism Compact was prepared by the Counter Terrorism Compact Secretariat and draws on the 2022 progress reports submitted by the eight thematic working groups to the Chair of the Coordination Committee. The report outlines key progress in 2022 and provides a summary of accomplishments in three main areas: 1) Consolidation of the inter-agency framework; 2) Strategic leadership on counter-terrorism; and 3) Capacity building support to Member States.

This report is available in [EN]

UNCCT Annual Report 2022

For over ten years, UNCCT has been a Global Centre of Excellence, delivering capacity-building support to Member States in their implementation of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy (GCTS). Since 2022, the Centre has been guided by UNOCT’s first-ever Strategic Plan and Results Framework (SPRF 2022–2025), setting high-level strategic goals and outcomes to orient the activities of both UNCCT and the Office of Counter-Terrorism. UNCCT’s annual results-based reports present the Centre’s significant work and impact as the leading UN entity on CT capacity building, while also highlighting efforts to enhance its strategic support to Member States to ensure the balanced implementation of the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy.

• The annual report is available for the year of: [2022] [2021] [2020] [2019] [2018]
• Annual report summary [2022]

2023 Counter-Terrorism Week Visibility Report

The 2023 Counter-Terrorism Week Visibility Report showcases key conclusions and outcomes of the Third High-Level Conference of Heads of Counter-Terrorism Agencies of Member States (19-20 June) and 40 side events (19-23 June) co-organized with 95 stakeholders from all geographical regions and covering a diverse array of CT/PCVE issues. The Report also highlights the adoption on 22 June of the 8th review resolution by the General Assembly on the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. The adoption of the resolution without a vote preserved the tradition of consensus behind the Strategy. With the broad participation and strong engagement of a diverse range of stakeholders, the High-Level Conference demonstrated the convening power of the UN to bring the world together, as well as the importance of a reinvigorated and networked multilateralism in addressing the global counter-terrorist threat.

This report is available in [EN]
2023 CT Week summary is available in [EN]

Final Evaluation of the Project on Training and Capacity Building of Law Enforcement Officials on Human Rights, the Rule of Law, and the Prevention of Terrorism

The summative independent evaluation of the Global Project ‘Training and Capacity Building of Law Enforcement Officials on Human Rights, the Rule of Law, and the Prevention of Terrorism’, was commissioned by UNOCT in February 2022 to assess overall performance and achievements of the project, as a requirement by the funding partner. The project, launched in 2016 by the UN Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force (CTITF) Working Group on Protecting and Promoting Human Rights and the Rule of Law, was implemented by the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT) and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) from 2016-2022. The evaluation found that the project produced tangible results, with beneficiaries expressing appreciation and satisfaction with the training materials and experts’ competence in human rights and counter-terrorism. It highlighted areas that required additional focus in follow-up interventions and set out lessons to inform future programming. The evaluation recommended, among others, building on the successes of the project by extending trainings, building sustainable partnerships with training institutions in beneficiary countries, promoting gender equity and mainstreaming throughout the design and implementation process, considering programme design from a needs-based perspective, strengthening the role of project governance mechanisms and monitoring systems, and strengthening coherence, synergies and complementarities internally and externally. The evaluation recommendations have been considered and accepted by the Programme Management Team (PMT), as applicable and relevant, in its management response to the evaluation.

The Evaluation Report is available in: EN.
The Evaluation Summary is available in: EN.
The Management Response is available in: EN.

Guide for Policymakers for the Use of Sport for the Prevention of Violent Extremism

This Guide for Policymakers for the Use of Sport for the Prevention of Violent Extremism was developed by the Global Sports Programme and aims to help senior officials and decision-making authorities in the adoption of sport-based policies to pursue PVE objectives. Based on input from the international community, available evidence-based practice, and a range of PVE and sport-for-PVE reports and research, this guide functions as a resource for leveraging sport and its values to impact on behavioural skills and social cohesion, with the ultimate goal of violent extremism prevention.

The Guide for Policymakers is available in: AR, CH, EN, FR, RU, SP

An addendum to this guide, “A Gender Responsive Approach for Sports-for-PVE Programming: Identifying the Gaps", to assist in the identification of the existing gaps in gender-responsive approach to sports-for-PVE initiatives, is available here: EN

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UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy

The UN General Assembly adopted by consensus the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy on 8 September 2006. The strategy is a unique global instrument to enhance national, regional and international efforts to counter terrorism. The General Assembly reviews the Strategy every two years, making it a living document attuned to Member States’ counter-terrorism priorities.

UNOCT Multi-Year Appeal

In this first consolidated UNOCT Multi-Year Appeal for 2019-2020, you will find 60 global, regional and national projects from 10 UN submitting entities across the four pillars of the UN Global Counter Terrorism Strategy.

Monthly Review

Interested in what we achieved? The Monthly Review is UN Office of Counter-Terrorism monthly newsletter. In our Review you will find all the highlights of UNOCT and UNCCT. Get the latest on counter terrorism activities, Member States consultations, capacity-building assistance & more.