International efforts against terrorism involve a unified legal framework supported by 19 legal instruments and UN resolutions. Read more>
International cooperation is essential to combat terrorism involving recruitment, weapons procurement, and cross-border communications, and the United Nations aids this cooperation by providing technical assistance, network upgrades, and tools to support international efforts in counter-terrorism. Read more>
The UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy encourages states to seek UNODC assistance in developing rule of law-based justice systems, emphasizing the compatibility of counter-terrorism and human rights. Read more>
UNODC supports Member States with improving their capacity to manage evidence with a series of technical tools, training and mentoring services, and assisting co-ordination between relevant authorities. Read more>
UNODC provides assistance to countries to improve their use of special investigation techniques when investigating complex terrorism-related offences. Read more>
UNODC works with governments to challenge stereotypes, implement informed policies, address gender-based violence, and promote women's leadership in counter-terrorism. Read more>
UNODC supports Member States by raising awareness, aiding legislative development, capacity-building, and enhancing international cooperation to combat CBRN terrorism. Read more>
The United Nations supports Member States through legal assistance and specialized training to investigate, prosecute, and confiscate terrorist assets, enhancing regional and international cooperation in this effort. Read more>
UNODC collaborates with Member States, governments, victims' organizations, and civil society to reinforce victim support.Read more>
Foreign terrorist fighters (FTFs) joined groups like ISIL and, as these groups lost territory, many FTFs sought to return home, posing a security threat. Read more>
UNODC has worked with North African and Sahelian countries to raise awareness, improve investigative techniques, and promote cooperation in countering the internet's use for terrorist purposes. Read more>
Terrorist groups exploit and recruit the socio-economically vulnerable. We work with Member States to support them with responses to prevent crime, including violent extremist leading to terrorism. Read more>
UNODC provides crucial technical assistance in developing and implementing these strategies, considering a whole-of-government approach, civil society involvement, and gender-sensitive, non-stereotypical responses to terrorism. Read more>
UNODC's XRIRB project addresses the increase in violence driven by racial, ethnic, political, and ideological motivations, focusing on legal cooperation, awareness, and capacity building for criminal justice officers. Read 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. Read more>
UNODC supports Member States in addressing the links between organized crime and terrorism through a variety of projects. Read more>
Air and maritime terrorism are grave security threats, with terrorist groups targeting transportation and using it as a weapon. Read more>
Overcrowding in prisons is often caused by excessive pre-trial detention and imprisonment, leading to challenges like recidivism. Read more>
UNODC has co-created teaching modules with academics on topics like organized crime, trafficking, and cybercrime. Read 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. Read more>
UNODC assists Member States in protecting and rehabilitating these children, promoting their rights and gender equality, and strengthening justice systems for this purpose. Read more>
