In response to requests by Member States for specialised capacity-building assistance, UNODC has developed in-depth expertise in a range of thematic areas essential for effective counterterrorism responses.
One of the international community’s strongest instruments to prevent terrorism is a coherent framework of legislation that as many countries as possible in the world adhere to...more
Recruitment of fighters, procurement of weapons and explosives, communications between cells: most terrorism cases involve some cross... more
When countering terrorism, States are required to respect international human rights standards. Counter-terrorism measures that violate human...more
Evidence is essential in any criminal justice case, including those for terrorist acts. Evidence can be oral (witness statements),physical (fingerprints or... more
In many parts of the world, children are among the most severely affected victims of terrorist attacks. Additionally thousands of... more
Most victims of terrorism are innocent citizens who find themselves at the wrong place and at the wrong time, randomly targeted in brutal attacks... more
The risk of chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear (CBRN) weapons, or related materials, being used by non-State actors for terrorist or other criminal .... more
The internet is no longer a new frontier. For many, digital actions and interactions have become a natural extension of everyday life.The..more
Terrorist groups need money to sustain themselves and to carry out terrorist acts.Terrorist financing encompasses the means and methods used... more
Men and women are involved with and affected by terrorism differently. Women can actively and voluntarily support terrorist groups and are involved...more
Over recent years, there has been a significant increase of incidents perpetrated by individuals and groups on the basis of ideologies rooted in xenophobia, racism and other forms of intolerance, or in the name of religion or belief ...more
Foreign terrorist fighters (FTFs) travel to conflict zones to engage in terrorist acts. The use of propaganda by Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL)...more
Special Investigation Techniques in terrorism and organized crime are a key element to allow criminal justice actors to intervene before crimes are committed ...more
UNODC’s Education for Universities (Edu4U) aims to contribute to crime prevention. It promotes a culture of lawfulness through education activities...more
Violent extremism that leads to terrorism poses a serious threat to international peace and security. Transitioninginto violent ...more
One of the main contributing factors behind overcrowding in prisons is the excessive use of both pre-trial detention and imprisonment in many countries.... more
Focusing only on prosecuting and imprisoning suspected terrorists may be insufficient to prevent people who have committed ... more
Terrorists can benefit from organized crime as a source of financing or logistical support through the illicit trafficking of arms, persons, drugs artefacts and ... more
Both air and maritime terrorism pose a serious threat to international peace and security. Terrorist groups have targeted planes, sea vessels... more
There is enormous potential for Member States to use new technologies and innovation in their responses to prevent terrorism in effective and accountable ways. In... more
Kidnapping and extortion are egregious crimes that can have devastating effects on not only the individuals directly affected, but on society as a whole... more
