Visibility Report: Virtual Counter Terrorism Week (6-10 July 2020)

By February 11, 2021 May 10th, 2022 Publications, UNCCT, UNOCT Featured Publications POM

The Virtual Counter-Terrorism Week organized by UNOCT, brought together the Member States, United Nations entities, civil society representatives, international and regional organizations, thought leaders, the private sector and other key stakeholders to improve our collective understanding of the impact and potential consequences of the COVID-19 crisis on terrorism landscape, as well as Member States’ counter-terrorism needs, priorities and expectations.

The Virtual Counter-Terrorism Week provided a timely opportunity to exchange expert analysis and innovative ideas on what the COVID-19 pandemic means for the counter-terrorism community and how we need to adjust our responses. Over 1,000 people participated in ten webinars, interactive discussions and a virtual expo, including 530 delegates from 134 Member States, 200 representatives from 40 United Nations entities, 160 representatives from 47 international and regional organizations, and more than 100 representatives from 88 civil society organizations and the private sector.

This visibility report contains highlights, key conclusions and outcomes from the ten webinars and interactive discussions that took place during the event.