How the department of homeland security was created. As part of the u n s antiterrorism framework, sixteen universal instruments against international terrorism have been passed. The strategys overall implementation is the responsibility of the interpol counterterrorism programme, while its geographical scope focuses on four regions acting as. While we appreciate the nature of the difficult challenge before us, our strategy is based on the belief that sometimes the most difficult tasks are accomplished by the most direct means.
The role of the united nations in counterterrorism and in. We can see that from the establishment of the united nation counterterrorism committee by security council resolution 73 2001, which was adopted unanimously on 28 september 2001 and later on the united nations global counterterrorism strategy on september 8, 2006 under the general assembly resolution 60288. N a tional s trategy forc ombatingt errorism iii national strategy for combating terrorism introduction1 the nature of the terrorist threat today5 the structure of terror6 the changing nature of terrorism7 a new global. The strategy is a unique instrument to enhance the efforts of the international community to counter terrorism along four. United nations a70674 general assembly distr general 24 december 2015 original. The hague international model united nations qatar 2020 21 s t 24 t h of january 2020 f o r u m.
To consistently, unequivocally and strongly condemn terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, committed by whomever, wherever and for whatever. This first meeting will be held in copenhagen on 1516 january 2008. Implementing the united nations global counterterrorism strategy. Kenyan officials head to dubai to end deportation flap ahn apr 2010.
United nations global counterterrorism strategy, which was adopted by the general assembly in september 2006. The global counterterrorism strategy is a fiveyear 20162020 flexible strategic framework that shapes interpols ongoing counterterrorism efforts and global actions. Human rights, terrorism and counterterrorism ohchr. Strengthening the capability of the united nations system to assist member states in implementing the united nations global counter terrorism strategy. On tuesday 16 april 2019, the united nations launched a new system to coordinate the counterterrorism work. The united nations global counterterrorism strategy, ares60288, 20 september 2006.
It was implemented to increase national security and awareness as well as build international relations to help combat terrorism homegrown and internationally affecting any alliances. Within the framework of the united nations global counterterrorism strategy, and under the leadership of egypt, the u. The changing environment, and accompanying priorities, are reflected in the biennial reports of the united nations secretarygeneral, the activities of the united nations system in implementing the united nations global counterterrorism strategy most recently united nations, general assembly, 2016a, a70826, which provide an informative. The united nations global counterterrorism strategy, which brings together into one coherent framework decades of united nations counterterrorism policy and legal responses emanating from the general assembly, the security council and relevant united nations specialized agencies, has been the focus of the work of ctitf. United nations launches regional counterterrorism project. Strengthening the capability of the united nations system to. Reviewing the global counterterrorism strategy gov. The general assembly, reaffirming the united nations global counterterrorism strategy, contained in general assembly resolution 60288 of 8 september 2006, and recalling assembly resolution 68276 of june 2014, which called for, inter alia, an. Security council unanimously adopted on wednesday resolution 2370 to prevent terrorists from acquiring weapons.
United nations to calibrate their response to terrorism by working to be effective against those who mean harm without eroding human rights and the rule of law. We specialise in counter terrorism and counter extremism strategies, policies and training. Assessing the uns efforts to counter terrorism unu collections. In 2006, 192 member states passed the resolution on the united nations global counterterrorism strategy with its annexed plan of action. This module is a resource for lecturers download full module the united nations and terrorism a recurring feature of discussions, debates and political sensitivities regarding terrorism during the post1945 united nations era have related to issues of terrorviolence by socalled liberation fighters claiming to be utilizing direct action to pu. The united nations global counterterrorism strategy was adopted by general assembly resolution 60288 in 2006, and states that terrorism constitutes one of the most serious threats to. States in implementing the united nations global counterterrorism strategy. This report was funded from a generous contribution of the kingdom of saudi arabia to the united nations trust fund on counterterrorism in support of the united nations counterterrorism center. The counterterrorism implementa tion task force ctitf project to increase knowledge and understand ing of the united nations global. The strategy and its implementation need to be widely publicised and promoted.
Implementing the united nations general assemblys global. At the conclusion of the visit, participants reiterated their commitment to working with the united nations in support of implementing the global counterterrorism strategy and its joint plan of action for central asia, in particular through the new phase of this regionally owned counterterrorism initiative. The uns counterterrorism work in recent years can be organized under three headings. The third and final reading of the resolution based on attached. English 1522941 050116 1522941 seventieth session agenda items 16 and 117 culture of peace the united nations global counterterrorism strategy plan of action to prevent violent extremism report of the secretarygeneral i. But more than this the osces presence today is an evidence that regional. Strategic counterterrorism foreign policy at brookings 1 introduct ion terrorism is a real and urgent threat to the american people and our interests. This strategy uses all available instruments of united states power to counter terrorism. This module is a resource for lecturers download full module the united nations and terrorism a recurring feature of discussions, debates and political sensitivities regarding terrorism during the post1945 united nations era have related to issues of terrorviolence by socalled liberation fighters claiming to be utilizing direct action to pursue their right to the selfdetermination of. Meeting the challenge international peace institute. It looks at current german strategy, domestic efforts, and international responses, including possible gaps and weaknesses. United nations counterterrorism implementation task force. The united nations global counter terrorism strategy was adopted by general assembly resolution 60288 in 2006, and states that terrorism constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security. United nations global counter terrorism strategy, which was adopted by the general assembly in september 2006.
Implementing the united nations general assemblys global counterterrorism strategy in the asiapacific march 2007 center on global counterterrorism cooperation. This report examines germanys response to global islamic terrorism after the september 11, 2001 attacks in the united states. The general assembly, reaffirming the united nations global counter terrorism strategy, contained in general assembly resolution 60288 of 8 september 2006, and recalling assembly resolution 68276 of june 2014, which called for, inter alia, an. English 1522941 050116 1522941 seventieth session agenda items 16 and 117 culture of peace the united nations global counter terrorism strategy plan of action to prevent violent extremism report of the secretarygeneral i. Counterterrorism strategy by the united nations system report of the secretarygeneral i.
This paper is an attempt to explain the united nations global counter terrorism strategy that was developed in 2006 based on four main pillars, to combat terrorism. Strengthening the capability of the united nations system to assist member states in implementing the united nations global counterterrorism strategy. Capability of the united nations system to assist member. National strategy for combating terrorism focuses on identifying and defusing threats before they reach our borders. The uns counterterrorism work in recent years can be organized. Counter terrorism strategy by the united nations system report of the secretarygeneral i. The symposium on advancing the implementation of the united nations global counter terrorism strategy, held in vienna on 1718 may 2007, made an important contribution to.
United nations global counter terrorism strategy in east africa. In 2006, with that challenge in mind, the united nations general assembly unanimously agreed to a global strategy that outlines a holistic approach to countering terrorism. If you have reached this site from a web link, through your internet options, adjust your privacy settings to allow cookies or. It will include representatives from the united nations and relevant subregional organizations and researchers and other nongovernmental experts from africa and europe. The united nations adapted a new global counterterrorism strategy as of the 8th of september, in 2006. Strengthening the capability of the united nations system. The united nations global counterterrorism strategy was adopted by general assembly resolution 60288 in 2006, and states that terrorism constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security the strategy is a unique instrument to enhance the efforts of the international community to counter terrorism along four pillars. Assembly adopted a global counterterrorism strategy. We will defeat our enemies with the full force of americas strengths.