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Leads 🇩🇪@GermanyDiplo + 🇰🇪@NCTC_Kenya of the Initiative on Addressing the Nexus Between #ClimateChange and #ViolentExtremism conducive to terrorism, with implementing partner @theGCERF, held a virtual workshop on the nexus between peace, security, and climate change. 👉thegctf.org/What-we-do/New…

On #InternationalWomensDay, the IIJ reaffirms its commitment to strengthening women’s role in counter-terrorism. With 🇪🇺 support, two initiatives with @UN_OCT promote the full, safe & meaningful participation and leadership of women across security, justice & policy institutions. Insights and good practices will inform a future @theGCTF Framework Document to guide more inclusive institutional reforms.

In recognition of International Women's Day, we are reminded that rights, justice, and action are interconnected with meaningful reintegration, and that every woman deserves the opportunity, support, and tools to achieve socio-economic independence. Across Morocco, women once isolated by conflict, stigmatization, and loss are reclaiming their dignity and purpose through skills, livelihoods, restored autonomy and decision-making power. Through the Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Women Associated with Violent Extremism in Morocco program, Hedayah and the Mohammed VI Foundation for the Reintegration of Detainees (MVI) support women in their rehabilitation and reintegration journey. A core pillar of this work is socio-economic empowerment, equipping women with the skills and opportunities needed to rebuild their livelihoods and reclaim their roles within their families and communities.

Resilience in Action: Stories from the Ground 📍#Ghana Addressing grievances arising from exclusion in local governance at the community level, before they deepen, is one of the most effective ways to prevent violent extremist groups from exploiting them. See how #townhall meetings in Ghana are connecting citizens with services, amplifying minority voices, and embedding conflict prevention into the heart of local governance. @eu_eeas @NorwayMFA @francediplo @CDDGha @stefanomanservi gcerf.org/bringing-voice…

#IIJImpact2025: In 2025, the Second Southeast Asia Regional Workshop on Terrorist Financing and Virtual Assets stands out with participants reporting exceptionally high satisfaction and engagement, alongside unanimous improvements in technical competence and confidence. ➡️100% satisfaction ➡️97% response rate ➡️100% improved competence & confidence ➡️Direct national follow-up actions 👇 theiij.org/event/second-i…

📢The latest from the GCTF Insights newsletter: ▪️International Day for the Prevention of #ViolentExtremism as and when Conducive to Terrorism #PVEDay ▪️#ResourceRefresh ▪️Partner Updates 📰Read the latest edition: mailchi.mp/468b48fabc82/g…

The Policy Toolkit on the Zurich-London Recommendations on Preventing and Countering #ViolentExtremism and Terrorism Online operationalizes the original Framework Document, providing a guide on good practices, case studies, and relevant references. #ResourceRefresh 👉thegctf.org/Resources/Fram…

Hedayah has welcomed a high-level delegation from the Republic of Uzbekistan and held focused discussions to drive forward Hedayah's ongoing and future cooperation in support of practical action to achieve the goals of Uzbekistan's National Action Plan on Preventing and Countering Extremism and Violent Extremism (2021-2026). The delegation included senior officials representing the Committee on Religious Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Din ishlari bo'yicha qo'mita (@Dinqumita_uz), and the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan for Youth Affairs. Hedayah has been working cooperatively with partners in #Uzbekistan to deliver two initiatives that support national efforts in preventing and countering extremism and violent extremism, leveraging two program funds provided to #Hedayah by the #EuropeanUnion. 1️⃣The first is focused on countering extremist ideology and aims to support religious actors in strengthening their communication capacities and developing alternative and counter-narratives that challenge extremism. 2️⃣The second is a three-year program supporting the Republic of Uzbekistan in developing sustainable, coordinated systems for the return, rehabilitation, and reintegration of returnees from Northeast Syria. This project is implemented through collaboration between Hedayah, the Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF), and the International Institute for Justice and the Rule of Law (IIJ). Discussions focused on the important role that religious and community actors play in shaping national resilience, as well as opportunities to strengthen responses to harmful online content through capacity building and training. Hedayah has been engaged with partners in Uzbekistan since 2022, and this meeting reflects Hedayah's sustained commitment to advancing a progressive global reduction in extremism and violent extremism efforts in Uzbekistan and across the region.

The Zurich-London Recommendations on Preventing and Countering #ViolentExtremism and Terrorism Online lays out good practices for practitioners and policymakers on strategic communications and social media aspects in #PCVE on the internet. #ResourceRefresh 👉thegctf.org/Portals/1/Docu…

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This week, the IIJ launched a high-level Trial Judges Counter-Terrorism Academic Curriculum (TJ CTAC) in Yaoundé, 🇨🇲. Thanks to the generous support of the @francediplo_EN, this high-level training programme brings together 24 trial judges from 🇧🇯🇨🇲🇨🇮🇬🇳🇹🇩🇸🇳🇨🇩. The course was opened by Director of the IIJ Academic Unit, Naoufel Gaied, the Internal Security Attaché, Colonel Florian Villalonga, representing H.E. the Ambassador of France to Cameroon @FRauCameroun, and the Secretary General of the Ministry of Justice of Cameroon, Mrs. FEH Helen KWANGA épouse GALEGA. The Secretary General of the Ministry of Justice of Cameroon commended the IIJ’s efforts in strengthening the capacities of practitioners engaged in counter-terrorism, while upholding the rule of law.

📢 GCERF Launches its Global Strategy 2026-29 for Preventing Violent Extremism and Terrorism. This year, the International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism is observed amid rising global instability. Armed conflicts are at their highest level in three decades, while shrinking development and humanitarian resources place additional strain on fragile communities, increasing the risk of violent extremism. Against this backdrop, GCERF has launched its new four-year strategy, responding to an urgent need to scale community-based prevention efforts, a cornerstone of sustainable peace and security. The strategy focuses on: ✅ Scaling community-based prevention programmes ✅ Strengthening evidence-driven approaches ✅ Deepening partnerships to address evolving extremist threats 📌 Learn more about how GCERF’s new strategy is shaping the future of community-led prevention: gcerf.org/wp-content/upl… @AusAmbCT @CanadaFP @CanadaDev @DanishMFA @eu_eeas @Ulkoministerio @francediplo @GermanyDiplo @ItalyMFA @MFAKOSOVO @MFA_Lu @DutchMFA @MFATNZ @NorwayMFA @Portugal_MoFA @MofaQatar_EN @SpainMFA @SweMFA @SwissMFA @FCDOGovUK @StateDept @stefanomanservi @GCERF_ED

Prevention begins with opportunity and having a space to belong. As we reflect on International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and when Conducive to Terrorism, #Hedayah highlights how locally led, community-based initiatives can address the socio-economic vulnerabilities extremist groups seek to exploit. Through the Strengthening Resilience to Violent Extremism (STRIVE) Global Program, funded by the @EU_Commission, and in partnership with Tunisia’s National Counter Terrorism Commission (@cnlct), Hedayah has supported the implementing CSO ‘Association Campagne’ in establishing a learning, meeting and leisure space for youth - Space 21 in #Tunisia’s Ariana governorate - a dedicated community hub designed to expand opportunity, inclusion, and resilience among young people in a low-income and vulnerable setting. Since its launch, Space 21 has supported over 300 young people through vocational training, entrepreneurship support, employability coaching, and social and digital clubs. The initiative focuses on practical pathways, helping youth access skills, networks, and alternatives that strengthen social cohesion and reduce vulnerability to extremists' recruitment. As partners and stakeholders gathered this week in Tunisia for the project’s closing event, this short teaser offers a glimpse into the people, spaces, and the human success stories behind the work. 📽️Watch the full documentary on Hedayah’s #YouTube channel - see link in comments. #Hedayah #STRIVEGlobal #EUfunded #Tunisia #PreventingViolentExtremism #YouthEmpowerment #SocialCohesion #PVEDay

This year’s #PVEDay theme; Preventing Violent Extremism in the Age of New and Emerging Technologies reminds us that the threat landscape is changing. As technology advances, so must our strategies to prevent radicalization, protect vulnerable populations, and strengthen community resilience. Prevention is a shared responsibility. #PCVE #SecureKe #SeeSomethingSaySomething @UN_OCT @UNODC_TPB @theGCTF @CGW_Kenya @EUinKenya @CSMechanism

Since 2012, more than 4,000 people from Central Asia are believed to have joined ISIS, making the region one of the largest points of origin for foreign fighters. In #Uzbekistan , over 500 individuals have returned. These numbers underline why coordinated, evidence-based approaches to rehabilitation, and reintegration matter. With the support of the European Union (EU) through its @EU_FPI , #International and #national partners convened in Tashkent to advance coordinated Prosecution, Rehabilitation, and Reintegration (PRR) efforts in Uzbekistan, focusing on returnees from #Iraq and Northeast #Syria . The three-year programme which is funded by the EU and implemented by the Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF), @Hedayah_CVE and @iijmalta , supports Uzbekistan in: 🎯 ensuring prosecution processes are effective, fair, and aligned with international standards, while also investing in rehabilitation and social reintegration services ❤️‍🩹 expanding psychosocial care, skills training, and community-based reintegration support 📢 reducing stigma through public awareness and community engagement 🦾 strengthening national capacity to build evidence and coordination for long-term resilience and social cohesion Discussions brought together experts from Uzbekistan and international partners, including the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies (ISRS), to confirm shared priorities, validate coordination mechanisms, and agree on practical measures and a joint 2026 workplan. The dialogue highlighted Uzbekistan’s integrated approach to combining security, justice, and social support within a nationally led framework. GCERF is pleased to contribute its expertise to this project, and with the EU FPI support, this partnership will help in effective reintegration and lasting stability in Uzbekistan and across Central Asia. @EU_Commission @eu_eeas

The GCTF #CVE Working Group aims to diminish radicalization and recruitment to terrorism through a combination of internationally-, regionally-, nationally-, and locally-owned approaches to CVE. #PVEDay 👉thegctf.org/Working-Groups…

We were honoured to contribute to the workshop Strengthening Women’s Participation and Leadership in Counter-Terrorism, held in 🇰🇪 organised by the @UN_OCT the EU-UN Global Terrorism Threats Facility. 1/3

The Centre had the honor to participate in the East Africa Capacity-Building Working Group on Protecting Virtual Spaces through Strategic Communications, held on 27-28 January 2026 in Kuwait City,🇰🇼, organized by the @theGCTF in collaboration with the co-chairs @MOFAKuwait and @NCTC_Kenya. As part of the working sessions, the Centre delivered presentations on “Deconstructing the Ecosystem of Terrorist Propaganda” and “Building Capacity: Tools, Training, and Institutional Development." #IGAD #PCVE

📢The latest from the GCTF Insights newsletter: ▪️Employing #StrategicCommunications for #PCVE in #EastAfrica ▪️Enhancing #OversightAndAccountability mechanisms in #counterterrorism operations ▪️Education as a key pillar in #PCVE ▪️Partner Updates 📰Read the latest edition: mailchi.mp/b0946463bd9f/g…