United Nations A/70/826* Distr.: General 12 April 2016 Original: English General Assembly Seventieth session Agenda item 117 The United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy Activities of the United Nations system in implementing the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy Report of the Secretary-General I. Introduction 1. In 2006, the General Assembly adopted the United Nations Global Counter Terrorism Strategy (resolution 60/288) by consensus and has since reviewed it every two years. The resulting four review resolutions add to the content of the Strategy and provide guidance on its implementation. The Assembly, in its resolution 68/276, requested the Secretary-General to submit a report no later than April 2016. The present report and its recommendations are intended to stimulate further discussion on the themes laid out a decade ago in the Strategy, reinforcing the critical importance of comprehensive and purposeful international cooperation to effectively prevent violent extremism and counter-terrorism and the role that the United Nations should play in strengthening such cooperation. 2. The General Assembly has made clear that the primary responsibility for the implementation of the Strategy rests with Member States. In addition, it has recognized the important role of the United Nations system in promoting coordination and coherence in the implementation of the Strategy at the national, regional and global levels and in providing assistance to Member States where requested. The Secretariat, agencies, funds and programmes, and affiliated organizations contribute to the implementation of the Strategy through their individual mandates and their membership in the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force. There are currently 38 members of the Task Force, with the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force Office in the Department of Political Affairs promoting coordination and coherence among them under the chairmanship of the Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs. 3. The present report outlines the important shifts that have occurred in the global terrorism landscape in the past 10 years, the challenges and opportunities that remain and the importance of international cooperation to effectively fulfil the objectives of the Strategy. It concludes with recommendations on the way forward. * Reissued for technical reasons on 11 May 2016. 16-05936* (E) 110516 *1605936* A/70/826 It also contains two attachments as supplementary information: first, a listing of international legal instruments and relevant General Assembly and Security Council resolutions pertaining to terrorism and, second, a summary of the core activities of United Nations entities in implementing the Strategy and a matrix of counterterrorism projects implemented by United Nations entities around the world. II. Emerging trends since the adoption of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy 4. Since its adoption in 2006, the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy has seen important progress in its implementation, but has also encountered unforeseen challenges, especially with the rise of new types of terrorism -related threats to international peace and security. The most significant challenge is the spread of violent extremist ideologies and the emergence of terrorist groups fuelled by them. Violent extremism is a diverse phenomenon, without an internationally agreed definition. Nevertheless, in recent years, terrorist groups such as Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), Al-Qaida and Boko Haram have shaped our image of terrorism and violent extremism and the debate on how to address this threat. These groups transcend national boundaries, underscoring the need for increased international cooperation to prevent, counter and combat them. 5. Some of the phenomena that have contributed to resentment and unfulfilled aspirations include the international community's inability to resolve protracted conflicts and prevent new ones; military interventions; the disregard for international law, including human rights and international humanitarian law; the insufficient implementation of Security Council and General Assembly resolutions; the rise of prejudice directed against particular religions, ethnicities and cultures; the failure to meet governance challenges; slow socioeconomic development and the entrenchment of marginalization and exclusion in some societies; and rising inequality between and within States. These phenomena point t o the difficulties faced by the international community in addressing the conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism and violent extremism. 6. In recent years, terrorist and violent extremist groups have inflicted immense damage. The statistics are frightening: thousands of civilians killed and wounded in terrorist-related incidents in the past decade and millions of men, women and children displaced or forced to flee their homes. Women and children, in particular, suffer, given that many have been sexually abused and enslaved. 7. Most of the suffering is a direct result of conflicts and wars that have grown in number and intensity since 2008 and that, in many cases, are characterized by the involvement of terrorist actors. The United Nations has been affected, with field missions and country teams in Africa, Asia and the Middle East attacked. As a result, terrorism has increasingly been on the agenda of the Security Council. 8. In 2006, according to the widely used Global Terrorism Database website, there were 2,729 terrorist incidents worldwide, many of those occurring in Afghanistan, Iraq and other places of conflict. The following year, the number of attacks rose to 3,236 and to 4,779 in 2008. It fell slightly to 4,713 in 2009, rising to 4,782 in 2010. The number has climbed sharply since then: 2014 saw almost a quadrupling of the 2010 figure, to 16,818. The rise in incidents, especially since 2/69 16-05936 A/70/826 2012, is attributable to ISIL and Al-Qaida having gained momentum from wars in Iraq, the Syrian Arab Republic and Yemen, where they control sizeable territory. 9. In 2006, terrorist groups had a certain freedom of movement from their bases in ungoverned spaces. Al-Qaida sought to be a vanguard, preparing the conditions for a takeover of the State in some Muslim majority countries. Its success was limited and resulted in many deaths, almost invariably of fellow Muslims. However, Al-Qaida set the stage for the emergence of a more ruthless and determined form of terrorism. Al-Qaida in Iraq became Islamic State of Iraq in 2006 and then ISIL in 2013 before finally calling itself simply Islamic State and declaring the re-establishment of the caliphate in 2014. 10. ISIL and Al-Qaida remain indistinguishable in terms of their vision and ultimate objectives, but they differ in terms of tactics. From its beginnings, Al-Qaida has believed that it should work patiently, while ISIL believes that it has to force the pace. The latter group seized territory and made the consolidation of its control and the expansion of its reach the pillars of its policy. ISIL still controls a sizeable area of Iraq and the Syrian Arab Republic and has expanded its reach through affiliates in Libya, Yemen and West Africa, while claiming "provinces" in other countries. One of the affiliates of ISIL, Boko Haram, has been particularly notorious and lethal. ISIL has also inspired, encouraged or directed attacks in faraway countries including Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Canada, France, Indonesia, Pakistan, Somalia, Turkey and the United States of Amer ica. In addition, it has attracted recruits from more than 80 countries, posing a potential threat to security when those fighters return home. Spurred to compete, Al -Qaida and its affiliates have established control of territory, most notably in Somalia, the Syrian Arab Republic and Yemen, and continue to mount attacks in Europe and North, West and East Africa, as well as in Asia. 11. Transnational terrorist groups have generally found it easier to survive than those with a more nationalist agenda, which suggests that international cooperation has been less effective than national action. The two exceptions are the Taliban in Afghanistan and Al-Shabaab in Somalia, which remain strong because the Governments in those countries continue to lack the capacity, resources and support necessary to defeat them. 12. Terrorist tactics have also evolved. Suicide bombings have become more common, but so have mass-casualty and complex attacks mounted by a group of attackers working together in one or multiple locations and expecting to die. There has been an increasing trend towards attacks that cost little and require minimal training and planning but which nonetheless have a significant impact. Terrorists have become more likely to operate alone or in small groups, ins pired rather than directed by high-profile terrorist organizations to attack at a time and place of each individual's choosing, rendering detection virtually impossible. 13. Another worrying trend has been the growing tolerance of terrorism by States, especially when terrorists attack rivals. This attitude underestimates the deeply corrosive impact of terrorism on both national and international peace and security. Terrorism remains a common threat and a shared concern, regardless of its immediate target. 14. The role of the media and the use of social media by terrorist and violent extremist groups have gained a new quality and thus constitute an increasingly 16-05936 3/69 A/70/826 important dimension to address. Even foiled plots attract media attention, serving the perpetrators' purpose of spreading fear and prompting a reaction. This illustrates the risk of the media both in empowering terrorist groups and in attracting new recruits. Advances in communications technology, in particular the Internet, have amplified messages and influenced recruitment patterns. Terrorist and violent extremist groups have shown flexibility and inventiveness, tapping into feelings of disillusionment, injustice and alienation and a yearning for purpose of disaffected young people, including women and girls. Most new recruits are now from 17 to 27 years of age, with differing levels of education and social and economic backgrounds. This has made the task of understanding and countering the appeal of terrorism all the more difficult, and the international community has found it hard to respond effectively. The importance of protecting an individual 's right to freedom of expression has to be balanced with the need to protect a vulnerable audience from incitement to hatred, discrimination or violence. III. International response to the evolving terrorist threat 15. That these developments have occurred, and even increased, as the world has poured more resources into countering terrorism raises profound questions: (a) Have Member States sufficiently implemented the relevant counterterrorism legal instruments and norms not only to counter terrorism but also to address the conditions that give rise to it? (b) Has the United Nations system been successful in providing the requested assistance to Member States in preventing violent extremism and countering terrorism? (c) Above all, are the tools and resources at the disposal of the international community for prevention sufficient to meet and overcome the challenges posed by terrorism and violent extremism? 16. The adoption of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy saw unprecedented international consensus on the need for joint action against terrorism. One of its great achievements has been to maintain the agreement that all Member States are affected and thus have an interest in contributing. The Secretary -General strongly believes that the Strategy is as relevant today as it was 10 years ago. International cooperation, through the effective implementation of the Strategy, is not only desirable but also more urgent than ever. In order to ensure greater success in its implementation, the international community must recommit itself to a comprehensive and balanced implementation of all four of the Strategy 's pillars. The capacity of Member States to prevent and counter terrorism has grown, as has the supporting role of the United Nations in providing capacity -building assistance. Nevertheless, despite a great deal of activity, not enough has been achieved to address the conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism, nor in ensuring respect for human rights and the rule of law while countering terrorism. 17. The Plan of Action to Prevent Violent Extremism put forward by the Secretary-General (see A/70/674) is aimed at further strengthening efforts to address the conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism and violent extremism by focusing further upstream, beyond the traditional point of intervention, to prevent violent extremism and, ultimately, terrorism. This approach is consistent with the 4/69 16-05936 A/70/826 focus of the Secretary-General on prevention in all its aspects and complements the importance of prevention, as underscored by the high -level reviews and processes that were undertaken in 2015, including the review by the High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations (see A/70/95-S/2015/446) and the follow-up report of the Secretary-General on the future of United Nations peace operations ( A/70/357S/2015/682), the global study on women and peace and security and the expert review of the United Nations peacebuilding architecture ( A/69/968-S/2015/490). 18. As the world moves into the next decade, it will need to further strengthen international cooperation to more effectively counter terrorism and prevent violent extremism. A frank assessment of the past 10 years since the Strategy 's adoption is a necessary beginning. A. Development of a normative and legal framework 19. The international community has responded to the challenge by developing the legal framework and putting in place arrangements for its judicious implementation. The United Nations has been at the forefront of developing the international normative and legal framework to address terrorism in all its manifestations. Currently, this framework includes the relevant international conventions and protocols relating to terrorism and human rights, the Strategy and the relevant General Assembly and Security Council resolutions. (see annex I). 20. In addition, Member States continue to negotiate a comprehensive convention on international terrorism to further strengthen international cooperation. Moreover, many have developed their own national legislative framework on the basis of the existing international framework and have cooperated bilaterally and regionally to strengthen action against terrorism. B. Progress made in the implementation of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy by Member States and United Nations entities 21. Member States have made great efforts to implement the four pillars of the Strategy. Many have also worked bilaterally and multilaterally to advance regional and international counter-terrorism cooperation. The Secretariat has received submissions from the following Member States reporting largely on their implementation of the Strategy: Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Cuba, Cyprus, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lebanon, the Netherlands, Norway, Oman, the Russian Federation, Serbia, Slovenia, the Sudan, Switzerland, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, Ukraine, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the United States and Zambia. In addition, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the European Union provided submissions on their activities in support of the Strategy. These submissions are available to all Member States from the Counter -Terrorism Implementation Task Force Office in the Department of Political Affairs upon request. 22. At the same time, United Nations entities with core counter -terrorism mandates, as well as those with relevant programming and activities, have continued 16-05936 5/69 A/70/826 to assist Member States in the implementation of the Strategy. Some of the major activities being carried out by these entities since the previous review in 2014 are listed in annex II, which also consists of a matrix of United Nations entity activities. C. Coordination, coherence and the "All-of-United Nations" approach 23. Pursuant to the previous report of the Secretary-General, in which he vowed to further strengthen coordination and coherence within the United Nations system in the provision of counter-terrorism assistance to Member States through a "One United Nations" approach, work in this area has progressed. In 2014 and 2015, several of the pre-existing inter-agency working groups of the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force were reorganized thematically to address new and emerging challenges. 24. The time has come to harness collective efforts to more systematically implement an "All-of-United Nations" approach. There is a need to better integrate efforts towards a common purpose, devising multifaceted responses. 25. In practical terms, this means that entities that are engaged directly in addressing the challenges of terrorism and violent extremism should develop strategies collaboratively and that those with an indirect role should ensure that their activities are sensitive to both preventing violent extremism and countering terrorism. The Task Force's entities must do so through stronger collaboration through the Task Force framework, thereby improving the flow of information, resources and expertise to strengthen efficiency, accountability and the impact of activities on the ground. National ownership is crucial to success and efforts must always be aligned with those of the host Governments and the people served. 26. The importance of the All-of-United Nations approach was demonstrated both at the thematic and technical levels when coordinating the development of an implementation plan of priority capacity-building projects to stem the flow of foreign terrorist fighters, as recommended by the Security Council (see S/PRST/2015/11). An ad hoc Task Force inter-agency working group on such fighters identified for the first phase 37 mutually reinforcing capacity -building projects to be implemented by 12 United Nations entities on priority areas determined by the assessment of the criticality of the projects by the Counter Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate. These projects are intended to address the entire "life cycle" of foreign terrorist fighters, including their radicalization, training, travel to conflict zones, financing, fighting, potential return and reactivation, as well as reintegration and rehabilitation should they return. 27. Another example of the All-of-United Nations approach is the Task Force's Integrated Assistance for Countering Terrorism initiative, which brings together a number of United Nations entities to deliver coordinated a nd coherent capacitybuilding assistance to Member States that request it. All parts of the United Nations system in the requesting country, including the Resident Coordinator, Special Representative and other United Nations country team members, are partners throughout the life cycle of the projects. While continuing to support Integrated Assistance for Countering Terrorism programming in Mali and Nigeria, in the face of the threats that the countries of the Sahel are confronting, the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre has initiated planning to expand its Integrated Assistance for Countering Terrorism initiative to all the countries of the Group of Five for the Sahel and to some West African countries, at their request, as called for by the 6/69 16-05936 A/70/826 Security Council in its resolution 2195 (2014) and in the statement by the President of the Security Council of 8 December 2015 (S/PRST/2015/24). 28. The Secretary-General is confident that the All-of-United Nations approach will assist in mainstreaming counter-terrorism priorities across the United Nations system and harmonize the approaches of United Nations entities, in line with the broader prevention agenda of the United Nations. IV. Building international collaboration for the next decade 29. It is clear that, as terrorism and violent extremism continue to evolve in new and unpredictable directions, efforts to address these phenomena must also evolve. There is a need for increased international cooperation and collaboration in critical areas of counter-terrorism at the global, regional and subregional levels. Cooperation is also needed through North-South and South-South cooperation to ensure that the best practices of the most affected States are shared early to help to prevent the spread of terrorism and violent extremism to other countries. A. Measures to promote the balanced implementation of all four pillars of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy 30. In his previous report (A/68/841), the Secretary-General stressed that the success of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy depended on a balanced implementation of all four pillars. With respect to pillar II of the Strategy, many Member States have understandably focused on using their scarce resources to augment and strengthen their security and criminal justice sectors to counter terrorism. However, while States have strengthened law enforcement and s ecurity measures, prevention efforts have lacked similar attention and resources. Human rights concerns and obligations, so central to counter -terrorism efforts, have regrettably been a low priority for several Member States. 31. While there are new and encouraging signs that Member States are beginning to focus on pillars I and IV of the Strategy, efforts must be accelerated. Addressing conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism, as called for by pillar I, needs to be placed at the heart of preventive efforts. Doing so must also acknowledge the important role and needs of women and girls, who are increasingly bearing the brunt of terrorist acts and being radicalized and recruited by terrorist groups. Equally important to prevention is the need to focus on young people. Effective action in this area would entail a renewed focus on conflict prevention and resolution; fostering dialogue, understanding and social inclusion; equitable and just socioeconomic development; and promoting the positive role that women and young people can play in society. 32. Likewise, the world cannot afford to create more terrorists while trying to counter them. The importance of pillar IV of the Strategy, which stresses upholding human rights and the rule of law while countering terrorism, cannot be overstated. The Secretary-General is pleased to note that Member States have begun to request the assistance of the United Nations in raising the awareness of and training their security and law enforcement officers in this crucial area. 16-05936 7/69 A/70/826 B. Prevention of violent extremism 33. Violent extremism, just as terrorism, is a threat to all Member States, whether directly or indirectly. For the past few years, the international community 's response to violent extremism has been aimed mostly at countering the threat. While these efforts must continue, it is also necessary to broaden the approach, engage earlier and address the drivers of violent extremism. 34. The Plan of Action to Prevent Violent Extremism approaches violent extremism with a prevention lens, complementing and further strengthening pillars I and IV of the Strategy. It outlines a series of measures designed to prevent violent extremism upstream, taking a practical approach to addressing the underlying drivers of violent extremism at the national, regional and global levels. Most of its 70 recommendations are addressed to Member States, which have the primary responsibility to prevent violent extremism. 35. The key recommendation of the Plan of Action is that every Member State should consider developing a national plan of action to prevent violent extremism, taking into account the local and national drivers of violent extremism. Such plans should follow an "all-of-government" and "all-of-society" approach to promote synergies among all actors. The Plan of Action also suggests complementing national plans with subregional and regional plans. 36. The Secretary-General has suggested that national and regional plans should include elements that reflect seven priority areas: d ialogue and conflict prevention; strengthening good governance, human rights and the rule of law; engaging communities; empowering young people; gender equality and empowering women; education, skills development and employment facilitation; and strategic communications, including through the Internet and social media. 37. Member States will need to take the lead in developing and implementing their national and regional plans of action to prevent violent extremism. The United Nations system can assist them. It will also need to review its activities to ensure that it is doing everything possible to assist Governments in addressing the local drivers of violent extremism and that all relevant entities collaborate in developing specific deliverables in the seven priority areas identified. 38. On 7 and 8 April 2016, the Secretary-General co-chaired the Geneva Conference on Preventing Violent Extremism: the Way Forward with the Government of Switzerland. A total of 745 participants from 125 Member States, 23 international and regional organizations and 26 United Nations, entities, as well as 67 civil society organizations and private companies, participated. The Secretary -General was encouraged by the strong response to his call for action and unity in impleme nting his Plan of Action. The Conference helped to identify areas of convergence and considered different points of view relating to the prevention of violent extremism. It also provided a valuable forum to give further consideration to the Plan of Action within the context of the General Assembly's consideration of the Strategy. C. Role of the United Nations in enhancing international cooperation 39. The United Nations is well positioned to enhance collaboration at the national, regional and global levels. Its membership provides it with an unparalleled convening 8/69 16-05936 A/70/826 authority that can be harnessed to build political momentum for stronger international cooperation in specific areas of counter-terrorism. The United Nations can draw on the resources and expertise of its diverse membership to assist other Member States. Many Member States are increasingly turning to the United Nations for assistance. United Nations entities have risen to the challenge by marshalling resources to deliver critical programmes. More efforts are needed, however. Projects that build national capacity are in particular demand. Assistance such as "train-the-trainers" initiatives in various counter-terrorism fields is a critical need to build national capacities. 40. Another area that can benefit from strong international cooperation, and in which the United Nations can assist, is the need to develop and disseminate best practices that could guide Member State policies as they seek human rights compliant measures with which to address the new and emerging threats lawfully and effectively. In this regard, the Secretary-General acknowledges the valuable contributions that regional and international organizations such as the European Union, the Council of Europe and the Organization for S ecurity and Cooperation in Europe have made to the development and dissemination of relevant best practices. The United Nations will continue to work with all such organizations and strengthen its own efforts by developing best practices that are made available for the benefit of all Member States. 41. Many United Nations entities are deeply involved in providing capacity building assistance to Member States in critical areas of counter -terrorism. The Secretary-General thanks the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate, the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team pursuant to Security Council resolutions 1526 (2004) and 2253 (2015) concerning Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) (Da'esh), Al-Qaida and the Taliban and associated individuals and entities, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the International Atomic Energy Agency, the Expert Group of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, the Department of Political Affairs, the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute, the United Nations Development Programme, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and all others for their invaluable contribution to these efforts. With the establishment of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre, there are now additional means to catalyse capacity-building assistance across all four pillars of the Strategy. 42. In the past two years, the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre has received recognition by the General Assembly, the Security Council and individual Member States for its efforts in building the capacities of Member States to implement the Strategy. A new five-year programme for the period 2016-2020 was presented in December 2015 to provide strategic focus on fewer and larger projects. The Centre has identified 12 key thematic areas clustered in four broad outcomes in which the Centre will contribute to the full implementation of the Strategy at the global, regional and national levels: countering and preventing violent extremism, combating terrorism, human rights and support for victims and international cooperation. 16-05936 9/69 A/70/826 V. Observations and recommendations Agenda for international cooperation 43. Terrorism violates the fundamental principles of the United Nations . It is not justified under any circumstances. Terrorism cannot be associated with any religion, nationality, civilization or ethnic group. Demonizing specific religions, ethnicities and cultures is contrary to human rights, feeds into violent extremist na rratives and encourages xenophobia, which can cause irreparable damage to efforts to prevent violent extremism and counter terrorism. 44. The continuing relevance of the United Nations Global Counter -Terrorism Strategy depends on strong cooperation between Member States at the global, regional and national levels. The Secretary-General pledges to leverage the universal membership and convening power of the United Nations to further strengthen international cooperation at these levels. 45. Countering terrorism requires international consensus. The Strategy, as a consensus document of the General Assembly, forms a solid platform upon which Member States can collaborate. This consensus of the global community against terrorism must be preserved and strengthened. The following agenda for international cooperation is grounded in the Strategy and prioritizes key actions that will strengthen its balanced implementation across its four pillars. Necessary and short-term military responses must be complemented with medium-term and longerterm preventive measures, all of which must be underpinned by respect for human rights and the rule of law. 46. The primary responsibility for implementation of the Strategy rests with Member States. However, the United Nations syste m, through the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force framework, has a significant role in supporting implementation at the national, regional and global levels. Best practices that guide Member States are a necessity. The Secretary-General pledges that the United Nations system will intensify its work in developing and disseminating best practices and expertise in relevant counter-terrorism fields encompassing all four pillars of the Strategy, which can benefit Member States. 47. The Secretary-General is encouraged that there are now several international and regional forums, such as the Global Counterterrorism Forum, working to assist in the implementation of the Strategy. The Secretary-General urges all such organizations to partner with the United Nations to align its efforts in a way that catalyses the implementation of the Strategy in an efficient and coordinated manner. 48. The demand on the United Nations to provide capacity-building assistance in counter-terrorism matters has increased, but its resources remain limited. For example, the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre has an annual budget of only $20 million to spend on capacity-building projects for all Member States, whereas some States spend billions of dollars annually in military-security responses to terrorism. The United Nations must be strategic and prioritize its assistance to the most affected countries and regions of the world if it is to be effective. The Secretary General calls upon all Member States to provide the support necessary for "One United Nations" efforts by contributing significantly more resources, both in terms of funding and technical expertise. In this context, the Secretary -General welcomes the recent decision by the Development Assistance Committee of the Organization 10/69 16-05936 A/70/826 for Economic Cooperation and Development to count Member State funding for several peace and security activities, including certain areas of conflict prevention and preventing violent extremism activities, towards the United Nation s target for an official development assistance/gross national income ratio of 0.7 per cent. 49. The Secretary-General also pledges that the United Nations will support South South cooperation by promoting the sharing of resources, expertise and best prac tices among countries of the South that have valuable experiences to share with the international community. This is a vast untapped resource that needs to be mobilized. 50. The efficient and transparent utilization of resources is of vital importance. The Secretary-General will continue to strengthen transparent mechanisms for setting goals and outcomes and measuring the impact of United Nations projects and activities. Task Force entities that undertake such projects will continue to develop and implement measurable indicators and benchmarks to strengthen the impact of their projects. 51. In recent years, United Nations special political missions and peacekeeping operations have increasingly been deployed in areas beset by violent extremism and terrorism. Impermissible security environments and the unpredictability and hostility of terrorist actors have negatively affected the ability of United Nations missions to deliver on their mandates. There is a need to integrate prevention of violent extremism and countering terrorism into the Organization's broader conflict prevention and conflict management efforts, especially through its field missions. The Secretary-General believes that his special representatives and envoys operating in such environments would benefit considerably if they were able to draw on the expertise of counter-terrorism advisers, in accordance with their mandates. Such advisers could assist in mainstreaming counter-terrorism into the mission's activities, where applicable, and catalyse the capacity-building efforts of host Governments and regional organizations in key areas, as prescribed by the Strategy's four pillars. Pillar I: measures to address the conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism 52. The Secretary-General urges Member States to attach high priority to the prevention of violent extremism and has made it a top priority in his final year in office. He has taken good note of the constructive discussions held by the General Assembly in February on the Plan of Action to Prevent Violent Extremism and appreciates that the Assembly welcomed the initiative in its resolution 70/254. He also welcomes the substantive discussions held on the Plan of Action at the ministerial level in Geneva on 8 April 2016 and looks forward to further discussions during the fifth review of the Strategy, in June 2016. He hopes that Member States will forge a strong consensus in support of the Plan of Action that effectively supplements pillars I and IV of the Strategy. 53. Further to the Plan of Action, the Secretary-General recommends that Member States develop national and regional plans of action on the prevention of violent extremism that take into account the seven priority elements reflected in the Plan of Action: dialogue and conflict prevention; strengthening good governance, human rights and the rule of law; engaging communities; empowering young people; gender equality and empowering women; education, skills development and employment facilitation; and strategic communications, the Inter net and social media. 16-05936 11/69 A/70/826 54. The Secretary-General is considering how the United Nations system could be better organized to support a more comprehensive approach to countering terrorism and preventing violent extremism. To this end, together with all releva nt entities, he will explore options for institutional arrangements. 55. The involvement of civil society is necessary to create the space in which dialogue and alternatives to violent extremism can be promoted. In this context, the active participation of women and young people in the prevention and counter terrorism efforts of the United Nations was highlighted in the Plan of Action as two priority areas for attention by Member States. Women and young people, from the community level to senior government officials, must be given the space to have their voices heard on the impact of terrorism or violent extremism on their lives and the strategies used to address these threats. In that respect, the Secretary -General recommends that Member States and the United Nations ensure greater integration between the counter-terrorism and women and peace and security agendas, as called for by the Security Council in its resolution 2242 (2015). He also urges United Nations entities to mainstream gender into their counter -terrorism work. 56. The Secretary-General encourages Member States to implement Security Council resolution 2250 (2015) by involving young people in decision -making at all levels for the prevention and resolution of conflict, including institutions and mechanisms to counter violent extremism. Pillar II: measures to prevent and combat terrorism 57. While moving the pendulum towards pillars I and IV, efforts must nevertheless be made to continue to strengthen and build on existing collaboration arrange ments and the successes achieved in countering terrorism over the past 10 years. In particular, the Security Council, in its resolution 2178 (2014), called upon all Member States to cooperate urgently on preventing the international flow of foreign terrorist fighters by strengthening border control and anti-terrorist financing measures, as well as other related activities that would be required, including educational efforts in support of tolerance, pluralism and deradicalization. The Secretary-General recommends that Member States cooperate closely with one another, as well as with United Nations entities, by sharing information, best practices and other resources, including by participating in relevant projects under the framework of the United Nations foreign terrorist fighters capacity-building implementation plan. 58. The Secretary-General recognizes the good progress made by Member States through bilateral and multilateral mechanisms to strengthen border security measures. The International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) has assisted in these efforts by developing and strengthening essential tools and resources. However, many Member States are yet to share relevant information. The Secretary General urges all Member States and regional organizations to cooperate and feed information into relevant INTERPOL databases if the challenges relating to border control are to be addressed. 59. Another area in which more international cooperation is needed is with respect to Security Council resolution 2178 (2014), in which the Council called for airlines to provide advance passenger information to the appropriate national authorities in order to detect the departure from, attempted entry into or transit through their territories of individuals designated by the Security Council Committee established 12/69 16-05936 A/70/826 pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (Da'esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities. The Secretary-General recommends that Member States strengthen the implementation of advance passenger information and other such systems with the support of relevant Task Force entities, including the Counter Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate, ICAO, the International Organization for Migration, the International Air Transport Association, INTERPOL and the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre, and introduce legal mechanisms to promote compliance with international human rights norms and standards that ensure th at national laws address the potential conflict between advance passenger information obligations on the one hand and privacy and data protection laws on the other. 60. As emphasized by the Security Council in its resolution 2253 (2015), disrupting the financing of terrorist activities has become increasingly important, given that groups such as ISIL pose new terrorist financing challenges owing to their access to multiple revenue streams, including counterfeiting, kidnapping for ransom and trafficking, as well as the sale of women and girls. Although most Member States have criminalized terrorist financing in compliance with the International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism and Council resolution 1373 (2001), the number of convictions for terrorist financing remains low. In addition, a significant number of States are not in full compliance with the related recommendation of the Financial Action Task Force and few States have implemented the specific obligations under Council re solution 2178 (2014) to counter the financing of travel of foreign terrorist fighters. The Secretary -General recommends that the international community redouble its efforts to build the capacity of financial oversight and regulatory systems around the wor ld in order to deny terrorists the space to exploit and raise funds. Active cooperation with the private sector through public-private partnerships with financial institutions will be essential to make progress in this area. Taking into account the assessments by relevant entities such as the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate, UNODC and IMF could provide requisite capacity-building assistance to Member States in order to achieve these objectives. 61. Terrorists have cleverly exploited new communications technologies to radicalize and recruit young people around the world, and there is a significant risk that they could launch cyberterrorism with devastating effect in the coming years. This demonstrates the need for increased international cooperation to counter Internet radicalization and recruitment, but it must be done in a manner that ensures and promotes freedom of expression and upholds international human rights norms and standards. A related focus must be on preventing acts of cyberter rorism by individuals associated with violent extremism and terrorism. Modern electronic communications networks provide the backbone to the most critical infrastructure, including the essential functions of Government and industry. Safeguarding this infrastructure from cyberterrorism cannot succeed without stronger partnerships with the private sector. 62. The potential acquisition and use of weapons of mass destruction, in particular nuclear materials, by terrorist groups would pose a clear threat to int ernational peace and security. It is a threat that consists of multiple overlapping elements, including the growing nexus between terrorism, weapons of mass destruction and cyberthreats. It must be addressed in a holistic and coordinated manner. To confron t this threat, the United Nations system needs to work as one. The Secretary -General 16-05936 13/69 A/70/826 intends to strengthen United Nations efforts to address the challenges of nuclear security and terrorism by consulting Member States on a comprehensive United Nations approach. He will ensure a coordinated response to this issue across the Secretariat and partner international organizations. He will also strive for the universal and complete implementation of Security Council resolution 1540 (2004) and the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism. 63. Progress in all the areas described above will continue to depend on the cooperation and sharing of actionable information within the international community. Pillar III: measures to build States' capacity to prevent and combat terrorism and to strengthen the role of the United Nations system in this regard 64. The coordinated capacity-building of Member States in key areas of counterterrorism must be a priority. Many United Nations entities are providing capacitybuilding assistance in counter-terrorism, and such efforts must be further strengthened through effective monitoring and evaluation. The Task Force will further strengthen coordination among and the coherence of the work of its 38 member entities through its revitalized inter-agency working groups, doing its utmost to minimize duplication and promoting transparency and the more effective utilization of donor resources, while maximizing impact on the ground in support of Membe r States. 65. The United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre and other parts of the United Nations system will continue to provide capacity-building assistance to Member States and regional organizations to advance the implementation of all four pillars of the Strategy in a balanced manner. The Centre's five-year programme for the period 2016-2020 provides the framework for this engagement, and the Secretary General encourages Member States to contribute to developing, funding and implementing capacity-building projects, together with the Centre and other relevant United Nations entities, in order to mobilize a stronger and more systematic response to terrorism at the national, regional and global levels. 66. Given that terrorism is both multidimensional and regional, interregional and intraregional cooperation remains critical. Central Asian Member States have already developed and implemented a regional strategy, and such strategies have recently been adopted by Member States in Central and Southern Africa. States will need to cooperate effectively to mobilize the political will and resources necessary if regional strategies are to be successfully implemented in a balanced and comprehensive manner for sustained impact on the ground. While continuing to support the implementation of these existing strategies, the United Nations Counter Terrorism Centre will support the development of regional counter -terrorism strategies in other regions, such as East Africa. 67. Effectively countering terrorism requires strong criminal justice mechanisms to investigate and bring to justice the perpetrators of terrorist acts, including those pertaining to conflict-related sexual violence. It is important that special attention also be given to the development of specialized training for investigators, prosecutors and judges to strengthen the criminal justice response to terrorism in a manner that is compliant with human rights and the rule of law. United Nations entities with specialized mandates and expertise such as UNODC will continue to assist States in this vital area. 14/69 16-05936 A/70/826 Pillar IV: measures to ensure respect for human rights for all and the rule of law as the fundamental basis of the fight against terrorism 68. Member States and individual leaders and officials must resp ect human rights and the rule of law in accordance with their obligations under international human rights law, as well as international humanitarian law and international refugee law. All legislation, policies, strategies and practices adopted to prevent violent extremism and counter terrorism must be grounded firmly in the respect for human rights and the rule of law. 69. Law enforcement and security officers play a pivotal role in preventing and responding to terrorist attacks and thereby discharging the State's obligation to protect the rights of those under its jurisdiction. Member States must further strengthen their efforts to raise the awareness of their security forces with human rights law and to abide by it in their operations. The Secretary -General encourages more Member States to participate in focused technical assistance projects, such as the Task Force global capacity-building and training project for law enforcement officers on integrating human rights norms and standards and the rule of l aw into their daily practices and operational guidelines. 70. As efforts are strengthened, the victims and their families who have suffered from acts of terrorism must not be forgotten. Understanding these victims must encompass those fleeing conflict zones where terrorism plays a major role and, especially, women and children who have been kidnapped, brutalized and, in many cases, sexually abused by violent extremists and terrorists. The international community must show responsibility towards all these victims of terrorism. 71. The United Nations conference on the human rights of victims of terrorism, held on 11 February 2016, was an important step that underscored the need for victims' rights to be included in approaches to preventing violent extremism and countering terrorism. Efforts to provide justice to victims and their families, and to address their needs, must be strengthened. The Secretary-General recommends that Member States make every effort to comply with their obligation to bring the perpetrators to justice and to address the needs of victims, utilizing the technical assistance provided by United Nations entities with specialized mandates and expertise in this area, such as UNODC. 72. Victims are the international community's strongest and most courageous allies in exposing the hypocrisy of terrorist and violent extremist narratives. The Secretary-General recommends that the voices of victims be strengthened in order to put forward alternate narratives to those of violent extremists and that solidarity be shown by engaging in global awareness campaigns, including through the Victims of Terrorism Support Portal. He calls upon more Member States to contribute practical information to the Portal in order to strengthen its capacity to support vict ims. 73. Lastly, the Secretary-General expresses his deepest sympathies to every individual who has suffered from the acts of terrorist groups and violent extremists, as well as to the families and communities of those victims. The United Nations has also suffered from these most tragic losses, and he salutes those staff who have given their lives or been gravely injured while striving to bring peace, stability and hope to troubled parts of the world. All these individuals deserve everyone 's deepest respect. 16-05936 15/69 A/70/826 Annex I Supplementary information: development of the normative and legal framework* The 19 international legal instruments consist of: Convention on Offences and Certain Other Acts Committed on Board Aircraft, 1963; Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft, 1970; Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Civil Aviation, 1971; Protocol for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts of Violence at Airports Serving International Civil Aviation, 1988; Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Internationally Protected Persons, including Diplomatic Agents, 1973; International Convention against the Taking of Hostages, 1979; Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material, 1980; Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material, 2005; Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Maritime Navigation, 1988; Protocol to the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Maritime Navigation, 2005; Protocol for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Fixed Platforms Located on the Continental Shelf, 1988; Protocol to the Protocol for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Fixed P latforms located on the Continental Shelf, 2005; Convention on the Marking of Plastic Explosives for the Purpose of Detection, 1991; International Convention for the Suppression of Terrorist Bombings, 1997; International Convention for the Suppression of t he Financing of Terrorism, 1999; International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism, 2005; Convention on the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Relating to International Civil Aviation 2010; Protocol Supplementary to the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft 2010. Although a number of terrorism-related resolutions/declarations were adopted by the General Assembly in the past, an important milestone was the 1994 Declaration on Measures to Eliminate International Terrorism (A/RES/49/60). Following a report by my predecessor in May 2006, "Uniting against Terrorism: recommendations for a global counter-terrorism strategy", the General Assembly arrived at a consensus resolution on "The UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy" on 8 September 2006. The Strategy has been reviewed biennially since then. Additionally, from 2006, the General Assembly produced 48 resolutions which have addressed different aspects of terrorism, such as the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism; mandates of specialized UN bodies such as the UN CTITF and UNCCT; and preventing the acquisition by terrorists of radioactive materials and of weapons of mass destruction. The Security Council initially used its sanctions regime to address terrorism, such as the 1999 adoption of resolution 1267 and 1269 aimed at the Taliban in Afghanistan and later, Al-Qaida and related groups. Subsequent Council resolutions such as resolutions 1373, 1540 and 1624, have strengthened the legal framework for preventing and combatting terrorism. Since 2013, the Council has enacted further resolutions, often invoking Chapter VII, to address new types of terrorist threats. These include, among others, SCR 2133 (2014) which addressed the issues of kidnapping and hostage-taking by terrorists, and SCR 2170 (2014) and 2178 (2014) __________________ * Annex reproduced without formal editing. 16/69 16-05936 A/70/826 on suppressing the flow of Foreign Terrorist Fighters (FTFs), financing and other support to terrorist groups in Iraq and Syria. Additionally, SCR 2178 (2014) addressed for the first time the need to counter violent extremism. SCR 2195 (2014) called for international action to prevent terrorists from benefiting from transnational organized crime. Similarly, in 2015, the Council adopted resolution 2199 (2015), aimed to prevent terrorist groups in Iraq and Syria from benefiting from trade in oil, antiquities and hostages, and from receiving donations. Resolution 2242 (2015) outlined sweeping actions to improve implementation of its landmark women, peace and security agenda, covering its work on countering violent extremism and terrorism. In resolution 2253 (2015), the Security Council expanded and strengthened its Al-Qaida sanctions framework to include a focus on ISIL, and outlined efforts to dismantle its funding and support channels. Over the past decade, other key UN bodies, such as the ECOSOC and Human Rights Council, contributed to the Organization's work in this area. 16-05936 17/69 A/70/826 Annex II Supplementary information: activities of United Nations entities in support of the United Nations Global CounterTerrorism Strategy* Many United Nations entities under the UN Counter-Terrorism Task Force framework actively work to implement the four pillars of the UN Global Counter Terrorism Strategy. This attachment shows some of the major activities these entities have carried out over the last two years. Pillar I: Measures to address conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism Pillar I of the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy commits Member States to implement measures to address conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism such as preventing and resolving conflicts, encouraging economic development, reducing social exclusion and marginalization, and fostering understanding among peoples of varied religions and cultures through dialogue. It also emphasizes the need to support victims of terrorism and their families, and in supporting and engaging with civil society groups, particularly women and youth. Conflict prevention and resolution The Department of Political Affairs (DPA) is the operational arm for much of my good offices, preventive diplomacy, and mediation work. This work is perhaps best exemplified by my special envoys, advisers and representatives, whether they lead regional political offices (in West Africa, Central Africa and Central Asia), regional strategies (in the Great Lakes Region, in support of the Middle East Peace Process), or are dispatched from Headquarters. Country-specific field-based missions, be they political or peacekeeping missions led, respectively by DPA and DPKO, also undertake preventive work as they look to identify and address possible triggers for a relapse or an escalation of conflict. Where the United Nations has neither an envoy nor a mission, Resident Coordinators and the United Nations Country Teams assist national actors, at their request, in addressing emerging challenges. The Joint DPA-UNDP Programme on Building National Capacities for Conflict Prevention supports local capacity building in this vein. UNDP and several United Nations agencies, funds and programmes carry out a wide range of "structural" or "upstream" prevention activities aimed at addressing the root causes of confli ct. In my capacity as Chair of the United Nations System Chief Executives Board for Coordination, I am engaging the broader United Nations system on how we can collectively strengthen our conflict prevention and peacebuilding work. Lastly, my Human Rights Up Front initiative has at its core a strong focus on prevention of large -scale human rights violations, which are often correlated with an increased risk of conflict. Promoting economic and social development Since its founding, the United Nations system has continued its support in this area through its specialised Agencies, Funds and Programmes, and particularly through __________________ * Annex reproduced without formal editing. 18/69 16-05936 A/70/826 its UN Country Teams in the field. I extend my sincere gratitude to all Member States as well as the United Nations system for working diligently over the last 15 years to successfully achieve the Millennium Development Goals. Moving forward, I am firm in my belief that the new 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and particularly, SDG16 on building peaceful, just and inclusive soc ieties, will further contribute our efforts to address one of the key conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism. UNDP's approach to addressing conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism and violent extremism through inclusive development, the promotion of tolerance and respect for diversity serves as an example of our work in the field. It has been assisting Member States and civil society on building two critical sets of capacities: the governance of increasingly diverse and multi-cultural societies, and the mitigation of those factors that provide a tipping point from alienation towards radicalisation and eventually violent extremism. For example, in Mindanao in the Philippines, UNDP is supporting efforts by the Philippines Centre for Islam and Democracy to work with local religious leaders to woo disenchanted youth away from joining violent extremist groups, towards supporting peace -building in their communities. In Syria, UNDP has supported efforts in twelve out of the country 's fourteen governorates to maintain social cohesion, through credible local intermediaries and local peace committees, by assisting different groups and sectors to work together to maintain local services. UNDP focuses particularly on the role of youth in peacebuilding. For example, in Bosnia and Herzegovina, UNDP and PBSO have collaborated to promote coexistence, trust and appreciation for diversity, by creating spaces to increase the influence of youth in policy dialogues. Fostering dialogue and understanding In 2015 the High Representative of the UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNOAC) continued his efforts to promote interreligious and intercultural dialogue. In this regard, the Secretary-General, the President of the General Assembly and the UNOAC High Representative hosted a high level debate in April 2015 on the role of religious leaders on issues related to conflict and violent extremism. UNOAC also supported dialogue and understanding efforts through its Fellowship Programme for young civil society leaders from around the world, and through institutionalizing of an Intercultural Innovation Award. In April 2015 the United Nations Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect, with the support of the King Abdullah Centre for Intercultural and Interreligious Dialogue and the Kingdom of Morocco, brought together religious leaders from around the world to discuss their role in preventing incitement to atrocity crimes. Other activities In December 2014, UNICRI jointly organised in Rome, Italy, together with the Global Counterterrorism Forum (GCTF), the first "Expert Workshop on Reintegrating Returning Foreign Terrorist Fighters: Challenges and Lessons Learned". A follow-up regional workshop was held in Manila, the Philippines. UNICRI has also been working in the area of de-radicalisation of prisoners and is developing re-entry programming for such prisoners, as well as for returning FTFs. 16-05936 19/69 A/70/826 UNICRI also recently launched a four-year programme to counter radicalisation and violent extremism in the Sahel Maghreb region. In January 2016, UNICRI initiated work toward developing and implementing a pilot diversion program for juveniles who are at risk or first time involved in FTF activities. In the first step, UNICRI finalised the preliminary desk review on the legal background/conditions in five countries (i.e., Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Tunisia). In May 2015, UNCCT supported UNESCO, the UNCT Pakistan and the Prime Minister of Pakistan's Youth Programme to convene a Needs Assessment Conference in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Youth Engagement, Skills Development and Employment Facilitation. The project aims to address needs of educational institutions to include technical skills, vocational training to promote of spirit of dialogue, understanding and skills development. In June 2015, UNESCO convened in Paris an international conference on "Youth and the Internet: fighting radicalisation and extremism". UNESCO is also developing a Teachers' Guide on Violent Extremism, which is expected to be finalized in early 2016. CTED has prepared six analytical reports on the foreign terrorist fighter phenomenon; raised awareness of the need to ensure full implementation of resolution 2178 (2014) through a wide range of events and activities; and enhanced its collaboration with UN Women and integrated gender as a cross -cutting issue into its activities. To strengthen its capacity to continuously monitor emerging developments, CTED has, pursuant to paragraph 19 of resolution 2129 (2013), established a Global Research Network. Pillar II: Measures to prevent and combat terrorism UN entities have stepped up engagement with Member States on a number of Pillar II topics, especially enhancing border control, countering the financing of terrorism and collaborating with regional organisations to develop regional counter -terrorism strategies. Many UN entities under the umbrella of the CTITF framework, such as UNCCT, CTED, the 1540 Group of Experts, ODA, INTERPOL, OPCW, UNODC and others work to deliver capacity-building initiatives and knowledge-building undertakings. As part of the growing focus on stemming the flow of FTFs, the United Nations has launched or expanded major initiatives on building capacity of border officials and financial regulators. The recent resolutions of the Security Council, including resolution 2253 (2016), provide an impetus to the efforts related to countering the financing of terrorism, and the UNCCT has commenced activities related to addressing the growing threat from kidnapping for ransom in this regard. Keeping ahead of tactics employed by terrorists, the UN system has also carried out activities related to enhancing coordinated border management and addressing weaknesses in border control, especially with regards to securing unmanned spaces between distant border posts. The UN is also keen to explore work in sharing national practices on protecting cyberspace from terrorist attacks. 20/69 16-05936 A/70/826 Activities on law enforcement and border control The UNCCT Border Security Initiative, which is being implemented jointly with GCTF, and the Governments of Morocco and the United States, will enhance knowledge on good practices in border security and management and increase understanding of capacity needs in key regions and offer ways to address them. Th e project will also enhance collaboration with border communities and relevant authorities, with particular focus on the Sahel and Horn of Africa. As a follow-up to the CTITF Experts Meeting on Coordinated Border Management, which took place at INTERPOL HQ in May 2015, the CTITF Working Group on Border Management and Law Enforcement held a subsequent workshop on coordinated border management in Nairobi, Kenya in December 2015. Activities on preventing and responding to WMD attacks To improve the ability of the UN system to respond to possible chemical or biological attacks the UNCCT implemented a project entitled `Ensuring effective inter-agency interoperability and coordinated communication in case of chemical or biological attacks' jointly with OPCW and IAEA. The IAEA established two Working Groups open to Member States to improve coordination of efforts in two areas -the Border Monitor Working Group (BMWG), and the Working Group on Radioactive Source Security (WGRSS). It also trained over 6000 individuals in nuclear security in over 200 courses and workshops. It assisted States in establishing Nuclear Security Support Centres, and continued to organise and facilitate meetings for the International Network for Nuclear Security Training and Support Centres (NSSC Network). The UN Office for Disarmament Affairs (ODA) contributed to the efforts of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) to enhance its engagement with Member States and their implementation efforts . Over 60 events in this regard have been held during the last two years. These activities have led to 21 Member States submitting voluntary national implementation action plans as encouraged by Resolution 1977 (2011). Activities on combating the financing of terrorism The UNCCT also launched a project on `International Good Practices on Addressing and Preventing Kidnapping for Ransom (KFR)' which seeks to contribute to curbing the ability of terrorist organisations to raise funds through KFR. The Cent re is also supporting a UNODC implemented project on `Mock Trials on Financing of Terrorism' which seeks strengthen capacity of criminal justice officials in Argentina and Colombia to counter the financing of terrorism. Activities on protecting vulnerable targets, critical infrastructure and the Internet INTERPOL is developing a proactive SOCMINT (Social Media Intelligence) program, with both analytical and operational components, to support member countries to address the challenges and opportunities created by increasing use of internet and other information tools by terrorist groups such as ISIL. 16-05936 21/69 A/70/826 Under the CTITF Working Group on Strengthening the Protection of Vulnerable Targets, the CTITF Office undertook a project to deliver capacity -building trainings to UN field security officers. Pillar III: Measures to build States' capacity to prevent and combat terrorism and to strengthen the role of the United Nations system in this regard Pillar III recognizes that States need to have the capacity t o prevent and combat terrorism, and that international assistance in that regard must be provided in a coordinated and coherent manner. It specifically envisages a strong role for the UN in the provision and coordination of such coherent assistance in all four pillars of the Global Strategy. The CTITF's Integrated Assistance in Countering Terrorism (I-ACT) initiative, described in the main report, is designed specifically to provide holistic assistance to a requesting State by strengthening coordination and coherence among all UN entities working in that country. Enhancing the implementation of legal and international instruments, providing legal assistance and enhancing the capacity of criminal justice officials and law enforcement officers Most Member States visited by CTED continue to experience difficulties in their efforts to implement a robust criminal justice system framework for dealing with complex terrorism cases. CTED and other relevant UN entities continue to provide necessary assistance to Member States in this area. DPKO and DPA-led field missions have also contributed in this regard. The United Nations Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) supported the elaboration of a national strategy to counter both organised crime and terrorism, and s upported the Government in the establishment of a specialised judicial unit on terrorism and transnational organised crime (Pôle Judiciaire Spécialisé). In Afghanistan, UNAMA worked closely with the Taqnin legislative Department at the MoJ and the parliament to draft new laws and/or amend existing laws in relation to terrorism. In Libya, UNSMIL provided technical assistance to the national MOJ while drafting the Libyan counter terrorism law in 2014. In Syria, UNSMIS reviewed the amendments of the Syrian counter terrorism law (2012) and highlighted the deficiency and contravention of its provisions with the international standards of human rights and due process. UNODC has continued to promote the ratification of the 19 international legal instruments related to terrorism and to support Member States with their implementation. Since the establishment of the Global Programme on Strengthening the Legal Regime against Terrorism, UNODC's support resulted in 668 additional ratifications of the international legal instruments by assisted Member States, 139 pieces of legislation revised or drafted with UNODC assistance and more than 24,000 criminal justice officials provided with the enhanced knowledge and expertise in terrorism prevention issues. In 2015, legislative services were provided to 25 Member States, and more than 100 national and regional capacity building workshops were carried out. In 2015 UNODC in partnership with the EU and other donors launched a technical assistance initiative on Strengthening the Legal Regime against Foreign Terrorist Fighters in MENA and Balkan countries. Similar assistance was commenced for Central Asia, South East Asia and the Sahel. In addition, UNODC, in coordination with UNICEF, also initiated assistance to 22/69 16-05936 A/70/826 Cameroon, Chad, Niger and Nigeria on the criminal justice aspects of treatment of children allegedly involved with terrorist groups. UNODC has been also implementing a project on strengthening national capacity for human rights compliance in criminal justice responses to terrorism. A training module on Human Rights and Criminal Justice Responses to Terrorism has been developed and considerably utilized in training and development of country -specific training materials, for example in Kenya and Nigeria. Ongoing technical assis tance in the MENA region was complemented with a four-year initiative for Maghreb countries on Effective Counter-Terrorism Investigations and Prosecutions while Respecting Human Rights and the Rule of Law. A similar project has been successfully implemented for eight South Asian countries. UNODC has also launched a project to assist Member States upon request to improve the response of prison administrations to violent extremism in prisons, and it has been working on a comprehensive handbook on this topic to be used as a basis for such assistance. By the end of 2015 UNODC/TPB has developed and integrated in its technical assistance programmes 38 tools and publications to support the implementation of the international legal instruments related to terrorism. The latest publications developed include Good Practices for Supporting Victims of Terrorism within a Criminal Justice Framework. Other activities The UNCCT has established a rapidly deployable List of Counter -Terrorism Advisors to support Member States on four key thematic areas: developing counterterrorism strategies, countering radicalisation, vulnerable targets and victims support. Through its project on `Facilitating the Development of a Regional CounterTerrorism Strategy for Southern Africa' the UNCCT worked with SADC Member States to develop a preventive and comprehensive regional counter -terrorism strategy for Southern Africa, which was adopted in August 2015. Likewise, the Centre, working closely with CTED and UNOCA, supported the developmen t of an Integrated Counter-Terrorism and Non-Proliferation of Arms Strategy in Central Africa, which was adopted in [November] 2015. The Centre continued its work to fostering international counter-terrorism cooperation and promoting collaboration between national, regional and international counter-terrorism centres and initiatives, including by organising a conference of such CT Centres in Brussels and developing the Network against Terrorism web portal. Pillar IV: Measures to ensure the protection of human rights and the rule of law while combating terrorism Pillar IV of the Global Strategy calls on Member States to respect human rights, fundamental freedoms and the rule of law in all their counter -terrorism efforts. Pillar IV also seeks to promote and protect the rights of victims of terrorism. Basic human rights reference guides Under the CTITF Working Group led by OHCHR, progress has been made in the development of a series of reference guides for providing practical guidance for national action on human rights-compliant counter-terrorism measures. UNCCT has supported the updating of the reference guides on the stopping and searching of 16-05936 23/69 A/70/826 persons and on security infrastructure. Other relevant reference guides are in process of publication. Support for victims of terrorism CTITF/UNCCT organised the Conference on The Human Rights of Victims of Terrorism was held in New York on 11 February 2016, which strengthened understanding of the human rights of victims of terrorism at the international, regional and national level. The UNCCT project on "Amplifying voices, building campaigns: Training and capacity building on the media in establishing a communications strategy for victims of terrorism" will hold the first two workshops in the Middle East and North Africa/Sahel regions in the second and third quarter of 2016. The UN Victims of Terrorism Support Portal, launched during the fourth review of the Strategy, has had over 121,000 guest users by January 2016. UNODC has been working with Member States to strengthen the implementation of national legislation and policies that support and protect victims of acts of terrorism. To maximize the impact of its technical assistance in this area, it has developed specialized tools, such as The Criminal Justice Response to Support Victims of Acts of Terrorism and Good Practices for Supporting Victims of Terrorism within a Criminal Justice Framework, that are fully integrated in UNODC's provision of assistance. Further activities to implement all the four pillars of the UN Global Counter Terrorism Strategy are reflected in the summary matrix below: 24/69 16-05936 A/70/826 Supplementary information: Matrix of United Nations Counter-Terrorism Projects and Activities This summary matrix of counter-terrorism projects being carried out by UN entities under the CTITF framework is based on a more comprehensive CTITF matrix w hich was developed to promote transparency among UN agencies, ensure more rational allocation of resources to counter terrorism projects and avoid overlaps and duplication. The summary matrix provides a snapshot of the range and breadth of counter-terrorism-related assistance of the United Nations and is hoped to facilitate an efficient and balanced provision of capacity-building assistance across the four pillars of the Strategy. The global reach of these projects, covering diverse subregions such as West Africa, South Asia, Eastern Europe and the Middle East, demonstrates the resourcefulness of UN entities and the opportunities available for pooling resources and synergies. As such, it serves as a valuable source of information for programming, monitoring and evaluating projects. This CTITF Matrix of UN Counter-Terrorism Projects and Activities includes essential information on all United Nations Counter-Terrorism Projects and Activities being carried out or planned by CTITF Entities. The Matrix is a practi cal information tool and a live data-base updated regularly by the CTITF Office in consultation with CTITF entities. As of December 2015, CTITF Entities have a total of 295 projects across the 4 pillars of the Strategy: 110 projects under Pillar I; 57 proj ects under Pillar II; 108 projects under Pillar III and 20 projects under Pillar IV. The CTITF matrix shows that the United Nations counter -terrorism projects and activities have significantly expanded its geographical scope since 2014. Most projects currently are under Pillars I and III, which indicates that CTITF entities acknowledge importance to address the conditions conducive to spread of terrorism with a particular emphasis on youth, and to undertake necessary measures to build states' capacity to combat and prevent terrorism. Projects under Pillar II have more than doubled in number since the emergence of a new phenomenon of FTFs, and encompass important topics related to border controls, countering the financing of terrorism, spread of WMD, and information sharing capacities of member states. Pillar III projects have enlarged the scope of capacity-building activities, including strengthening law enforcement and criminal justice system capacities and enhancing collaboration among states and relevant institutions. The Matrix indicates a significant improvement in the collaborative work of member states and relevant agencies in terms of protection of human rights and the rule of law while countering terrorism (Pillar IV). 16-05936 25/69 A/70/826 Pillar I of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy 102 projects -- Contributing entities: CTITF Office/UNCCT; CTED; UNESCO; DPKO Serial Project Title/Duration/CTITF Entities Strengthening the Role of the United Nations System in Addressing Conditions Conductive to the Spread of Terrorism in Affected Countries (Apr 2014-Dec. 2015) UNCCT Assisting in the implementation of the Joint Plan of Action for Central Asia (JPoA) - (Apr. 2013-Apr. 2016). CTITF Office, UNRCCA Youth Engagement, Skills Development, Job Facilitation in South Asia (Apr. 2014Apr. 2016). CTITF Office/UNCCT, ILO, UNESCO, UNDP Promoting a Culture of Peace, Conflict Management, Citizenship, Democracy and Good Governance through non-formal education in the framework of I-ACT (September 2014-December 2015). UNESCO, CTITF Office/UNCCT Enhancing Understanding of `Foreign Terrorist Fighters' Phenomenon in Syria (Jul. 2014 -Dec. 2016) UNCCT Compendium of Member States' approaches in the creation, production or revision of criminal laws in order to ensure that they are sufficient to deal with FTFs. CTITF, CTED, UNODC Status of Implementation Main Activities Geographical Scope 1 Ongoing Increasing coherence of Member States and UN entities in development and counterterrorism measures. Global 2 Ongoing Five capacity-building activities on Pillar I and II of the Global Strategy, three of the workshops have been completed. The JPOA is the first regional counter-terrorism strategy modelled along the Global Strategy. Central Asia 3 Ongoing Engaging youth through educational support; development of a web portal, South Asia (pilot capacity-building of technical and vocational phase in Pakistan) training institutes. 4 Ongoing Translation of ECOWAS Manual; trainings of trainers' workshops; raising awareness activities; involvement of local actors and collectivity. Burkina Faso 5 Ongoing Activities related to the prevention of nationals from travelling to Syria. Syria 6 In development Assistance in drafting national legislation to implement SC Resolution 2178 (2014); project development in a close coordination with the CTITF WG on ROL and HR project. Sahel and Maghreb; Central Asia; and SouthEast Asia may particularly benefit from this project 26/69 16-05936 A/70/826 Serial Project Title/Duration/CTITF Entities National workshop to promote dialogue and understanding and implementing Security council resolution 1624 (2005) (20142015) CTED/ICCT Cross-regional project aimed at creating a platform for senior judicial officials of the highest courts to discuss adjudication of Terrorism cases CTED and GCCS Youth Solidarity Fund, (Since 2008) UNAOC Status of Implementation Main Activities Geographical Scope 7 Ongoing National workshops with ICCT and the Human Security Collective in Nairobi (May 2014), Mombasa (January 2015), and Tunis (November 2015); civil society-government dialogue on UNSCR 1624 (2005) and 2178 (2014). Kenya and Tunisia 8 Ongoing Creating a platform for discussions on legal matters among senior judicial officials of highest courts, legal experts, and representatives of judicial networks. Promoting intercultural and interfaith dialogue to reduce social exclusion and marginalization by providing funding and technical support to selected youth-led organizations. Expanding intercultural understanding through immersion missions for groups of young civil society leaders from Europe, North America, the Middle-East and North Africa, introducing them to the cultural diversity of each other's region, and presenting opportunities for collaboration. Convening a series of symposia in international locations for constructive dialogue on Hate Speech in the media and the sharing of best practices, implementing a strategic media campaign to disseminate and share key messages (#SpreadNoHate), and publishing a report with recommendations. Engaging and empowering youth by supporting the outreach and global distribution of youth-produced videos focusing on migration and social inclusion. Development of critical thinking skills applied to advancing global citizenship and the prevention of violent extremism by supporting academic research and school implementation of Media and Information Literacy as an educational platform. Euromed plus Tunisia 9 Ongoing Global, with current stronger emphasis on Africa, MENA, and Asia Europe, North America, MiddleEast, North Africa 10 Fellowship Programme (Since 2010), UNAOC Ongoing 11 Tracking Hatred: An International Dialogue on Hate Speech in the Media #SpreadNoHate (Since 2015) UNAOC PLURAL+, Youth Video Festival on Migration & Social Inclusion. (since 2009) UNAOC, IOM Media & Information Literacy (since 2008) UNAOC, UNESCO Ongoing Global 12 Ongoing Global 13 Ongoing Global 16-05936 27/69 A/70/826 Serial Project Title/Duration/CTITF Entities PEACEapp (June 2014-June 2015) UNAOC, UNDP Status of Implementation Main Activities Engaging the ICT for peace sector by providing recognition and mentorship for the development of gamified apps and video games as venues for the promotion of intercultural dialogue and the prevention of identity-based violence. One-week peace education activity for young civil society leaders (target age: 18-35) to: promote dialogue and understanding among diverse youth; build their capacity to collaboratively address pressing global challenges within the context of cultural and religious diversity. Supporting, through mentoring and a monetary prize, innovative grassroots projects that encourage intercultural dialogue and work to alleviate identity-based tensions and conflict. Integrating global citizenship education into national education systems; creating open dialogue; providing guidance to Member States; revision/adaptation of curricula and learning materials. Educational support; translation of the Implementation Guide in three languages. The resource was field tested in Brazil, Côte d'Ivoire, Guatemala, Indonesia, Kenya and South Africa. Designing training modules and policy guidelines; training young people. Developing novel approaches; promoting peaceful coexistence; adoption of an Action Plan for the Decade; capacity building of local communities; targeted initiatives. Engaging youth in decision-making, sustainable development and peacebuilding processes through youth forums, international conferences, and other platforms on dialogue. Geographical Scope 14 Ongoing Global 15 Summer School (since 2010) UNAOC Ongoing Global 16 Intercultural Innovation Award (Since 2011) UNAOC Promoting peace and mutual understanding through Global Citizenship Education UNESCO Promoting respect for all and counteracting discrimination and violence in and through education using the Teaching Respect for All approach UNESCO Media and information literacy as a catalyst for intercultural dialogue and peace UNESCO Implementation of the International Decade for the Rapprochement of Cultures (Jan. 2013-Dec. 2022). UNESCO Empowering youth as agents of social change UNESCO Ongoing Global 17 Ongoing Global 18 Ongoing Global and in Pilot countries: Côte d'Ivoire, Guatemala, Indonesia, Kenya and South Africa Global 19 Ongoing 20 Ongoing Global 21 Ongoing Global 28/69 16-05936 A/70/826 Serial Project Title/Duration/CTITF Entities Promoting intercultural and interreligious dialogue for mutual understanding and peace UNESCO Protecting cultural heritage UNESCO Community outreach activities to build the trust in the Police and other law enforcement Agencies DPKO, UNOCI, CAR, MINUSTAH Establishment of Environmental Crime Task Force DPKO, MONUSCO Community violence reduction projects. DPKO-DDR, MINUSCA Status of Implementation Main Activities Geographical Scope 22 Ongoing Supporting capacity building; cooperating with partners; promoting intercultural dialogue; developing guidelines and training tools. Safeguarding heritage sites, countering illicit trafficking of cultural properties, raising awareness and building the capacities of relevant authorities. Working closely with population, implementation of community-oriented policing with special attention to women. Global 23 Ongoing Global 24 Ongoing Central African Republic, Côte d'Ivoire, Haiti 25 Ongoing 26 In development 27 Community violence reduction projects. DPKO-DDR, MINUSMA In development 28 29 30 Disengagement and Rehabilitation of Violent Extremist Offenders (Jan On-going 2012-Dec 2017). UNICRI Assessing pre-conditions and developing a diversion pilot program for potential foreign To start in Jan 2016 terrorist fighters and others at risk (Jan 2016-Jun 2017). UNICRI Pilot Project on Countering Radicalisation and Violent Extremism in the SahelOn-going Maghreb (Jul 2015-Jun 2019). UNICRI Building up a regional network; coordinating Democratic activities against illegal exploitation of Republic of the natural resources by armed and terrorist Congo groups. Implementation of community violence reduction projects; supporting religious, traditional leaders, local authorities, youth, The Central women associations; improving capacity of African Republic local communities in countering violent extremism. Implementation of community violence reduction projects; supporting religious, traditional leaders, local authorities, youth, Mali women associations; improving capacity of local communities in countering violent extremism. Assisting Member States in designing, developing and implementing disengagement and rehabilitation Global programmes; addressing a range of issues relating to radicalisation in prisons. Supporting development of a pilot diversion program, aimed to address the challenges presented by youths. 2 MS to be identified Focus: implementation through civil society and non-state actors; promotion of crossborder cooperation. Sahel and Maghreb 16-05936 29/69 A/70/826 Serial Project Title/Duration/CTITF Entities Engaging Security and Development Sectors to Counter Terrorism. (Nov 2013-Apr 2014) UNCCT Conference on the Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Violent Extremist Offenders. (Sep 2013-Jan. 2014) UNCCT Peace-education, local conflict resolution and countering the appeal of terrorism in Nigeria in the framework of I-ACT (Oct. 2012-Apr. 2014). UNESCO, CTITF Office/UNCCT Project on Engaging Somali Diaspora on Countering Radicalisation ­ (Jul. 2013Dec. 2015). CTITF Office/UNCCT, AOC I-ACT Project on "Countering the Appeal of Terrorism in Nigeria and Building Community Resilience" (May 2014-July 2015). CTITF Office, ICCT League of Arab States (LAS) workshop on developing national and regional strategies to confront acts of incitement, extremism and violence leading to terrorism, and enhancing cultural dialogue. Cairo, Egypt, November 2013. CTED, LAS Countering violent extremism and enhancing cultural dialogue (2013 onwards). CTED, OIC Implementing Security Council resolution 1624 (2005) (2011-2015). CTED/ICCT Status of Implementation Main Activities Geographical Scope 31 Completed Security-development conference. Global 32 Completed 3-day international meeting on the rehabilitation and reintegration of violent extremist offenders. Global 33 Completed Town hall meetings; mapping/documentation; sensitization workshops; awareness raising, training and design of campaigns in relevant regions. Nigeria 34 Completed Training program; shared website for all trainees; engagement of diaspora journalist trainees with journalists in the region. Somalia 35 Completed Engagement between government and civil society on aspects of countering violent extremism. Nigeria 36 Completed Workshop; forum for the LAS; exploring recommendations from previous workshops on implementation of resolution 1624 (2005); discussing good national practices and challenges; identifying common challenges and potential solutions. LAS Member States 37 Completed Sharing experiences, good practices; identifying elements of national counterterrorism and counter-incitement strategies. Three regional workshops in Nairobi (2011), Morocco (2012) and Algeria (2013). Middle East and Central Asia 38 Completed Global 30/69 16-05936 A/70/826 Serial Project Title/Duration/CTITF Entities Promote philosophical dialogue and research among philosophers from the ArabMuslim world and from other parts of the world (20122014). UNESCO Peace and Dialogue E-Portal (2012-2014). UNESCO High Panel for Peace and Intercultural Dialogue (Oct. 2012- 2013). UNESCO Conference "Youth Volunteerism and Dialogue" (Feb. 2012-Feb. 2014). UNESCO Toolkit on revision/adaptation of learning materials to remove cultural, religious and gender biased stereotypes (Feb. 2012-Feb. 2014). UNESCO Intercultural Skills for Youth Journalists (Feb. 2012-Feb. 2014). UNESCO From Youth to Youth: celebrating the value of diversity (Feb. 2012-Feb. 2014. Phase II in development). UNESCO Strengthening the empowerment of young women and men and their civic engagement to promote intercultural dialogue and social inclusion (Oct. 2012Dec. 2013). UNESCO Building competences to develop policies and programmes for intercultural dialogue respectful of human rights (Feb. 2012-Mar. 2014). UNESCO Status of Implementation Main Activities Geographical Scope 39 Completed Advancing philosophical education, setting up a network, organising two dialogues, compiling relevant material; elaborating pedagogical tools. Setting-up an interactive E-Portal. Focus on "Building Peace: UNESCO's Role in the Next decade - with special emphasis on engaging youth in building sustainable peace and societies". 3-day international conference; YouthVolunteering and creative potential leading to social inclusivity, tolerance and new forms of youth leadership. Development of a toolkit on revision/adaptation of curricula, school textbooks and learning materials. Promoting intercultural dialogue; adaptation of curricula, two regional seminars, creation of a network, online course, model policy guidelines. Exhibitions, video spot, advocacy booklet, e-notebooks, specific curricula, "net art" initiatives. Global 40 Completed Global 41 Completed Global 42 Completed Global 43 Completed Global 44 Completed Global 45 Completed Global 46 Completed Global, with focussed activities Empowerment through regional approaches in Africa, Arab in Africa, the Arab region and Latin States, and Latin America and the Caribbean. America and the Caribbean Consolidation of experience and knowledge; assessing needs, designing training of trainers; using social media; training of facilitators; national workshops; assessment of project results; disseminating materials and outcomes. 47 Completed Global, with pilot initiatives in the Arab Region 16-05936 31/69 A/70/826 Serial Project Title/Duration/CTITF Entities Pan-African Forum "Africa: Sources and resources for a culture of peace", Luanda (Angola): 26-28 March 2013 (Feb.-Dec. 2013). UNESCO Building certified resources for regional intercultural dialogue and piloting of service learning university Program in the Arab States (Feb. 2012Feb. 2014). UNESCO Development and dissemination of material on intercultural dialogue in the Arab States (Feb. 2012-Feb. 2014) UNESCO Learning to live together Media Campaign (Feb. 2012Feb. 2014) UNESCO Reporting to Others ­ youth, journalism and dialogue (Feb. 2012-Feb. 2014). UNESCO Support for documentation, standards and procedures of the Silk Roads World Heritage serial and transnational nomination in Central Asia (Nov. 2010-Feb. 2014). UNESCO Supporting the Development and Implementation of ICT in Education through Asia Pacific Ministerial Forum (2012-2013). UNESCO Improving the quality of education statistics to support policy monitoring (2012-2013). UNESCO Capacity Development for Integrated Education Policy with ICT in Education (20122013). UNESCO Status of Implementation Main Activities Geographical Scope 48 Completed Drafting of an Action Plan to prevent violence and promote conflict resolution in Africa; the launching of a continental initiative to promote a culture of peace. Africa 49 Completed Mapping of training materials; assessment of training resources; training of trainers; establishment of Undergraduate and Master Programmes. Arab States, 10 countries, including Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Yemen and Palestine 50 Completed Mapping of pedagogical materials; establishing Master Programmes in Lebanon; regional training for youth; developing a specialised website. Mapping of media learning materials and main actors; launching a media campaign in the Arab States. Youth led community projects in Lebanon; media training initiatives in universities; training courses for stakeholders; developing relevant training modules. 51 Completed 52 Completed 53 Completed Sustainable regional cooperation, dialogue, development (cultural tourism), cultural diversity and awareness of cultural assets. Asia/Pacific Region 54 Completed The Asia-Pacific Ministerial Forum on ICT in Education has been a platform for policylevel dialogue and sharing models. Asia Pacific Region 55 Completed Technical statistical capacity building and EFA Assessment. Asia Pacific Region 56 Completed Capacity development to effectively and coherently integrate ICT components into education policy. Asia Pacific Region 32/69 16-05936 A/70/826 Serial Project Title/Duration/CTITF Entities Support to national education policy and sector-wide planning (2012-2013). UNESCO Integrating 21st century skills in education policies in the Asia-Pacific region (20122013). UNESCO Scaling-up effective national literacy and lifelong learning policies and programming (2012-2013). UNESCO Supporting the Increased Relevance of TVET Systems Towards Enhanced Youth Employability (2012-2013). UNESCO Support to ensuring quality basic education at primary and secondary levels (2012-2013). UNESCO Support to the Statutory processes of the World Heritage Convention (20122013). UNESCO International Symposium: Involving Communities for Better Conservation and Management of World Heritage Sites in Asia (Aug. 2012-Aug. 2014). UNESCO Global Initiative for Building a Culture of Peace through Education and Youth Empowerment (Oct. 2012Dec. 2013). UNESCO Women empowerment and gender mainstreaming for a Culture of Peace and Non-Violence in Asia and the Pacific (Oct. 2012-Dec. 2013). UNESCO Status of Implementation Main Activities Geographical Scope 57 Completed Policy research on educational issues and emerging challenges, drafting policy briefs, planning, management and finance. Regional policy research on how countries in the region are articulating their visions to integrate skills into education. Asia/Pacific Region 58 Completed Asia/Pacific Region 59 Completed Advocating for the mainstreaming of youth and adult literacy, scaling up national literacy and non-formal education programming. Supporting policy efforts of Member States towards improvement of the quality of TVET; expanding supply capacity. Publication on student learning assessment; synthesis report on findings; three country case studies; policy options papers; knowledge sharing, advocacy and policy dialogue . Drafting of new guidance for different processes as well as corresponding training workshops in all regions. Focus on "factors" and "systems" that substantially enable community involvements in World Heritage conservation and management, with an Asian context perspective. Asia Pacific Region 60 Completed Asia/Pacific Region 61 Completed Asia/Pacific Region 62 Completed Asia/Pacific Region 63 Completed Asia Pacific Region 64 Completed Mapping integration of peace concepts into education systems, strengthening their content; empowering youth in this regard. Asia and the Pacific and Latin America and the Caribbean Asia (China and Mongolia) and the Pacific (Fiji, Samoa and Papua New Guinea) 65 Completed Research, academic discussions, policy recommendations, community advocacy. 16-05936 33/69 A/70/826 Serial Project Title/Duration/CTITF Entities "Synthesis/Policy brief " on transborder resources in Africa, case study of Lac Chad (Oct. 2012-Dec. 2013). UNESCO Strengthening of ECOWAS' policy on promoting education on human rights, citizenship and peace culture in educational systems (Dec. 2011-Dec. 2013). UNESCO Promotion of a culture of peace, non-violence, and intercultural dialogue in vulnerable areas in the Andean region (Oct. 2012-Dec. 2013). UNESCO Cameras of Diversity for a Culture of Peace (Oct. 2012Dec. 2013). UNESCO Educating Young Girls for Peace in Mano River Union Countries--Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia and Sierra Leone (Sep. 2012-Sep. 2013). UNESCO Heritage and Dialogue for peace and Non-Violence (Oct. 2012-Dec. 2013) Heritage and Dialogue in South Eastern Europe (phase II in development). UNESCO Interactive Community Media for a Culture of Peace and Non-violence in South Sudan and Northern Uganda (Oct. 2012-Dec. 2013). UNESCO Promoting a culture of peace and non-violence in Africa through education for peace and conflict prevention (Oct. 2012-Dec. 2013). UNESCO Status of Implementation Main Activities Geographical Scope 66 Completed Effective governance to overcome conflicting approaches in the use and allocation of natural resources. Central Africa 67 Completed Editing learning tools; strengthening technical capacities of trainers at relevant schools; drafting and disseminating relevant guides, translated into three languages. ECOWAS 68 Completed Strengthening capacities of teachers, educational communities and schools; developing communication skills of local media and partnerships between media and educational communities. Production, access and enjoyment of local audio-visual materials; strengthening institutional capacities. Latin America (Andean region) 69 Completed Latin America and the Caribbean 70 Completed Mobilising young women to identify and effectively take up their role in building sustainable peace. Mano River Countries 71 Completed Enhancing cultural exchanges and developing creative approaches; supporting key cultural institutions. South-East Europe 72 Completed Empowering communities; connecting leaders and citizens; enhancing debates; strengthening journalists' capacities. Strengthening content of education and capacity of education systems; identifying resources and good practices; producing a Resource Package on the topic and providing training in 3 pilot countries; advocating to mobilise support in 3 pilot countries. South Sudan and Northern Uganda 73 Completed Sub-Saharan Africa 34/69 16-05936 A/70/826 Serial Project Title/Duration/CTITF Entities Capacity development for sector-wide policy formulation and training. UNESCO Supporting Higher Education in Afghanistan (Apr. 2012-Sep. 2013). UNESCO Programme for enhancement of literacy in Afghanistan Phases I and II (Mar. 2010-Jan. 2014). UNESCO Status of Implementation Main Activities Providing advocacy, technical and capacity development support in policy analysis and planning, EMIS development; sector management. Identification and appointment of qualified expertise and technical assistance, to support higher education in Afghanistan. Follow-up activities of ALAS (Afghanistan Literacy Assessment Survey); capacity building activities for personnel of MoE and ELA; implementation of 9 months literacy programmes for 300,000 youth and adults; advocacy. Literacy training to Afghan National Police (ANP) officers (and law enforcement officers); close collaboration/coordination with literacy interventions by NATO Training Mission in Afghanistan (NTM-A) and GIZ. Disseminating policies, strategies, action plans and best practices; advocating for their review. Strengthening partnerships and coordination; capacity development to prepare TVET policies and plans; implementation. Technical advice to management of higher education institutions and structural analysis of higher education delivery mechanisms. Scholarships to access to resources at the UIL Documentation Centre and Library. Consolidating and stabilizing Minarets; increasing national capacities to conserve cultural heritage; developing national strategy; raising awareness. Documenting monuments of international importance; assessing the need for further conservation measures; raising awareness; intercultural dialogue. Geographical Scope 74 Completed Afghanistan 75 Completed Afghanistan 76 Completed Afghanistan 77 Literacy for Empowering Afghan Police (LEAP) (Sep. 2011-Jan. 2014). UNESCO Technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in Afghanistan (2012-2013). UNESCO Capacity development for TVET to address labour market needs in Afghanistan (Apr. 2010-Jun. 2013). UNESCO Support to Quality Higher Education Systems in West Asia subregion (2012-2013). UNESCO Confintea Scholarships (2012-2013). UNESCO Emergency Consolidation and Restoration of Monuments in Herat and Jam (Phase I) (Jan. 2003-Aug. 2013). UNESCO Historical Monument Survey and Emergency Stabilization in Bamiyan Province (May 2011-Apr. 2013). UNESCO Completed Afghanistan 78 Completed Afghanistan 79 Completed Afghanistan 80 Completed Afghanistan 81 Completed Afghanistan 82 Completed Afghanistan 83 Completed Afghanistan 16-05936 35/69 A/70/826 Serial Project Title/Duration/CTITF Entities Safeguarding of the Cultural Landscape Archeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley (Mar. 2012-Jul. 2014). UNESCO Heritage Impact Assessment/ Archeological Survey and coordination with the culture authorities (May 2013Jul. 2014). UNESCO Heritage Conservation, Development and Coordination Project for Afghanistan (Dec. 2012Dec. 2014). UNESCO Self-benefitting programme with Angola (Joint Statement with Angola signed on Apr. 2012). UNESCO Engaging Youth in postconflict reconstruction in Côte d'Ivoire (Jan. 2012Dec. 2013). UNESCO Strategy for strengthening technical, scientific and professional education in Guatemala (2012-2013). UNESCO Retejoven Project (Jun. 2008May 2013). UNESCO Adapting traditional cultural goods to modern markets and reinforcing local cultural and creative producers skills (2012-2013). UNESCO Consolidating Peace in Guatemala through Citizens Formation and Community Security (Jan. 2013-Sep. 2014). UNESCO Status of Implementation Main Activities Geographical Scope 84 Completed Institutional and community capacity building; training local conservation specialists; fostering intercultural dialogue and local sustainable development. Developing an archaeological survey of the Bamiyan World Heritage site and preparing a Heritage Impact Assessment for Foladi Valley Road area. Afghanistan 85 Completed Afghanistan 86 Completed Safeguard heritage and development in Afghanistan by addressing the situation of monumental heritage in danger. Afghanistan 87 Completed Developing joint projects to promote the culture of peace. "Capacity-building package" addressed to policy and decision-makers, youth organisations and youth-related stakeholders. Formation of an interagency discussion group; follow-up events on educational policies. Promoting critical thinking and reality analysis among the youngsters of Guatemala City. Training program for indigenous women in rural areas. Improving Citizens and Community security (participatory, democratic and efficient governance, pacific resolution of conflicts); improving Human Rights for the youth (access to quality education, participation, contribution to cultural, social and democratic development). Angola 88 Completed Côte d'Ivoire 89 Completed Guatemala 90 Completed Guatemala 91 Completed Guatemala 92 Completed Guatemala 36/69 16-05936 A/70/826 Serial Project Title/Duration/CTITF Entities Enhancing livelihoods and increasing community resilience to climate change (Oct. 2012-Aug. 2013). UNESCO Promoting existing and potential Biosphere Reserves as innovative learning platforms for biodiversity conservation and sustainable development (May 2012Jun. 2014). UNESCO Creating Learning Communities for Children (May 2007-Dec. 2014). UNESCO Fighting terrorism by teaching tolerance and intercultural dialogue (2012-2013). UNESCO Strengthening the Education System. UNESCO Education JPC2: Adult Literacy and Non-Formal Basic Education. UNESCO Gender Equality Interventions under Cross Cutting Themes (Nov. 2009 to Dec. 2013). UNESCO Extrabudgetary Project: UNESCO Mobile learning to create an enabling environment for achievement of Education For All Goals in Pakistan. UNESCO JPC4: Secondary Education and Vocational Education (TVE), with focus on Life Skills. UNESCO Status of Implementation Main Activities Geographical Scope 93 Completed Physical platform to build the capacities of local communities and to share scientific and traditional knowledge. Indonesia 94 Completed Improvement of management capacities of the different stakeholders in the three national parks in TRHS; sustainable development of the tourism sector. Indonesia 95 Completed Improving quality of primary schools; capacity building for educational stakeholders. "Sensibilisation" training for pupils, students; publication with outcomes of training; three round tables to raise awareness. Capacity building, assessment of learning achievement, HIV/AIDS prevention. Capacity development of stakeholders, advocacy and policy dialogue; support and resource mobilization for literacy programmes; technical assistance for implementation of literacy curriculum and material. Literacy and continuing education programmes for rural females; advocating for gender parity through teacher training workshops. Testing and demonstrating the impact of Innovative approach with mobile phones; analysing the viability of using Mobile technology for professional learning and for motivating learning. Promoting the use of ICT in education; a National Roundtable on TVET; provision of equipment and furniture to ICT centres; training of master trainers in carpentry and masonry. Indonesia 96 Completed Mauritius 97 Completed Pakistan 98 Completed Pakistan 99 Completed Pakistan 100 Completed Pakistan 101 Completed Pakistan 16-05936 37/69 A/70/826 Serial Project Title/Duration/CTITF Entities Education JPC1: Pre- and Elementary Education. UNESCO Mainstreaming Education of Afghan refugees' children in Pakistan (Sep. 2011Aug. 2013). UNESCO Capacity development for disaster risk reduction and conflict resolution through peace and human rights education (2012-2013). UNESCO Strengthening the Institutional Capacities for Safeguarding the Intangible Cultural Heritage of District Bahawalpur, Pakistan (2012-2013). UNESCO Agriculture, rural development & poverty reduction JPC1: Pro-poor Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development. UNESCO Support to the development of a national quality system in Senegal. UNESCO Promoting initiatives and cultural industries in Senegal (Aug. 2008-May 2013). UNESCO Alphabetisation of girls and women in Senegal through TICs (Apr. 2011-Jul. 2014). UNESCO Youth Peacemaker Network in South Sudan (Jan. 2012Dec. 2014). UNESCO Status of Implementation Main Activities Enhancing policy commitment and raising budget for UPE; improving elementary school enrolment, retention and completion, especially for girls and vulnerable groups; improving learning outcomes. Engaging key stakeholders in analysing educational context and policy dialogue; seminars organised at national, provincial and district levels. Geographical Scope 102 Completed Pakistan 103 Completed Pakistan 104 Completed Developing capacity development for disaster risk reduction and conflict resolution through education. Pakistan 105 Completed Workshops to train government personnel on the preparation of USL and RL; implementation of relevant Convention. Pakistan 106 Completed Stakeholder consultations; baseline surveys; women engagement in local industries; trainings of trainers and of artisans; training to improve production and marketing. Establishment of related mechanisms and tools. Developing a joint UN response to the needs expressed by a selected country. Empowering young girls and women in the framework of the Literacy Initiative for Empowerment (LIFE). Contributing to the targets outlined in UNMISS Peace building Plan (SSPP) under the areas of `Reconciliation and Nation Building' and `Community Security'. Pakistan 107 Completed Senegal 108 Completed Senegal 109 Completed Senegal 110 Completed South Sudan 38/69 16-05936 A/70/826 CTITF Matrix of UN Counter-Terrorism Projects and Activities Pillar II of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy 57 projects -- Contributing Entities: CTITF Office/UNCCT; CTED; IMF; ODA; WCO; Interpol; ICAO; 1540 Committee; DPKO/DFS Serial Project Title/Duration/CTITF Entities CTITF Working Group on Tackling the Financing of Terrorism: Project on Capacity-Building and Training on Designations of Terrorist Individuals and Entities and Freezing of Assets (Sep. 2013-Mar. 2016). CTITF Office Status of Implementation Main Activities Geographical Scope 1 Ongoing Launch event in May 2014; assessment of existing relevant capacity-building and technical assistance projects; identifying thematic and institutional gaps and weaknesses; production of a roster of experts/trainers; trainings; capacity building workshops. Experts meeting to exchange information on existing practices; identifying vulnerabilities; sharing good practices and information on the development of CSIRTs at the national or regional levels, discussing the cyber security crisis management programming of regional organisations. Operationalising recommendations of previous two reports of the CTITF WMD Working Group; discussions on scenarios of responses; integration of specific recommendations in the interim report. Raising awareness; determining technical assistance needs; assisting four Member States in implementation of an advance passenger information system (planning meeting in NY; a series of five 3 day regional workshops; four "deep-dives" assessment of challenges and technical assistance needs in four pilot countries). Enhancing knowledge on good practices related to management and security; increasing understanding of key capacity-building requirements; developing internal and cross-border coordination networks. Global 2 CTITF Experts Meeting on Cyber Security (Sept 2014-Summer 2016). CTITF Office Ongoing Global 3 Ensuring effective inter-agency interoperability and coordinated communication in case of chemical and/or biological attacks (June 2014-March 2016). CTITF Working Group on WMD, UNCCT and OPCW CTITF Project on conducting advance passenger information workshops (November 2015-November 2016) UNCCT, CTED, IATA, ICAO, IOM, WCO, INTERPOL UNCCT Borders Security Initiative (July 2014December 2015) UNCCT Ongoing Global 4 Ongoing Global 5 Ongoing Sahel and Maghreb 16-05936 39/69 A/70/826 Serial Project Title/Duration/CTITF Entities Aviation Security Training in Nigeria in the framework of I-ACT. (Jul. 2014- 30 Jun. 2016). UNCCT Practitioners Seminar series for prosecutors on "Bringing Terrorists to Justice" (pursuant to requirement of SCR 1373 (2001) CTED Effective border control (2013 onwards). CTED Strengthening the national coordination and information-sharing capacities of States in CT and transnational organised crime. CTED, CTITF. Combating AML/CFT in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (Mar. 2013Mar. 2015). IMF Support to UNSCR 1540 Committee on the non-proliferation of all WMD (until Apr. 2021). ODA The Secretary-General's Mechanism for Investigation of Alleged Use of Chemical, Biological or Toxin Weapons (Continuing). ODA Implementation of UN Security Council resolution 2178 (2014) by building the capacities of States in Africa to prevent the acquisition of arms and ammunition by terrorists/terrorist groups. ODA WCO Strategic Trade Controls Enforcement Project (Jun. 2013-Jun. 2016). WCO Status of Implementation Main Activities Geographical Scope 6 In development Purchasing modern security screening equipment; training; leveraging expertise. Six seminars in New York, Ankara, Algiers, Dar es Salaam, Tunis and Malta. CTED is discussing with US possible next steps. A series of workshops on strengthening border control cooperation in East Africa in 2016-2017 Establishing a Counter-Terrorism and Transnational Crime Unit (CTCU) in selected States; creating regional network as an early-warning mechanism for the Sahel; workshop (8-10 December 2015). Combination of direct TA and targeted seminars and workshops. Regionally coordinated approaches and technical assistance; enhancing international and regional cooperation; engaging civil society and industry. Conducting investigations in response to reports; updating the roster of experts and laboratories; training; developing cooperative relations with relevant international organisations. Conducting a study on the capacity building needs (ODA, the Institute for Security Studies (South Africa), CTED); developing capacity building programmes for 3-4 States in Central Africa and in the Sahel. Production of training curriculum on strategic goods; 6 regional awarenessraising seminars; organisation of operational law enforcement activity. Nigeria 7 Ongoing Global 8 Ongoing Sahel and East Africa 9 In development Sahel 10 Ongoing Afghanistan 11 Ongoing Global 12 Ongoing Global 13 In development Regional 14a) Ongoing Global 40/69 16-05936 A/70/826 Serial Project Title/Duration/CTITF Entities WCO Strategic Trade Controls Enforcement Programme (Jul. 2016-Jun. 2019). WCO WCO Small Arms and Light-Weapons Project Status of Implementation Main Activities Geographical Scope 14b) Training delivery, awareness-raising, To be launched in private sector outreach and operational July 2016 coordination. Ongoing Legal analysis, technical assistance, training, awareness-raising, and operational coordination. Joint technical assistance initiative; awareness-raising and private sector outreach; delivery of detection equipment and other technical assistance; organisation of operational law enforcement activity; training to managerial level officers. The third Project Pacific Operational Working Group Meeting (Apr. 2015); the Counter Terrorism Group Meeting on Foreign Terrorist Fighters for MENA (May 2015, France); FTF conference (June 2015, Barcelona). Strengthening capacity of 5 Central American states; identification management; enhancing border controls; 5 assessment missions. Strengthening capacity of 11 Sahel States; identification management; enhancing border controls; regional workshops, 5 assessment missions; development and implementation of two training packages. Technical assistance to over 30 African States; strengthening beneficiary States' capacity in identification management, travel document security and border controls; regional workshops, assessment missions, development and implementation of training packages and technical cooperation projects. Global 14c) Global 15 Programme Global Shield (Apr. 2012-ongoing). WCO, INTERPOL, UNODC Ongoing Global 16 Foreign Terrorist Fighters Project INTERPOL Ongoing Global 17 Strengthening Travel Document Security and Border Control in Central America (2014-2015). ICAO, SICA-SEFRO Strengthening Travel Document Security and Border Control in the Sahel Region (2014-2015). ICAO. CTED Combating Terrorism through Enhanced Passport Security Issuance, Identification Management and Border Controls (20152017). ICAO, CTITF, CTED, other relevant international and regional organisations Ongoing Central America 18 Ongoing Sahel Region/Africa 19 In development Africa 16-05936 41/69 A/70/826 Serial Project Title/Duration/CTITF Entities Combating Terrorism through Enhanced Passport Security Issuance, Identification Management and Border Controls (20162017). ICAO, CTITF, CTED, other relevant international and regional organisations Country-Specific Dialogue/Developing a voluntary National Implementation Action Plan (2014-2015). 1540 Committee 1540 Committee Visits to States at their invitation (2015). 1540 Committee Subregional seminar on 1540 for CARICOM countries. 1540 Committee 1540 Committee Visit to State at their invitation (2014). 1540 Committee Deployment at border areas to prevent and combat terrorism DPKO OMA and MINUSCA Disarmament, Demobilisation, Reintegration, Repatriation and Resettlement of foreign armed groups in the DRC. DPKO-DDR and MONUSCO Joint Protection Teams encourage local communities to share information DPKO OMA and MONUSCO Status of Implementation Main Activities Geographical Scope 20 Planned Developing a Risk-based Model of Border Controls and Gap Assessment Methodology; four assessments, technical assistance missions, two regional seminars. Caribbean and Latin America 21 Ongoing Dialogue with relevant governmental stakeholders; drafting a voluntary National Implementation Action Plan; mapping out priorities for implementing resolution 1540 (2004). Raising awareness of UNSCR 1540 (2004); implementation; gap analysis; identification of assistance needs; submission of national report/additional information and of a voluntary national implementation action plan. Engaging national stakeholders; promoting implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). Raise awareness of UNSCR 1540 (2004); implementation, gap analysis; identification of assistance needs; submission of national report. Deployment battalion to border. Armenia, Uzbekistan and others 22 Ongoing Moldova 23 Ongoing Peru 24 Ongoing Zambia 25 Ongoing The Central African Republic 26 Ongoing Targeted communication and sensitisation; supporting regional initiatives to combat the Lord's Resistance Army. Increasing situational awareness for military contingents deployed to remote locations deployment to high risk areas for 3-5 days to visit several locations; providing escorts and security in remote areas. Democratic Republic of the Congo 27 Ongoing Democratic Republic of the Congo 42/69 16-05936 A/70/826 Serial Project Title/Duration/CTITF Entities Creation of a Transnational Organised Crime Unit DPKO MONUSCO Deployment of Military intelligence unit DPKO OMA and MINUSMA Establishment of TOC Cell DPKO-MINUSMA Programme on disengaging Al Shabab combatants DPKO-DDR and UNSOM The DPKO/DFS Uninformed Capabilities Development Agenda (Sept. 2014-Feb. 2015). DPKO/DFS Building In-Depth Knowledge of the United Nations Global CounterTerrorism Strategy at Regional Level (Oct. 2010Nov. 2013). CTITF Office Status of Implementation Main Activities Geographical Scope Democratic Republic of the Congo Mali Mali 28 Ongoing Creation of a Transnational Organised Crime Unit Enhancing information gathering on terrorist groups operating in the North of Mali Capacity building, co-location and logistical support. Encouraging disengagement of fighters from Al Shabab; assisting with screening and reintegration back in to civilian life; operationalizing program through four transitional centres in Mogadishu, Beledweyne, Baidoa and Kismaayo. Assessing collective progress towards achieving the strategic goal, and making recommendations. 29 30 Ongoing Ongoing 31 Ongoing Somalia 32 In development Global 33 Completed 34 CTITF Working Group Project on Coordinated Border Management Templates. (Feb 2014-2015) CTITF Working Group on borders, CTED Completed 35 CTITF Project on Readiness to Protect the UN System from Terrorist Attacks. (Sept. 2014-June 2015) CTITF Office, DSS Workshop on the abuse of Non-Profit Organisation for terrorist purposes, held in Doha, from 15 to 17 January 2013. CTED and CGCS Completed 36 Completed Regional workshops to discuss and make recommendations on the implementation Global: S-E and of the Strategy's four pillars in an South Asia; integrated and comprehensive manner East, West, (political dialogue, regional priorities and Southern Africa capacity-building programming). Developing templates and sample frameworks on border management methodologies and practices; regional workshop to receive feedback on Global/East templates; an Experts' Meeting (Lyon, Africa 5-6 May 2015); testing applicability of the templates at a regional workshop for border control practitioners (Nairobi, 1-2 December 2015). Training of regional Field Security Officers and Designated Officials; Middle East, workshops (CSAs based in the Middle East and West East- in Amman, November 2014; for Africa and DSS officials from South and Southeast South Asia Asia - in Bangkok on 10-12 Aug 2015). Gathering information about good practices and challenges; interactive discussions; providing opportunity for Middle East Government and NPO sector to interact and to promote an inclusive approach. 16-05936 43/69 A/70/826 Serial Project Title/Duration/CTITF Entities Workshop on the use of special investigation techniques to combat terrorism, held in Strasbourg, from 14 to 15 May 2013. CTED, CoE, OSCE and LAS Terrorism and organised crime (2013). CTED National Counter-terrorism (CT) strategies (2013 onwards). CTED Professional networks of border control officials UNCCT, CTED Implementation of the Road Map and Development of an Integrated CounterTerrorism and Non-Proliferation of Arms Strategy in Central Africa (Sept. 2013-Dec. 2015) UNCCT with support from CTED and UNOCA Facilitating the Development of Regional Counter-Terrorism Strategy for Southern Africa (Phase I) in Cooperation with ACSRT and SADC. (Sept. 2013-Dec. 2015) UNCCT, CTED Promoting dialogue to prevent misuse of alternative remittance systems for terrorist financing purposes. CTED Workshop on the abuse of Non-Profit Organisation for terrorist purposes, to be held in Dakar 1-3 June 2015. CTED, GIABA and CGCS Status of Implementation Main Activities Geographical Scope 37 Completed Conference to learn about challenges in using special investigative techniques, and good practices; technical assistance to Member States. The first regional workshop was held in Turkey (Nov.2013). Regional workshop on development and implementation of national counterterrorism strategies in Doha, December 2013. Strengthening regional border control cooperation: establishment of professional networks of customs, intelligence and police borders; meetings. Middle East, Europe and Central Asia South-East Europe Qatar 38 Completed 39 Completed 40 Completed Sahel and Maghreb 41 Completed Development of a counter-terrorism and non-proliferation of arms strategy built upon the identified needs and priorities of Phase I. Central Africa 42 Completed Facilitating development (Phase I) and implementation (Phase II) of a regional counter-terrorism strategy for the Southern African region. Capacity building project; identifying vulnerabilities of alternative remittances, strengthening regulatory framework; promote financial inclusion; workshops and subregional events (Addis Ababa, December 2013; Senegal, March 2014). Gathering information about good national practices and challenges; interactive discussions between representatives of States and NPOs; exchanging views and practices; promoting an inclusive approach. Southern Africa 43 Completed Global 44 Completed Senegal 44/69 16-05936 A/70/826 Serial Project Title/Duration/CTITF Entities Enhancing UNSCR 1267/1373 and Terrorist Financing Convention Frameworks (Jan. 2010-Sep. 2013). IMF, CTED, UNODC Strengthening the Kuwaiti AML/CFT regime (Apr. 2012­Nov. 2013). IMF Strengthening Travel Document Security and Border Control in the Americas (2012-2014). ICAO and OAS CICTE Workshop on the Implementation of Resolution 1540 (2004) for African States in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (2013). 1540 Committee Regional Workshop for Asian Countries (Oct 2014). 1540 Committee Pilot Workshop for Implementing Resolution 1540 (2004) in Rakitie, Croatia (Sep.-Dec. 2013). 1540 Committee Status of Implementation Main Activities Evaluating existing legislation and practice; formulating and advocating recommendations for change; workshops and advocacy by experts and teams of country officials. Developing a CFT law and implementing regulations on financial institutions prevention and reporting obligations, and UNSCRs 1267 and 1373. Strengthening states capacity to issue secured travel documents and identification management, and enhancing border controls; 6 regional workshops; 8 assessment missions. Two-day workshop; engagement of the 1540 Group of Experts in dialogue with African States and participating non-reporting States, on the implementation of the resolution. Engaging national stakeholders and promoting implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) in the region. Encouraging participating countries to facilitate the identification of implementation practices for resolution 1540 (2004). Raising awareness of UNSCR 1540 (2004); analysing implementation; gap analysis; identification of assistance needs; submission of national report/additional information and voluntary national implementation action plan. Raising awareness of UNSCR 1540 (2004); analysing implementation; gap analysis; identification of assistance needs; submission of national report/additional information and voluntary national implementation action plan. Geographical Scope 45 Completed Sri Lanka, Philippines 46 Completed Kuwait 47 Completed Americas 48 Completed African Union (AU) Member States 49 Completed Asian Countries 50 Completed RACVIAC member countries 51 1540 Committee Visits to States at their invitation (2014). 1540 Committee Completed China, Malawi UK 52 1540 Committee Visits to States at their invitation (2013). 1540 Committee Completed Bangladesh 16-05936 45/69 A/70/826 Serial Project Title/Duration/CTITF Entities 1540 Roundtable on national legal study and stakeholders meeting. 1540 Committee UNSCR 1540 National roundtable. 1540 Committee Status of Implementation Main Activities Promoting dialogue with relevant governmental stakeholders; identifying implementation gaps; mapping out priorities and next steps for implementing resolution 1540 (2004). Promoting dialogue with relevant governmental stakeholders; identifying implementation gaps; mapping out priorities for implementing resolution 1540 (2004). Series of conferences ("Wiesbaden Process"); engaging industry to draw on relevant expertise; promoting industry cooperation with the 1540 Committee; sharing experiences and implementation practices. Implementation practices for UNSCR 1540; assistance mechanism of the 1540 Committee and the forthcoming Comprehensive Review of the Status of Implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). The seminar focused on voluntary National Implementation Action Plans (NAP) for resolution 1540 (2004). Geographical Scope 53 Completed Belize 54 Completed Dominican Republic 55 1540 Industry Conference (2014). 1540 Committee Completed Global (public and private entities) 56 UNSCR 1540 Regional Workshop for the Members States of the League of Arab States in Amman, Jordan (June 2015) ODA Seminar on Voluntary National Implementation Action Plans for UN Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004) in Rakitje, Croatia (June 2015) ODA Completed Regional 57 Completed Regional 46/69 16-05936 A/70/826 CTITF Matrix of UN Counter-Terrorism Projects and Activities Pillar III of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy 108 projects -- Contributing entities: CTITF Office/UNCCT; CTED; INTERPOL; UNODC; IMO; DPKO; ODA Serial Project Title/Duration/CTITF Entities Fostering International Counter-Terrorism Cooperation and Promoting Collaboration between Counter-Terrorism Centres and Initiatives. (Oct 2013Oct 2014) UNCCT UNCCT List of CounterTerrorism Advisors (May 2014-31 Dec. 2015) UNCCT Status of Implementation Main Activities Geographical Scope 1 Ongoing Strengthening collaboration between counter-terrorism centres, putting network into practice by combining virtual tools and real-life meetings and secure its long-term sustainability. Global 2 3 4 5 Establishing swiftly deployable assistance to support Member States on Ongoing Global key and highly requested thematic counter-terrorism areas. Establishing a system to improve international cooperation in criminal matters; strengthening capacity of Creating effective central criminal justice officials to prosecute authorities for extradition and adjudicate terrorism cases: project and mutual legal assistance Ongoing/seeking Global and launch at the regional conference (2013, in criminal matters (MLA) funding regional Colombia); two regional workshops for UNODC/CTED since 2013 MENA and OSCE Member States UNODC, CTED (2014, Morocco and Lithuania). Fundraising to launch implementation of Phase II in progress. Building capacity of Government agencies, semi-regulated financial International Good Practices for Addressing and institutions and the NGO sector; raising West, North and Preventing Kidnapping for awareness on KFR practices, identifying Ongoing East Africa Ransom (Sep 2014-Mar weaknesses and instituting responses; sharing information between relevant 2017). UNCCT actors. Enhancing the capacity of Mali's Security Sector to Preparatory mission to map ongoing counter terrorism in the and planned programs and interventions framework of CTITF I-ACT of security sector reform; development In development Mali initiative. February 2016of a plan to modernize and manage Mali January 2017) - CTITFSecurity Sector in the area of counter UNCCT, MINUSMA, terrorism. DPKO 16-05936 47/69 A/70/826 Serial Project Title/Duration/CTITF Entities Enhancing the capacity of Mali's security and justice sectors to counter terrorism in the framework of I-ACT (February 2016-January 2017) CTITF-UNCCT, UNODC Prosecutors' seminar (20102014). CTED Status of Implementation Main Activities Geographical Scope 6 In development Series of specialised training workshops for national stakeholders. Mali 7 Ongoing 8 Strengthening criminal justice capacity and cooperation in the fight against terrorism in the East African Community. CTED Ongoing 9 South Asian dialogue for judges, prosecutors and police officers (2010-2015). CTED Ongoing 10 Judges Workshop (20122015). CTED Regional Conference on strengthening border control cooperation for East Africa (June 2015). CTITF Office, CTED Ongoing Seminars in New York, Ankara, Algiers, Dar es Salaam, Tunis, and Malta. 5 workshops: cooperation and mutual legal assistance/extradition; converting intelligence to evidence; preventive approach; witness-protection and victims of terrorism. The first workshop took place in Kampala, Uganda, May 2013; the second workshop - in Nairobi, Kenya, October 2014; three additional workshops, pending funding. Ten workshops; a number of spin-off projects to build capacity; 8th workshop held in Singapore, April 2014; 9th held in Maldives, November 2014; 10th in Bangkok October 2015. Additional workshops are in the planning stages. A spin-off project of the South Asia dialogue, with the first two workshops held in March 2013 and October 2013. (8th workshop - Singapore, April 2014, 9th - Maldives, November 2014) Replicating regional Conference for the Sahel and the Maghreb on the same theme; involvement IGAD countries and Tanzania. Empowering ASEANAPOL to exchange information on a daily basis and to coordinate joint-investigations; ultimate goal is to conclude a regional agreement to second at least one police officer to the ASEANAPOL Secretariat; two workshops on international jointinvestigations (Malaysia 2012 and 2013); the ASEAN Police High-Level Observation Visit to the SELEC (October 2015); 3rd conference to draft a regional agreement is planned in the first half of 2016 (seeking funds). Global East Africa South Asia South Asia 11 In development IGAD countries +Tanzania 12 Creating regional mechanisms to conduct joint-investigations in Southeast Asia - CTED Ongoing ASEAN member States 48/69 16-05936 A/70/826 Serial Project Title/Duration/CTITF Entities Regional workshop for judges, prosecutors and police officers of North East Asia on effectively countering terrorism CTED Status of Implementation Main Activities A series of bi-annual workshops for judges, prosecutors and police officers; assessing practitioners' needs in counterterrorism cases; improving regional cooperation on countering terrorism by promoting habits of cooperation. Deployment of a regional focal point shared with the 1540 Committee experts; collaboration with the Stimson Centre; completed activities in the Caribbean. A follow-up to assessments of the Gulf Member States' counter-terrorism measures; building upon earlier regional workshop (Qatar, 2013); close cooperation with the Government of the United Arab Emirates, the UNODC (Abu Dhabi), and CTITF. Capacity building and operational connectivity; training on INTERPOL's tools and services; fostering inter-agency cooperation, e.g. between INTERPOL National Central Bureaus (NCBs), and border/immigration and counterterrorism experts. Capacity building; strengthening impact of the UNSC Sanctions Regime; enhancing quality and implementation of the INTERPOL-UNSC Special Notice; train-the-trainer session; border management operation. Enhancing capacity of targeted beneficiary states by using latest techniques and field technology; capitalising on strengths of cybercrime investigative units; supporting their evolution to a world-class standard. Training and equipping member states in identifying and tracking foreign fighters moving to conflict areas; providing dedicated counter-terrorism and cybercrime units with the innovative tools. Geographical Scope 13 Ongoing North East Asia 14 Shared regional focal point CTED Ongoing Global 15 Regional Workshop on the development and implementation of national counter-terrorism strategies CTED Capacity Building Programme on Improving Counter-Terrorism Investigation and International Collaboration in ASEAN States (2014-2017) - INTERPOL Capacity Building Programme on Preventing Sanctioned Individuals from Freely Moving through Southeast Asia (2015-2016) INTERPOL Capacity Building Programme on ASEAN Cyber Forensic Investigation Capability (2015-2016) INTERPOL Capacity Building Programme on Countering Transnational Terrorism and Other Security Threats in Southeast Asia (2015-2017) INTERPOL Ongoing Gulf region 16 Ongoing ASEAN member states 17 Ongoing ASEAN member states 18 Ongoing ASEAN member states 19 Ongoing ASEAN member states 16-05936 49/69 A/70/826 Serial Project Title/Duration/CTITF Entities Capacity Building Programme on Specialised Training of Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (2014-2016) INTERPOL Capacity Building Programme for Port and Maritime Security in the Philippines (2015-2017) INTERPOL Capacity Building Programme to Foster Stability in North Africa and the Sahel (2015) INTERPOL Status of Implementation Main Activities Geographical Scope 20 Ongoing Training; international maritime regulations and compliance in maritime operations; and INTERPOL tools and services; two operational activities. Strengthening front-line institutional capacity; a series of workshops, trainings, a train-the-trainer, and multiple port operations. Malaysia 21 Ongoing Philippines 22 Ongoing 23 Promoting dialogue and national coordination to detect cross-border illicit cash and other negotiable instruments. UNODC Ongoing 24 Strengthening rule-of-lawcompliant criminal justice responses to violent extremism leading to terrorism in the MENA region (2016-2017), UNODC Ongoing 25 Development of a module on the International Legal Framework against Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Terrorism. UNODC Ongoing Specialised training on anti-corruption strategies, money laundering legislation, mechanisms for asset freezing, border Maghreb - Sahel management, and INTERPOL's tools and services. Series of regional workshops (Malaysia (Nov. 2011), Pacific (May 2012) and East Africa (May 2013)); discussing risk indicators and detection methods; enhancing cooperation and coordination Global among relevant authorities, training course on the disruption of financing of terrorism for the Sahel and West Africa in March 2016. One regional workshop for parliamentarians on the challenges posed by a criminal justice preventative response to violent extremism leading to terrorism, one regional workshop on MENA: (Egypt, engaging private sector and civil society Iraq, Jordan, actors to ensure the integration of Lebanon and investigations and prosecutions and Yemen) disrupt terrorist attacks and one national workshop for each beneficiary country on countering violent extremism in prisons. Encouraging states to become party to 7 legal instruments against CBRN and incorporate their provisions into their domestic legislation, and criminal justice Global official's capabilities; expert group meeting to peer review the draft (Vienna, August 2015) The publication is expected in 2016. 50/69 16-05936 A/70/826 Serial Project Title/Duration/CTITF Entities Status of Implementation Main Activities Geographical Scope 26 Assisting Horn and Eastern Africa countries to Strengthen Rule of Lawbased Criminal Justice Responses to Terrorism and Violent Extremism (2013-2018). UNODC Ongoing 27 Effective counter-terrorism investigations and prosecutions while respecting human rights and the rule of law (2014-2018). UNODC, CTED Ongoing 28 Five-year UNODC Initiative on Criminal Justice Responses to Foreign Terrorist Fighters (2015-2019). UNODC Ongoing 29 Assisting Sahel and Neighbouring Countries to Strengthen Rule of LawBased Criminal Justice Measures against Terrorism and Violent Extremism (2013-2018). UNODC Ongoing Building/enhancing capacity for: investigation, prosecution and adjudication of terrorism offences; Horn and East human rights compliance in criminal Africa: (Djibouti, justice responses to terrorism; Ethiopia, Kenya, addressing legal and criminal justice Somalia, South aspects of radicalisation, violent Sudan, Sudan, extremism and foreign terrorist fighters; Tanzania, cross-border judicial cooperation; Uganda) adopting/revising counter-terrorism legal frameworks. Regional good practices fora; the launch took place in Geneva, Switzerland (Oct. Maghreb 2013); a series of regional and national (Algeria, Libya, capacity-building workshops with a Morocco, focus on the strengthening of the Tunisia) + national legal framework against Mauritania (for terrorism and specific criminal justice regional activities aspects of counter-terrorism policies, all only) within the framework of ensuring rule of law and respect for human rights. Strengthening national counterterrorism legal frameworks; developing capacity of the criminal justice officials; enhancing international, regional and subregional cooperation; Phase I MENA (Algeria, (completed)- two regional conferences Egypt, Iraq, (Malta, March and October 2015); Phase Jordan, Lebanon, II (in progress since November 2015) Libya, Morocco, national, subregional and regional Tunisia and workshops; five thematic components Yemen) and (enhanced legal framework, use of Balkan countries intelligence as admissible evidence, use of special investigation techniques, countering financing of terrorism and international cooperation). Capacity building for implementing rule Sahel and of law-based criminal justice measures neighbouring against terrorism and violent extremism; countries tailored regional and national training (Burkina Faso, workshops; train-the-trainers Chad, Mali, workshops; support to the Sahel Mauritania, Regional Judicial Cooperation Platform; Nigeria and assistance for legislative modifications. Senegal) 16-05936 51/69 A/70/826 Serial Project Title/Duration/CTITF Entities Strengthening national capacity for human rights compliance in criminal justice measures against terrorism and violent extremism (2013-2018). UNODC Status of Implementation Main Activities Specialised training; development and dissemination of specialised tools for capacity building; supporting national and regional training institutions to integrate and deliver human rightsspecific dimensions of counterterrorism in their curricula. [The project is also closely related to Pillar IV of the Strategy.] Long-term capacity building programmes for effective implementation of CT-related laws; research on radicalisation; long-term training & technical assistance; strengthening CT coordinating body capacity on CVE. National workshops, training seminars for criminal justice and law enforcement officials, legislative review and dissemination of relevant manuals. A training for law enforcement officers (June 2014); a study visit to Rome and Madrid (September-October 2014); online training on international cooperation (September-October 2014); national workshops on implementing UNSC resolutions (February 2015), and on the investigation, prosecution and adjudication of terrorist offences (January 2016); procurement of a specialised forensic equipment (ongoing). Implementation of the next 12-month phase of technical assistance will start in April 2016. Implementation of two Mock Trials on Financing of Terrorism (Bogota and Buenos Aires); elaboration, customizing and drafting of case files. Establishing an effective legal framework; strengthening the capacity of national criminal justice system entities; enhancing international cooperation in criminal matters; mutual legal assistance and extradition. Geographical Scope Global; with focus on Sahel, Nigeria and Horn of Africa West and Central Africa; Tunisia and Yemen in MENA; India in Asia) South-East Asia (Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, The Philippines and Viet Nam) 30 Ongoing 31 EU-UNODC Joint Initiative to Support Southeast Asian Countries to Counter Terrorism (April 2011-April 2016). EU-UNODC Strengthening the legal regime against terrorism in Afghanistan (2014-2017). UNODC Ongoing 32 Ongoing Afghanistan 33 Strengthening the Legal Regime Against Terrorism in Algeria (2013-2015). UNODC Ongoing Algeria 34 Strengthening the Prevention and Fight against Terrorism in Colombia/Mock Trials on Financing of Terrorism. UNODC Assisting Cameroon to Strengthen Criminal Justice Responses to Terrorism (2015-2017). UNODC Ongoing Argentina and Colombia 35 Ongoing Cameroon 52/69 16-05936 A/70/826 Serial Project Title/Duration/CTITF Entities Status of Implementation Main Activities Observatory of Jurisprudence (launched in July 2014); 15 meetings; a legislative guide and a case management tool; five round-table discussions; three mock trials and 15 mock criminal investigations on financing of terrorism; technical assistance to authorities and criminal justice officials. 6 activities planned (regional workshop on criminal justice response to KFR, and 5 national workshops on cultural property, structural reform of FIU, recruitment of children and women by terrorists organisations and terrorist threat to oil infrastructure) National and regional workshops on cross-border cooperation, CVE; crime scene management, prevention of dualuse of chemical materials (2015), specialised study visits to Japan and the United Kingdom (March 2016) and a legislative assistance workshop Developing effective criminal justice response to CT; 4 specialised national trainings implemented in 2015; 4 new activities planned (1 regional workshop on cross-border cooperation; and 3 national workshops on transport-related terrorism offences, protection of witnesses and crime scene management.) Specialised training on the development of a comprehensive CT legal framework; regional and national level workshops held during 2013-2015 and legislative review of the Libyan CT law in November 2015. A specialised visit to Velletri, Italy, on the use of the Internet for terrorist purposes, including to the ISTI Forensic Laboratory, planned for April 2016. Capacity-building; specialised training workshops for investigators, prosecutors and judges; inter-agency collaboration; international cooperation in criminal matters; training of trainers. Phases I and II have been completed. Phase III is in progress. Geographical Scope 36 Strengthening the Prevention and Fight against Terrorism in Colombia (2013-2016). UNODC Ongoing Colombia 37 Strengthening the Legal Regime against Terrorism in Iraq (Phase III, 2016-2017). UNODC Ongoing Iraq 38 Strengthening the Legal Regime against Terrorism in Iraq (Phases I and II, 20142016). UNODC Completed Iraq 39 Strengthening the Legal Regime against Terrorism in Jordan (2015-2017) UNODC Ongoing Jordan 40 Strengthening the Legal Regime against Terrorism in Libya (2013- 2016). UNODC Completed/ Fundraising for Phase II Libya 41 Partnership on Assisting Nigeria to Strengthen Criminal Justice Responses to Terrorism (2012-2018) UNODC, CTED, EU Ongoing Nigeria 16-05936 53/69 A/70/826 Serial Project Title/Duration/CTITF Entities Status of Implementation Main Activities Assistance in the establishment of a national CT coordination committee; providing expertise for development of a national counter-terrorism strategy; training workshop, a follow-up activity on the use of the Internet, two specialised training visits for Tunisian officials; two regional conferences. Provision of legal technical assistance; training workshops; regional activities, national and subregional workshops: a series of new 6 activities planned (4 on terrorism investigations and 2 train-thetrainer workshops), in addition to technical equipment in support to the investigative agencies and the Police Academy (i.e. forensic analysis kit for training purposes, computers and printer-copy machine) Revision of the national legislation and support to the ratification processes of international instruments; training for investigators and prosecutors; countering the use of the Internet for terrorist purposes; countering the financing of terrorism, transport related terrorist offences; international cooperation. Increasing specialised knowledge on FTF issues; strengthening national legal regimes; enhancing capacity of criminal justice and law enforcement officials; preventing recruitment, financing of terrorism and abuse of the Internet. Strengthening national legal regime, legislative modifications in compliance with relevant legal instruments and UNSC resolutions; enhancing national criminal justice capacity; cross-border judicial cooperation. Geographical Scope 42 Strengthening the Legal Regime against Terrorism in Tunisia (2013-2016). UNODC Ongoing Tunisia 43 Strengthening Criminal Justice Response to Terrorism in Yemen (2011-2016). UNODC Ongoing Yemen 44 Strengthening the Legal Regime and Criminal Justice Capacity to Counter and Prevent Terrorism in Central Asia. UNODC Ongoing Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan) 45 Assisting Sahel and Neighbouring Countries to Strengthen Rule of Lawbased Criminal Justice Responses Regarding Foreign Terrorist Fighters (2016-2018). UNODC Assisting West African Countries to Strengthen Rule of Law-Based Criminal Justice Measures against Terrorism and Violent Extremism (2016-2018). UNODC Seeking funding Sahel (Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, Niger and Senegal) West Africa (Benin, Cape Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Togo) 46 Ongoing 54/69 16-05936 A/70/826 Serial Project Title/Duration/CTITF Entities Status of Implementation Main Activities Geographical Scope Central Africa Countries (with focus on Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda; other ECCAS countries: Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and Sao Tome and Principe) Democratic Republic of the Congo Southern Africa (Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe) 47 Assisting Central African Countries to Strengthen Rule of Law-based Criminal Justice Measures against Terrorism and Violent Extremism (2016-2018) UNODC Ongoing Strengthening national legal regime against terrorism; enhancing national criminal justice capacity to investigate, prosecute and adjudicate terrorism cases; capacity-building; cross-border judicial cooperation (mutual legal assistance and extradition). 48 Assisting the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Strengthen Criminal Justice Responses to Terrorism (2015-2018) UNODC On-going Building a comprehensive CT legal regime; strengthening capacities of national criminal justice and law enforcement officials in counterterrorism; judicial cooperation. 49 Assisting Southern African Countries to Strengthen Rule of Law-based Criminal Justice Responses to Terrorism (2016-2018). UNODC Seeking funding Enhancing national CT legal frameworks; building/enhancing national criminal justice capacity; crossborder judicial cooperation. 16-05936 55/69 A/70/826 Serial Project Title/Duration/CTITF Entities Assisting Comoros, Madagascar and other Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) Countries to Strengthen Rule of Law-based Criminal Justice Responses Regarding Foreign Terrorist Fighters and related Terrorism Challenges (2016-2018) UNODC Capacity Building on Justice and Security Challenges Concerning Children Associated with Violent Extremist Groups, including Terrorist Groups (July 2015-July 2018). UNODC, UNICEF Strengthening the Legal Regime Against Emerging Terrorist Threats, Including Foreign Terrorist Fighters in South-East Europe (Training Module Development) (2015-2017). UNODC Strengthening Myanmar's Criminal Justice Response to Counter Financing of Terrorism (April 2015-April 2017). UNODC Status of Implementation Main Activities Geographical Scope 50 Seeking funding 51 Ongoing Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) Countries (mainly Comoros Strengthening national legal frameworks; and Madagascar; enhancing capacity of criminal justice other IOC and law enforcement officials. countries La Réunion, Mauritius and Seychelles) Supporting development of legal and policy frameworks; capacity-building to justice and child protection Global; with professionals; dissemination of the focus on West international legal framework. The and Central project forms an integral part of Africa and Outcome 1 of the Global Programme MENA on Violence Against Children in the Field of Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (GLOZ13). 52 Ongoing Supporting specialised training modules for criminal justice sector practitioners. South-East Europe 53 Ongoing Long-term collaborative trainings; training workshops and courses (MLA); development of special operative procedures (SOPs) on countering the financing of terrorism; development and production of training manuals and handbooks in local language. Myanmar 54 Promoting Effective Responses to the Foreign Terrorist Fighters Situation in Southeast Asia. UNODC Completed Regional Conference on Effective Responses to the FTFs Situation in Southeast Asia (June 2015); identifying gaps in legislations and implementation of counter-terrorism measures. South-East Asia (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, TimorLeste, and Viet Nam) 56/69 16-05936 A/70/826 Serial Project Title/Duration/CTITF Entities Strengthening criminal justice responses to terrorism in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam (CLMV) UNODC UNODC Handbook on the Management of Violent Extremist Prisoners (VEPs) and the Prevention of Radicalisation to Violence in Prisons. UNODC Technical assistance on the management of VEPs and the prevention of radicalisation to violence in prison. UNODC, CTED CTITF/UNCCT, CTED, EU Expert Group Meeting on "Implementing Effective Criminal Justice Responses for Countering Crimes related to Terrorism and Violent Extremism". UNODC Status of Implementation Main Activities Capacity-building programme to assist selected countries in enhancing criminal justice preparedness against terrorism, focusing on counter terrorist financing, front-line officers' collaboration, and international cooperation on terrorismrelated cases. Development of a comprehensive publication to provide practical guidance to prison administrators and policy makers; two international Expert Group Meetings. Geographical Scope 55 Ongoing South-East Asia (Cambodia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, and Viet Nam) 56 Ongoing Global 57 Ongoing Workshops and technical assistance provided to Member States upon request. Middle East and North Africa, Asia 58 Ongoing 59 Subregional and national seminars on maritime surveillance monitoring and communications systems for maritime security (2015) IMO Ongoing The Expert Group Meeting (EGM) on "Implementing Effective Criminal Justice Responses for Countering Crimes related to Terrorism and Violent Extremism" (Vienna, November 2015); Global exchanging experiences and approaches on criminal justice responses; the EGM outcomes will be elaborated into a report. Providing information to the recipient countries to establish, or enhance existing, maritime situation awareness Brazil, Colombia, systems; implementation of LRIT; West and Central promoting the use of the system for Africa, Indian safety, security, protection of the marine Ocean environment and search and rescue purposes. 16-05936 57/69 A/70/826 Serial Project Title/Duration/CTITF Entities Status of Implementation Main Activities Geographical Scope 60 Regional Maritime Law Enforcement and interdiction training courses in collaboration with NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational training Centre and other partners. IMO Ongoing 61 Development of a National Maritime Security Strategy (2014-2015) IMO Ongoing 62 National Table Top Exercises (2014-15) IMO, ODA-UNLIREC Ongoing 63 Drills and exercises to enhance maritime security (2013-15) IMO Ongoing 64 Development of Somali maritime sector (2013-15) IMO, UNODC Ongoing Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Jordan, Kenya, Madagascar, Maldives, Mauritius, Mozambique, Training courses at sea; promoting efficiency and collaboration between the Oman, Saudi Information Sharing Networks, Arabia, Maritime Operations Centre (MOCs) Seychelles, and operational naval/law enforcement Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, forces. United Arab Emirates, United Republic of Tanzania, Yemen. West and Central African coastal states. Enhancing capability to implement and enforce maritime safety and security legislation, and participate in a coast Ghana guard function network; technical assistance. Promoting a multi-agency and whole of Government approach to maritime security and maritime law enforcement issues; a table top exercise for the Grenada, wider implementation of SOLAS Caribbean Chapter XI-2; strengthening national implementation of relevant aspects of UN Security Council resolution 1540 (2004). Implementation of the provisions of SOLAS chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code, and enhancement of maritime Mexico, security at the ship/port interface; two Singapore workshops (2013), and additional four workshops (2014). A number of workshops jointly organised by IMO, UNSOM and UNODC for Somalia Kampala Process Somalia Members; drafting and implementing a "Maritime Resources and Security Strategy". 58/69 16-05936 A/70/826 Serial Project Title/Duration/CTITF Entities Status of Implementation Main Activities Geographical Scope 65 National and regional training workshops on the ISPS Code for Port Facility Security Officers (PFSOs) IMO Ongoing 66 Self-assessment training and advanced drills and exercises training to enhance maritime security in collaboration with APEC (2013-15) IMO Collaboration with APEC to strengthen regional maritime security implementation (2013-15) IMO Progressing sustainable maritime capacity building (2013-2015 ) IMO, UNODC, INTERPOL Ongoing 67 Ongoing 68 Ongoing 69 Advancing the establishment of an Integrated Coast Guard function network (2012-2015 ) IMO Ongoing Suriname, Jamaica, Oman, Barbados, Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Indonesia, Malaysia, Providing the knowledge and training of port facility security officers and Myanmar, representatives of the Designated Philippines, Thailand and Authority. Viet Nam, Timor-Leste, Papua New Guinea, Azerbaijan, Samoa, Tunisia, Vanuatu and Mongolia Vietnam, Implementation of the provisions of Thailand, Peru, SOLAS chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Papua New Code; 6 workshops collaborating with Guinea, the Maritime Security Working Group Indonesia and/or of the APEC Transportation Working other APEC Group (2015). members Enhancing regional implementation of Viet Nam, IMO maritime security measures related Indonesia, New to SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Zealand, Hong Code. Kong China Maritime security, law enforcement, counterpiracy and related maritime capabilities; supporting coordination West and Central meetings organised by ECOWAS, Africa ECCAS and the Gulf of Guinea Commission (GGC); a workshop. A series of national maritime contingency planning (table-top) exercises; targeted follow-up visits; strengthening capacity, stimulating West and Central awareness and promoting a multiAfrica agency, whole of government approach to maritime security and maritime law enforcement issues. 16-05936 59/69 A/70/826 Serial Project Title/Duration/CTITF Entities Support the establishment of Transnational Crime Unit DPKO-UNOCI New Dimensions of DDR (2014-15) DPKO-DDR/UNU Capacity building on countering terrorism DPKO-MINUSMA-CTED Improving border security in the Sahel region DPKOMINUSMA-UNODC/ ACTS (French initiative) Establishment and capacity building a counter-terrorism judicial pool in the host-state DPKO CLJAS-CTED I-ACT Mali Development of national counter-terrorism strategy DPKO CLJASCTED, CTITF-UNCCT Action in support of physical security and stockpile management (PSSM) activities to reduce the risk of illicit trade in small arms and light weapons (SALW) and their ammunition in the Sahel region ODA Train-the-Trainers workshop for criminal justice officers in the framework of I-ACT (May-Oct. 2013). UNODC, CTITF Office/UNCCT I-ACT Stakeholders' coordination meeting to strengthen the capacity of law enforcement agencies (Jun. 2013). CTED, CTITF Office Status of Implementation Main Activities Supporting and assisting national authorities to establish the Transnational Crime Unit; providing specialised training to local police and gendarmerie. Joint policy research platform, focus on the challenges DDR operations face in dealing with Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) and offensive operations amongst others. Development of capacity building programme for the national Brigade on countering terrorism; deployment of a UNPOL Serious Crime Support Unit. Strengthening law enforcement agents' capacity to effectively secure their border areas. Joint assessment visit and joint planning for action in order to establish and build capacity, counter-terrorism judicial pool. Development of national counterterrorism strategy. Geographical Scope 70 Ongoing Côte d'Ivoire 71 On-going Somalia and Others 72 In development Mali 73 In development Mali 74 In development Mali 75 In development Mali 76 Ongoing Practical disarmament activities: improving the safety and security of weapon stockpiles and providing capacity-building assistance to Sahel States. Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, Niger and Nigeria 77 Completed Network of national trainers on counter-terrorism and transnational crimes; integration of tailor-made training modules on countering terrorism, organised crime, and illicit trafficking into training curricula. Burkina Faso 78 Completed Two-day closed meeting attended by all relevant national stakeholders. Burkina Faso 60/69 16-05936 A/70/826 Serial Project Title/Duration/CTITF Entities I-ACT Capacity-building training workshops to strengthen the capacity of law enforcement agencies on specific needs identified (Jun. 2012-Dec. 2014). CTITF Office Strengthening the capacity of Nigeria criminal justice system to prevent and counter terrorism in the framework of I-ACT (MaySep. 2013). UNODC, CTITF Office/UNCCT Support to annual informal meetings with border officials. (2013-2014). CTED, UNCCT Status of Implementation Main Activities Geographical Scope 79 Completed Capacity building training workshops using a train-the-trainers methodology. Nigeria 80 Completed National seminar and preparatory meetings to support various national stakeholders in the work related to new counter-terrorism legislation. Nigeria 81 Completed 82 Expanding the use of INTERPOL Tools to Combat Terrorism in Asia and Africa (2012-2013). INTERPOL INTERPOL Capacity Building Programme on Counter-Terrorism for the Sahel (2011-2013). INTERPOL Promoting and Supporting the implementation of the 2005 Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material and the 2005 International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism (2013-2014). UNODC Promoting the ratification and implementation of the international legal framework against CBRN terrorism (2012). UNODC Completed Establishing a network of customs, immigration and intelligence officials; Sahel and enhanced cooperation; annual meetings. Maghreb The first meeting took place in Nouakchott from 13 to 15 May 2014. Building capacity and operational connectivity, training on INTERPOL's tools and services, e.g. I 24/7 information exchange platform; Asia and South fostering inter-agency cooperation Pacific, and Africa between INTERPOL National Central Bureaus, border/immigration and CT experts regionally. 83 Completed Ibid. Sahel 84 Completed Raising awareness on the importance of ratification and implementation of the 2005 Amendment and 2005 Convention on Nuclear Terrorism; providing States with relevant implementation tools; workshops (Dakar, June 2013; Nairobi, October 2013; Bangkok December 2014). African States party to the CPPNM not adhered to its Amendment; and Asia and Pacific countries (selected) 85 Completed Workshop (Bangkok, December 2012) with representatives of the IMO, IAEA, CTBTO, OPCW and 1540 Committee. ASEAN countries 16-05936 61/69 A/70/826 Serial Project Title/Duration/CTITF Entities Strengthening Criminal Justice Capacities of Central Asian Countries to Counter Terrorism in Compliance with Principles of Rule of Law (2012-2014). UNODC The Pacific Islands Partnership on Criminal Justice Responses to Terrorism (2011-2014). UNODC Strengthening the Rights and Role of Victims of Terrorism within Criminal Justice and Counter Terrorism Frameworks. UNODC Strengthening the Capacity of Countries to Support and Protect Victims and Witnesses in Terrorism Cases (2012-2014). UNODC, CTED East and Southeast Asia Partnership on Criminal Justice Responses to Terrorism (2011-2014). UNODC Enhancing the capacity of national criminal justice institutions of South East Asian countries to prevent and respond to terrorism within a rule of law. UNODC-GCTF Strengthening national capacity to counter financing of terrorism in Mongolia (2013). UNODC Strengthening the legal regime against terrorism in Montenegro (2013). UNODC Status of Implementation Main Activities Geographical Scope 86 Completed Assessments of national legislation and legislative drafting workshops; joint UNODC-OSCE regional workshop on extradition and mutual legal assistance (December 2013); regional conference (Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, April 2014). Assistance in establishing national CT legal framework; improving capacity of criminal justice system; transnational cooperation in criminal justice; legislative drafting assistance for the Solomon Island and Vanuatu. Strengthening legal and institutional frameworks protecting the role and rights of victims of terrorism within national criminal justice systems and counter terrorism frameworks of countries in South and South East Asia Two national level workshops (Nepal, Bangladesh); two trilateral workshops (Afghanistan, India, Pakistan); two regional workshops (Kathmandu, Sep 2013, Oct 2014); exchange of experiences and good practices. Assistance in establishing CT legal framework; improvement of capacity of national criminal justice systems; promotion of transnational cooperation in criminal justice. Two regional workshops: (i) CT investigation/prosecution and rule of law (November 2013, Bangkok, Thailand), (ii) international cooperation and human rights (September 2014, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia). Workshop (Ulaanbaatar, October 2013): increasing capacity of relevant law enforcement officials to investigate, prosecute and adjudicate (IPA) criminal cases involving the financing of terrorism; regional cooperation. Workshop in Podgorica: strengthening the knowledge of criminal justice officials on the international legal framework against terrorism. Central Asian countries 87 Completed Pacific Island countries 88 Ongoing South and South East Asia (Bangladesh, Malaysia, Maldives, Indonesia, Philippines) 89 Completed South Asia 90 Completed South East Asia 91 Completed South-East Asia 92 Completed Mongolia 93 Completed Montenegro 62/69 16-05936 A/70/826 Serial Project Title/Duration/CTITF Entities Status of Implementation Main Activities Strengthening the national capacities and legal regime against terrorism in Morocco, Phase II: national training on investigation, prosecution and adjudication of terrorism cases, victims of terrorism, use of the Internet, terrorism financing, international cooperation. Strengthening the national capacities and legal regime against terrorism in Morocco, Phase I: specialised national training-- e.g. on investigation, prosecution and adjudication; a study tour to Europe and the US to share good practices in CT area; a UNODCGCTF regional conference (2013); Developing national and regional capacity to address CBRN risks; strengthening national legal systems; contributing to compliance with international obligations; draft action plans. Strengthening investigators and prosecutors' capabilities; regional cooperation; regional fora for the exchange of good practices; national capacity building for relevant criminal justice officials; two online training courses; development of compendia on international cooperation. Raising awareness on the importance of ratification and full implementation of the Amendment; high level conference (Vienna, October 2015) in cooperation with IAEA. Specialised workshops: on implementation of UNSC Resolutions and the freezing regime, and on countering terrorism financing (April and June 2014); training workshops (December 2014, February 2015); regional workshop (September 2015). Geographical Scope 94 Strengthening the legal regime against terrorism in Morocco (Phase II, 20152017). UNODC Ongoing Morocco 95 Strengthening the legal regime against terrorism in Morocco Phase I, 20112014). UNODC Completed 96 Prerequisite to strengthening CBRN national legal frameworks (2013-2014). UNODC, VERTIC, BAFA Completed South-East Asia (Cambodia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Philippines) 97 Effective counter-terrorism investigations and prosecutions while respecting human rights and the rule of law (2013-2015). UNODC, CTED Promotion of the Entry into Force of the 2005 Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material. UNODC Strengthening the Legal Regime against Terrorism in Egypt (Phase I, 2014-2015). UNODC Completed South Asia 98 Completed States party to the CPPNM that have not yet ratified the Amendment 99 Completed Egypt 16-05936 63/69 A/70/826 Serial Project Title/Duration/CTITF Entities Status of Implementation Main Activities Geographical Scope 100 Strengthening the Legal Regime against Terrorism in Egypt (Phase II. 2016-2017). UNODC Ongoing 101 Strengthening the Legal Regime against Terrorism in the Gulf region (2012-2016). UNODC Ongoing 102 ASEAN regional forum ship profiling workshop (2013) IMO Enhancement of Maritime Security measures in the Western Indian Ocean (2013) IMO Enhancement of Maritime and Port Security measures in West and Central Africa (2013-2014) IMO Completed 103 Completed 104 Completed 105 ISPS Good Practices in collaboration with APEC (October 2013) IMO Completed Phase II includes 5 new activities (regional workshop on digital evidence in prosecuting and adjudicating terrorist cases; 4 national workshops on Egypt witnesses protection, transport-related offences, special investigation techniques and specialised study visit to Europe). (i) Partnership with the Hedayah Centre of Excellence on CVE: regional conferences on legal aspects related to terrorism prevention and on criminal justice and policy mechanisms (UAE, May 2013 and October 2014); another conference planned for April 2016; Gulf region (ii) specialised technical assistance for law enforcement and criminal justice officials (May 2015, Bahrain); (iii) a special edition of the TPB publication on the use of Internet for terrorist purposes in Arabic and its launch in 2016. Workshop on SOLAS chapter XI-2 and Asia-Pacific and the ISPS Code, SOLAS regulation other Pacific V/19-1 LRIT requirements. States Subregional workshop; familiarising East and South participants with the latest information Africa on conducting port facility security assessments, drafting port facility security plans and carrying out audits for enhanced ship, port and maritime security. Two regional seminars; enhancement of West and Central the capacity to implement the provisions Africa of SOLAS regulation X1-2 and the ISPS Code. Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Improved implementation of the Indonesia, provisions of SOLAS chapter XI-2 and Mexico, Peru, the ISPS Code; production of Philippines, preliminary list of 17 good practices and Republic of 7 recommendations. Korea, Thailand, United States 64/69 16-05936 A/70/826 Serial Project Title/Duration/CTITF Entities Risk assessment training to enhance maritime security (2013) IMO Strengthening National Maritime Security Implementation (May 2013) IMO Status of Implementation Main Activities Improving participants understanding of the fundamentals of threat and risk assessment underpinning SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code; two workshops (2013). Workshop as a follow up to needs identified during a UNCTED 1373 visit; enhancing national implementation of maritime security measures. Promoting a multi-agency and whole of Government approach; a table top exercise to highlight the need for an integrated approach and to assist countries in strengthening implementation of relevant aspects of UN SCR 1540 (2004); a second course (Trinidad and Tobago, August 2015). Geographical Scope 106 Completed Philippines, Republic of Korea 107 Completed Myanmar 108 National Table Top Exercises (2014-15) IMO, ODA-UNLIREC Completed Grenada, wider Caribbean 16-05936 65/69 A/70/826 CTITF Matrix of UN Counter-Terrorism Projects and Activities Pillar IV of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy 20 projects -- Contributing entities: CTITF Office/UNCCT; CTITF Office and OHCHR; CTED; OHCHR; DPKO Serial Project Title/Duration/CTITF Entities Support Portal on Victims of Terrorism. CTITF/UNCCT CTITF Working Group on Protecting Human Rights while Countering Terrorism: Project on Basic Human Rights Reference Guides (Jul. 2013-August 2015). OHCHR, CTITF Office/ UNCCT CTITF Working Group on Protecting Human Rights while Countering Terrorism: Project on Training and Capacity Building for Law Enforcement Officials on Human Rights, the Rule of Law and the Prevention of Terrorism (Dec. 2012-2015). OHCHR, CTITF Office "Amplifying Voices, Building Campaigns: Training and capacity building on the media in establishing a communications strategy for victims of terrorism" (Apr. 2014-Oct. 2015). CTITF Office Community Engagement through Human Rights Led Policing (September 2014June 2016) CTITF/UNCCT Status of Implementation Main Activities Launch of site in June 2014; developing and implementing a strategy; raising awareness; increasing traffic to the site; maintaining and generating content in official languages of the UN. Geographical Scope 1 Ongoing Global 2 Ongoing Translation and publication of specialised Guides into UN official languages. Global 3 Ongoing Two workshops (Nigeria, January 2015; Tunisia, October 2015) on mapping and assessment of existing capacity building and training programmes; development of training materials, modules, and curricula; roster of experts; technical advice and capacity building. Global: Sahel, North Africa and the Middle East 4 Ongoing Training modules on how to develop a sustainable communications and media strategy; training and capacity building workshops; publishing a report on `victim's voices'; assisting with media relations messaging and campaigns. Four trainings in North Africa, Middle East and the Sahel with civil society actors; on human rights, CVE theory and community policing for police officers; on discussion between the civil society and police representatives. Global: North Africa, Southeast Asia, Middle East 5 In development North Africa, the Middle East and the Sahel 66/69 16-05936 A/70/826 Serial Project Title/Duration/CTITF Entities Framework Principles Conference CTITF/UNCCT with the Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms whilst Countering Terrorism. (11/02/2015) Status of Implementation Main Activities Geographical Scope 6 Ongoing Raising awareness and understanding on the human rights of victims of terrorism based on the report of the Special Rapporteur. Global 7 Engagement with civil society experts. CTED Ongoing Workshops on media and CVE; women and CVE; The Role of Civil Society in Rehabilitation and Reintegration Efforts; and Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism in South and Central Asia; The Role of Civil Society. CTED is currently facilitating additional workshops. South Asia 8 9 10 11 12 Handbook on the right to a fair trial and due process in the context of counterterrorism, with a specific focus on issues related to extradition, expulsion, detention, and immigration OHCHR, UNCCT A gender analysis of counter-terrorism related work of the UN and the development of a guide for UN staff on gender and counter-terrorism. OHCHR, UN Women A guide with good practices/model legal provisions on human rights for legislation/policies on foreign fighters. OHCHR with partners Study of the impact of measures taken to suppress the flow of FF on human rights OHCHR Panel on the human rights dimensions of preventing and countering violent extremism (A/HRC/30/15) OHCHR In development Developing manual for legislators and decision-makers. Global In development Ensure integration of a gender perspective into the UN's support to Member States with regard to counterterrorism measures Global In development Guidance tool at national practitioners (e.g. legislators, other decision-makers) and good practice examples. Suppressing the flow of foreign fighters, with a focus on the right to privacy and freedom of expression, with concrete recommendations and guidance. Organising a panel in March and preparing a summary report on the panel discussion. Global In development Global In development Global 16-05936 67/69 A/70/826 Serial Project Title/Duration/CTITF Entities Report on best practices and lessons learned (A/HRC/30/15) OHCHR New Dimensions of DDR (2014-15) DPKO-DDR/UNU Study of the Impact of Donor Counter-Terrorism Measures on Principled Humanitarian Action (2013). OCHA Report of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on the right to privacy in the digital age (A/HRC/27/37) OHCHR Third annual report by the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, presented to the Human Rights Council on 11 March 2014 (A/HRC/25/59) OHCHR Panel on the right to privacy in the digital age (A/HRC/DEC/25/117) and report (A/HRC/28/39) OHCHR Status of Implementation Main Activities Preparation of a compilation report on best practices and lessons learned on how protecting and promoting human rights contribute to preventing and countering violent extremism, due date is the September 2016 HRC session. Joint policy research platform; round of research. Launch of the Study during ECOSOC's Humanitarian Segment, Geneva; September 2013: IPI policy forum, New York; 28 October 2013: Panel discussion, Washington DC. Report on protection and promotion of the right to privacy in the context of domestic and extraterritorial surveillance, interception of digital communications; collection of personal data; consultations and research. Geographical Scope 13 In development Global 14 On-going Somalia and Others Global (case studies on oPt and Somalia) 15 Completed 16 Completed Global 17 Completed The report constitutes the continuation of the Special Rapporteur's interim report on the use of drones to the General Assembly (A/68/389). Global 18 Completed Panel event on promotion and protection of the right to privacy in the context of domestic and extraterritorial surveillance; interception of digital communications; collection of personal data; identifying challenges and best practices; a summary report for the Council at 28th session. Global 68/69 16-05936 A/70/826 Serial Project Title/Duration/CTITF Entities Panel on "Ensuring use of remotely piloted aircraft or armed drones in counterterrorism and military operations in accordance with international law, including international human rights and humanitarian law" (A/HRC/RES/25/22) and report (A/HRC/28/38) OHCHR Report of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism (A/HRC/28/28) OHCHR Status of Implementation Main Activities Geographical Scope 19 Completed Interactive panel discussion of experts at 27th session on the issues raised in the report of the Special Rapporteur; summary report to the Human Rights Council at 28th session. Global 20 Completed The report highlights relevant developments within CTITF, OHCHR, CTED; examining challenges to human rights in the context of counter terrorism (e. g. legislative measures). Global 16-05936 69/69