AddressIng CondITIons ConduCIve To The sPreAd oF TerrorIsm

International Counter-Terrorism

Focal Points Conference

13-14 June 2013

AddressIng CondITIons ConduCIveTo The sPreAd oF TerrorIsm And

PromoTIng regIonAl CooPerATIon

CTITF global Initiative on Implementing the united nations global Counter-Terrorism strategy

Co-organized by the government of switzerland and the united nations Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force

united nations

Secretary-General’s Symposium on International Counter-Terrorism Cooperation

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The The Conference was co-organized by the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force (CTITF) office and the government of switzerland

This document has not been formally edited.

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Contents

Preface v

Opening Session Strengthening the implementation of the United Nations Global

Counter-Terrorism Strategy 3

Session II The importance of regional cooperation in the implementation

of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy 7

Session III Linkages between development and security 11

Session IV Role of civil society in assisting the implementation of Pillar I 15

Session V Role of victims of terrorism in countering the terrorist narrative 17

Session VI Dialogue, understanding and countering the appeal of terrorism 17

Closing session and summary of conclusions

Annex I Agenda of the Conference 21

Annex II List of Participants 25

Annex III Speeches of Co-Chairs in Opening Session 27

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Prefacesince its adoption in september 2006, the united nations global Counter-Terrorism strategy (A/res/60/288) has become an important strategic component in national and regional counter-terrorism efforts. Its four pillars – on (i) measures to address conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism; (ii) measures to combat terrorism; (iii) measures to build states’ capacity to prevent and combat terrorism and to strengthen the role of the united nations system in this regard; and (iv) measures to ensure respect for human rights for all and the rule of law as the fundamental basis of the fight against terrorism – have offered states and organizations a comprehensive and holistic policy framework to fight terrorism and violent extremism.

The practical and balanced implementation of the global Counter-Terrorism strategy, however, has lagged behind the attention it has received. This shortcoming is often due to lack of in-depth knowledge about the global strategy in government ministries, national law enforcement agencies and locally-based civil societies, who are critical to its implementation on the ground.

over the last 30 months, the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force (CTITF) office, with support from the government of switzerland and other states and in partnership with a select group of regional states and relevant CTITF entities, has organized four regional workshops – in southeast Asia (Bali, Indonesia; november 2010), eastern Africa (Addis Ababa, ethiopia; July 2011), southern Africa (Windhoek, namibia; october 2011) and south Asia (dhaka, Bangladesh; may 2012) that brought together states, regional organizations, civil society and locally-based united nations offices to explore policy dimensions and practical challenges in implementing the global strategy. each regional workshop concluded with a Chair’s summary, which highlighted key regional priorities and offered recommendations on the way forward. Two common recommendations emerging from all four regional workshops on furthering the implementation of the global strategy called for improved regional counter-terrorism cooperation and a greater focus on addressing conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism in the long-term struggle against terrorism.

With these important findings in mind, the CTITF office, in partnership with the government of switzerland, convened the International Counter-Terrorism Focal Points Conference on Addressing Conditions Conducive to the spread of Terrorism and Promoting regional Cooperation at the united nations office at geneva on 13 – 14 June 2013. The Conference brought together member states, united nations entities, relevant regional organizations and civil society bodies to discuss ongoing activities and future priorities in regional cooperation and the implementation of Pillar I of the global Counter-Terrorism strategy. At the Conference, participants discussed methods to build regional partnerships at the political and expert levels, identified links between the developmental agenda and counter-terrorism, shared insights on the critical role of civil society, built on their resolve to support victims of terrorism and elaborated on their experiences in promoting inter-cultural dialogue and understanding to counter the terrorist narrative.


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This report provides a snapshot of the key ideas shared by participants during the Conference. It also seeks to offer policymakers, practitioners and the public with views and insights on how regional cooperation can be promoted and ways through which the international community can make progress on the practical measures to address conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism. It is our hope that the Conference – and this report – will provide a foundation for states and organizations to build upon as they work on instituting long-term strategies and policies to free our societies from the scourges of terrorism and violent extremism.

didier Burkhalter Jeffrey FeltmanFederal Councillor under-secretary-generalhead of the department of ChairmanForeign Affairs Counter-Terrorism Implementationgovernment of switzerland Task Force office, united nations

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Opening Session

Strengthening the implementation of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategymr. Jeffrey Feltman, under-secretary-general of the department of Political Affairs and Chairman of the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force (CTITF), opened the Conference and called upon participants to address three main issues in their disussions: how do we translate the global resolve to counter terrorism into practical cooperation at regional level? how do we move beyond combating the criminal aspects of terrorism and address its root causes more effectively? And how do we ensure that we do not call into question the full respect of human rights when fighting terrorism?

he reviewed the progress achieved globally in the fight against terrorism, and specifically noted the work of the united nations in promoting coordination and collaboration between a variety of partners. The role of the united nations, he emphasized, was vital to translating international resolve into concerted action on the ground, especially by building in-depth knowledge of the global Counter-Terrorism strategy and offering capacity-building assistance to states. enhanced regional cooperation is also an important facilitator in the achievement of concrete results.

he stressed that while terrorism cannot be justified for any reason or for any grievance, there are socio-economic and political conditions that allow terrorists to build their narrative and gain support for their crimes. For any comprehensive, coherent and long-term approach to emerge and succeed, he called upon national counter-terrorism

focal points to ensure that all relevant sections of government, including those that are not traditionally associated with security, are playing their part. Finally, he also stated that human rights must never be compromised in the fight against terrorism. Instead, human rights are and should be used as a vital basis for building the narrative against terrorism.

h.e. mr. didier Burkhalter, Federal Councillor and head of the department of Foreign Affairs of switzerland, co-chaired the Conference and the opening session. In his remarks, the Foreign minister of switzerland noted that the “united nations has a central role to play” in the fight against terrorism because of its “holistic approach, universality…and the way in which (the organization) interlinks different issues in addressing terrorism.”

mr. Jeffrey Feltman under-secretary-general department of Political Affairs


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The Foreign minister of switzerland identified five important areas which switzerland, as an active supporter of the united nations in the fight against terrorism, attaches great importance to: a coherent and coordinated global counter-terrorism architecture; close cooperation between global and regional organizations; full adherence to the rule of law while fighting terrorism; support for development and peaceful resolution of conflicts as integral components in the fight against terrorism; and effective suppression of the financing of terrorism.

“This point is pivotal: the success of an antiterrorism policy can be guaranteed only by associating development and respect for human rights with the security dimension. Any other approach would merely mean treating the symptoms of the disease without trying to treat the cause.”

H E Mr Didier Burkhalter, Federal Councillor and head of the department of Foreign

Affairs of switzerland

extending a warm welcome to all participants, the director-general of the united nations office at geneva, h.e. mr. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted the opportunity that geneva as a venue provides for integrating developmental and human rights dimensions into counter-terrorism discussions. he also alluded to how the global progress toward disarmament contributes to the fight against terrorism, such as by allowing more resources to be channelled to education, economic growth and empowerment of people, as well as in reducing the flow of lethal weapons to criminals.

speaking on the importance of upholding human rights and the rule of law, high Commissioner ms. navanethem Pillay said that national experiences provide concrete evidence that the protection of human rights and the rule of law help in combating terrorism by creating a climate of trust between states and their citizens. “Fostering tolerance and solidarity within a society is a means of avoiding conditions conducive to violent extremism,” she noted.

In her remarks, the Foreign minister of Bangladesh, h.e. dr. dipu moni, made five specific recommendations for the united nations and south Asian states to explore: (1) collaboration between the united nations and south Asian states on the mapping of regional counter-terrorism threats; (2) the development of a regional counter-terrorism strategy for south Asia; (3) outline of a voluntary code of conduct on civil society engagement against terrorism; (4) the establishment and dissemination of a repository of best practices in de- and counter-radicalization programmes; and (5) better integration of human rights in countering terrorism, especially through support for victims of terrorism.

The Foreign minister of nigeria, h.e. mr. olugbenga Ashiru, spoke on the evolving threat of terrorism and extremism in the sahel region, and how the threat is closely connected to lack of economic development and opportunities for the youth. he cited the strong partnership between his country and CTITF under the I-ACT (Integrated Assistance for Countering Terrorism) framework, which provides for a multi-faceted and sustained capacity-building process for nigeria. he also spoke about ways in which vocational schooling can help deliver employment opportunities and build resilience in communities against terrorism.

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Opening Session

The Conference cautioned against linking terrorist crimes with any specific race, culture, or religion. Furthermore, the high-level delegates stressed against describing political conflicts in cultural or religious terms, since such portrayal can have the effect of alienating people and help attract individuals and groups to extremist ideologies.

more broadly, participants noted that fighting terrorism through law enforcement measures alone is increasingly considered akin to treating the symptoms of a disease without studying the underlying factors that allow the symptoms to emerge and multiply. But knowing those underlying factors – those conditions that are conducive to the spread of terrorism – is not enough. The international community should together identify solutions, share experiences, provide capacity-building assistance and measure results in the implementation of Pillar I with equal enthusiasm and foresight.

The purpose of convening this International Conference was precisely this: to provide a forum for national counter-terrorism focal points where ideas can be aired by member states, international and regional organizations and civil society partners on how to move forward on implementing the global strategy – especially its Pillar on addressing conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism – effectively and comprehensively, as well as to evaluate existing and potential policy, institutional and practical responses to the threat of terrorism faced by various states and regions.

Opening Session

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Session II

The importance of regional cooperation in the implementation of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism StrategyIncreased globalization and technological advancements enable terrorists to operate in one country, recruit and raise funds in another and perpetrate attacks elsewhere. national laws and efforts against terrorism are critical, but they are often not sufficient when the broader region is afflicted – terrorists operating in neighboring countries often find ways of undermining national strengths. Therefore, regional cooperation against terrorism is essential for effectively combating terrorism.

The sahel region was repeatedly cited as an example, where terrorism and extremism has spread quickly across a vast expanse of northern and central Africa, especially in the aftermath of the conflict in libya. Participants welcomed recent efforts by the economic Community of West African states (eCoWAs) to improve regional cooperation against terrorism, but they also highlighted the need to implement such cooperation in practice.

For regional cooperation to be successful, the political will of states and the capacities and mandates of regional organizations are key determining factors. Without necessary political support and resources from regional states, regional organizations will continue to lag in building cooperative structures. When such support and resources are available, and where regional organizations have the vision to improve cooperation, states should integrate cross-border cooperative frameworks in their national institutions.

“For any effective regional counter-terrorism strategy, close and systematic cooperation amongst all Member States is an essential prerequisite. The ability to address the scourge of terrorism would depend largely on developing and implementing strategies and programmes that would comprehensively address the conditions conducive to the development and spread of terrorism..”

H E Mr Olugbenga Ashiru, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria


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While acknowledging the value of regional cooperation, participants also noted that regional cooperation through regional organizations has not yet been fully utilized toward building an effective common response. Political differences between neighboring countries, including on the issue of who is a terrorist, and variations in the level and nature of the terrorist threat from one country to another can cause divergences in national priorities. In such circumstances, participants noted the potential for the united nations to play a facilitating role by bringing regional practitioners and experts together in order to develop a regional consensus on key priorities and thereby build informal networks and partnerships that gradually promote policy level cooperation from the bottom up.

regional organizations, specifically, fulfil their role in three important ways: first, they help institutionalize regional consensus through the adoption of regional conventions against terrorism. second, some regional organizations have established dedicated counter-terrorism capacity-building institutions that allow regional states to regularly share best practices and offer assistance, where needed. Finally, several practitioner-based professional regional consultation forums have also emerged under the aegis of regional organizations, which allow national police or border agencies to cooperate under focused parameter.

Participants also discussed the development of regional counter-terrorism strategies as important frameworks for improved cooperation between states. In this regard, the regional counter-terrorism strategies of the european union and Central Asia were specifically raised, both of which are similar to the global Counter-Terrorism strategy in their comprehensiveness and holistic approach.

Participants also called for greater cooperation between regional organizations and the global Counter-Terrorism Forum (gCTF), whose thematic and regional working groups are valuable platforms for coordination in capacity-building assistance.

“Effective national counter-terrorism policies and institutions are vital. But when a terrorist threat exists in the broader region, all States in that region become vulnerable. So cooperation between States is also vital to address this challenge to national and regional stability and development.”

Mr Jeffrey Feltman, Under-Secretary-General of the Department of Political Affairs and

Chairman of the CTITF

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Session II

Session III

Linkages between development and securitydevelopment, security and human rights are closely intertwined. earlier in his remarks, the Foreign minister of switzerland recalled the secretary-general’s report in 2006 titled “uniting against terrorism: recommendations for a global counter-terrorism strategy,” which emphasized that development was linked to governments’ ability to ensure the safety and security of its citizens, and that without development and respect for human rights, no counter-terrorism policy can be effective. more recently, in the declaration emerging from the rio+20 united nations Conference on sustainable development held last year, world leaders resolved to “take further effective measures and actions…to remove obstacles and constraints, strengthen support and meet the special needs of people living in areas affected by…terrorism.”

As the united nations high-level Panel report on the post-2015 development agenda underscores, freedom from violence and conflict are essential foundations for peaceful and prosperous societies. As one panellist stated, “personal security, access to justice, freedom from discrimination and persecution are key elements that are at the core of development.”

Terrorist violence is often difficult to root out from societies that lack legitimate national instruments which deliver security, justice and jobs to all sections of the populace without discrimination. The adoption of the global Counter-Terrorism strategy in 2006 marked that seminal moment of the international community’s recognition that good governance, promotion of democracy, poverty alleviation, human rights and the rule of law are fundamental factors in any effort against terrorism. Pillar I of the global Counter-Terrorism strategy broadened the scope of counter-terrorism beyond just training and equipping of military and security services; it brought to the forefront the important role of non-traditional tools and institutions that improve governance, reduce conflict, increase inter-cultural dialogue and provide justice, education, jobs and an outlook of a better future to all citizens.

during the session, participants underscored the urgent need to bridge the divide between the security and development communities, who often operate in strictly compartmentalized milieus without much interaction. Participants welcomed the growing interaction between the two sectors in the field of criminal justice, where major donors and capacity-building partners, including the united nations, are collaborating closely to deliver improvements in legislation, expertise and cross-border cooperation.

Terrorism and extremism divide societies, destroy communal harmony and set back years of developmental growth. Participants expressed their resolve to support pluralism, diversity and inclusiveness against communalism, intolerance and exclusion. They shared important ideas from national experiences. one participant identified improved digital connectivity that facilitates rapid


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feedback between communities and government as an important vehicle to re-orient development, empower the people and provide the rulers and the ruled with a method to interact. expanding the growth of a free media was also noted as a useful bulwark against the spread of extremist ideologies.

Participants underscored that there is no better alternative to an “inclusive, progressive and value-based education.” here, participants noted that technical and vocational training should be supplemented with formal and primary education in order to provide young people with the necessary skills to attain employment and thereby help address the growing youth bulge in several developing countries. In addition, informal education sector reforms were discussed. Participants stressed that the education sector in many developing countries requires large and sustained investments in order to build human capital over the long term and reduce social vulnerabilities against extremism. here, women’s empowerment was also cited as a critical component that serves as a force multiplier against radicalization..

“There is a need for a fine balancing act, so that the counter-terrorsm efforts do not compromise the development agenda and vice-versa. The key here would be to keep both agendas above short-term political gains and situate them in a broader sustainable development context where the relevant actors feel encouraged to find points of convergence to mutually support each other’s work.”

H E Dr Dipu Moni, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bangladesh

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Session IV

The role of civil society in assisting in the implementation of Pillar IThe global Counter-Terrorism strategy specifically calls upon “nongovernmental organizations and civil society to engage, as appropriate, on how to enhance efforts to implement the strategy.” This session addressed the questions of how government should provide civil society the necessary space to operate, and how civil society should be construed as more than just a tool to execute government policy.

Terrorists come from communities, and they appeal to individuals in communities and at the grassroots, often by exploiting grievances and inciting them to commit acts of violence. Today, violent extremism has become like a strong brand that does not need leadership anymore to exploit young people in vulnerable communities. The presence of civil society in communities is a key advantage. Participants noted that sustained state engagement with civil society has three immediate benefits: first, many civil society organizations carry the potential to help build a counter-narrative in communities and thereby help deflect and thwart the hateful narrative of terrorist organizations. second, civil society activities improve conditions on the ground, which builds communities’ resilience against terrorism. Finally, civil society organizations have the potential to identify important causes of radicalization and help national authorities in adjusting and targeting national counter-terrorism policies accordingly.

Participants recommended that states should support the “intrinsic value of a vibrant, independent and diverse civil society,” and not merely look at civil society organizations as an instrument for implementing state policy. states should also provide civil society with the space to carry out their activities. here, states should make a conscious effort to seek inputs from civil society organizations on national counter-terrorism legislation and practices.

given the large number of civil society activities, participants also raised the prospect of working with civil society “aggregators” that could manage the funding, evaluate impact and provide best practices and lessons learned on the value that civil society brings to counter-terrorism initiatives. such an idea could help civil society coordinate and deliver more productively, without compromising their independence.


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Finally, civil society groups and national governments should carry out an inclusive policy dialogue in order to ensure that national counter-terrorism policies are necessary and proportionate to the threat, especially when it comes to the activities of humanitarian organizations. The recently concluded study by the office for the Coordination of humanitarian Affairs (oChA) on the impact of counter-terrorism legislation on humanitarian activities was also discussed.

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Session V

The role of victims of terrorism in countering the terrorist narrativeno fight against terrorism is complete unless the voices of victims of terrorism are heard and their dignity recognized. The united nations’ work on victims of terrorism is articulated under Pillar I of the global strategy where the “dehumanization of victims of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations” is identified as one of the key issue that generates the conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism. The Pillar further identifies a number of measures aimed at addressing these conditions, namely “to promote international solidarity in support of victims and foster the involvement of civil society in a global campaign against terrorism and for its condemnation.”

“Addressing the human rights of victims of terrorism is essential, not only to assist victims to build their lives, but also to help reduce tensions in society that might themselves result in conditions conducive to recruitment to terrorism. Ultimately, this requires acknowledgement of their losses and recognition, of their rights to reparations, truth and justice, and their right to live free of fear and with the support they require.”

Ms Navanethem Pillay, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights

In the most recent review of the global Counter-Terrorism strategy in June 2012, member states agreed that victims of terrorism can and do play a vital role in countering the appeal of terrorism. Participants discussed ways to strengthen victims’ groups and integrate their activities into national counter-terrorism efforts and how national governments can further contribute to protecting and assisting victims of terrorism in their criminal justice systems.

At the same time, victims cannot become commodities and are deserving of every legal, financial and other forms of support from their governments and the international community. Participants underscored the need for the international community to meaningfully recognize “the rights of victims


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of terrorism through the adoption of a single normative framework that acknowledges their suffering, protects them from further violence and abuse and provides adequate support and reparations.”

several participants noted that the absence of an international treaty or obligation on protecting victims of terrorism was a weakness in the global struggle against terrorism. They discussed the key framework principles that should form the basis for an institutional response to support victims. such principles should include, among other goals, a resolve to conduct independent and impartial investigations, ensure victims’ participation in fair and public trials and protect the privacy of survivors. Furthermore, in most terrorist attacks, terrorists belong to different nationalities. Therefore, the responsibility to furnish compensation should ideally be placed at the international level through such a treaty. Participants also discussed means on providing compensation to victims, and the possibility of convening an international conference to discuss practical ideas.

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Session VI

Dialogue, Understanding and Countering the Appeal of TerrorismParticipants pointed to the need for an objective assessment of the conditions that can give rise to extremism, violence and terrorism, and said policies based on such assessments should be implemented to address those conditions. other speakers echoed the need for member states to develop qualitative analytical capabilities, strengthening of inter-agency cooperation at the national, regional and international levels, and building nimble and well-crafted communication strategies to defeat terrorists.

As terrorism itself is a multi-faceted challenge, the response should also be multi-faceted. Panellists and member state representatives were one voice in calling for, among others, renewed efforts through education, particularly the teaching of peace education to advance tolerance, conflict resolution, and the need for dialogue that would together combat terrorism more effectively. As terrorists have abused the internet to spread their violent narratives and recruit more terrorists, concerted efforts to monitor and combat them in cyberspace was also strongly urged.

many member states referred to the need to resolve long-standing conflicts if one of the key conditions conducive to terrorism was to be adequately addressed. They urged the international community, and the un system, to resolve such conflicts in a just and equitable manner. some member states pointed out the need for inclusive participation on all sides in dialogues aimed at resolving conflicts.

A common theme that emerged was that no religion, creed, culture, ethnicity or social status should be equated with terrorism. such narratives are counter-productive and only reinforce ignorance and hate, causing immense harm to the global fight against terrorism. In this context, the eminent speakers and member state representatives also raised a strong voice for strengthened and sustained dialogue between various religions, cultures and peoples as a way to dissolve barriers created by misconception and ignorance and to create a universal alliance of civilizations. Without such dialogue and understanding, extremists of all shades exploit vulnerable segments of society and advance their radical agenda.

While there was strong support for measures to prevent vulnerable segments of society sliding into radicalism and extremism by focussing on conditions conducive to terrorism, some experts and member states also pointed out the need to de-radicalize persons already on a violent path. Pertinent examples of deradicalization programmes were provided by eminent panellists representing unICrI and the hedayah Centre, who spoke of their work on deradicalizing and rehabilitating convicted terrorists. Prison settings, by virtually cutting off the terrorists from outside influences, provided a unique environment for implementing such programmes, experts noted. many member states supported the idea and expressed an interest in learning more about such programmes.


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The thematic discussion in this session underlined the international community’s strong political support for practical action to address some of the key conditions that are conducive to the spread of terrorism, as called for by the global strategy. The discussion also underscored the key role the united nations, through the CTITF framework, had played in supporting member states implement the global strategy, and there were calls for more such support. In his concluding remarks, the Chair also noted the work of the unCCT, through the CTITF framework, in advancing the global strategy.

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Closing Session The closing session was co-chaired by mr. Jeffrey Feltman, under-secretary-general of the department of Political Affairs and Chairman of the CTITF, and mr. Jürg lindenmann, Counter-Terrorism Coordinator of the government of switzerland. mr. Feltman thanked all high-level delegates for their participation, all panellists for their statements and all participants for their inputs and in making the Conference a success. he said that the Conference helped in establishing the priorities and linkages between the regional counter-terrorism focal points, especially on the implementation of Pillar I of the global Counter-Terrorism strategy. he said that the CTITF will commence work on the next phase, which will focus on implementation of the priorities identified at the four regional workshops, as well as at this Conference, and the delivery of concrete results.

mr. lindenmann delivered the following co-chairs’ summary, which provided a snapshot of the key findings of the Conference. he noted that the Conference had three main objectives: (1) to bring together counter-terrorism focal points in order to advance reflections on the strategic context in which Pillar I topics need to be prioritized for programming and implementation by member states, regional organizations and civil society members; (2) to identify ways and develop partnerships to strengthen regional cooperation to further the implementation of the global Counter-Terrorism strategy; and(3) to emphasize the integrated nature of the global Counter-Terrorism strategy, particularly the interdependence that exists between conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism and other pillars of the strategy.

Foremost amongst the Conference’s key outcomes was the need to bring the developmental and security communities into greater contact and stronger partnerships. Participants discussed how education, good governance and economic opportunities help in preventing terrorism and extremism, and the vital need for states to develop the necessary capacity for furthering development as a key counter-terrorism component.

In addition, participants called for tailoring counter-terrorism efforts in accordance to local and regional needs, and integrating civil society bodies to help in this effort. only through greater participation and inputs from civil society can a state diagnose its counter-terrorism needs better and institute more people-centred policies that protect the lives and rights of all citizens.

Finally, participants noted that victims of terrorism, as part of civil society, can also play a key role in preventing terrorism, including in cases of kidnapping for ransom, where human beings are reduced to ‘financial commodities’ for terrorist purposes. While participants underscored that victims of terrorism deserve recognition in their own right, they also acknowledged that victims’ voices be crucial in countering the narrative of terrorism. here, participants called for investing in victims’ capacity to engage with the media in order to help in the long-term struggle against terrorism, and specifically welcomed the efforts of the united nations and other international entities, such as the global Counterterrorism Forum (gCTF), on


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improving support and assistance programming intended for victims of terrorism. They also called for an international instrument on the rights of victims of terrorism

Co-Chairs’ Summary 14 June 2013; Geneva, SwitzerlandClosing The International Counter-Terrorism Focal Points Conference on Addressing Conditions Conducive to the spread of Terrorism and on Promoting regional Cooperation, held on 13 – 14 June 2013 at the united nations office at geneva, was co-organized by the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force (CTITF) office of the united nations and the government of switzerland. The Conference was opened and co-chaired by mr. Jeffrey Feltman, under-secretary-general of the department of Political Affairs of the united nations and Chairman of the CTITF and h.e. mr. didier Burkhalter, vice-President of the Federal Council and the minister of Foreign Affairs of switzerland. vice-President mr. Burkhalter also delivered a keynote statement at the opening session. The Conference was attended by over 350 participants, representing 130 united nations member states, 15 international and regional organizations and 15 civil society members.

The Conference is an important international event to further the implementation of the united nations global Counter-Terrorism strategy at the national and regional levels. It follows other activities carried out by member states, united nations entities and key international and regional organizations since the adoption of the strategy in september 2006. The Conference built on the results of four regional workshops in Indonesia, ethiopia, namibia, and Bangladesh. The workshops took place over the last 30 months and were organized by the CTITF office, in partnership with a select group of regional states and relevant CTITF entities, and were supported by the governments of Austria, germany, norway, Turkey, switzerland and the united states. A fifth regional workshop under the same initiative is expected to take place in nigeria in July 2013.

The Conference had three main objectives:(1) to bring together counter-terrorism focal points in order to advance reflections on the strategic context in which Pillar I topics need to be prioritized for programming and implementation by member states, regional organizations and civil society members;

(2) to identify ways and develop partnerships to strengthen regional cooperation to further the implementation of the global Counter-Terrorism strategy; and

(3) to emphasize the integrated nature of the global Counter-Terrorism strategy, particularly the interdependence that exists between conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism and other pillars of the strategy.

Some of the key elements from the proceedings of the Conference are:1. member states, representatives of regional and sub-regional organizations, united nations offices and agencies and civil society reaffirmed their confidence in and support for the united nations global Counter-Terrorism strategy as the universally accepted policy framework. The comprehensive

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and integrated implementation at the national and regional levels of the strategy is vital in the global fight against terrorism.

2. Participants recognized the important role of the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force (CTITF) in bringing together relevant united nations entities and international organizations to enhance coordination and coherence on multilateral counter-terrorism activities and support member states in the implementation of the global Counter-Terrorism strategy. Participants also called for further strengthening coordination among the united nations counter-terrorism partners.

3. In many regions, terrorism is a trans-boundary threat and therefore requires coordinated responses of the states of the region concerned. Terrorist financing through drugs and arms trafficking was mentioned as such an emerging cross-border phenomenon. Participants heard about the challenges posed by terrorism in Africa and Asia in particular. The nature, levels and mechanics of regional counter-terrorism cooperation vary across regions. regional organizations can play a useful role in supporting such implementation through consensus-building, establishment of professional or technical coordination and information-exchange mechanisms, as well as practical cooperation in police, border and legal matters. Participants stressed the role of the united nations as a partner in enhancing regional links and in offering a multilateral platform.

4. In order to effectively fight terrorism, development and respect for human rights must be linked with the security dimension. development and security are mutually reinforcing. education, good governance and economic opportunities help in preventing terrorism and extremism. greater national capacity is therefore required for furthering development. At the same time, a secure environment is one of the pre-requisites for promoting development. Protecting human rights and ensuring respect for the rule of law contribute to preventing terrorism.

5. A functioning and human rights-compliant criminal justice system is vital for a secure environment and promoting development. Building credible public institutions is essential. The prosecution of perpetrators of terrorist acts, in compliance with human rights law, is critical to both preventing and combating terrorism.

6. A counterterrorism approach that excludes communities can be a driver for radicalization that leads to terrorism. Conversely, an inclusive approach to civil society contributes to reducing the conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism.

7. While the strategy has a global scope, counter-terrorism efforts need to be tailored to local realities. Partnerships with civil society organizations and institutions operating at the grassroot level are therefore critical. Civil society can play a significant multiplier role in advancing global counter-terrorism objectives, particularly on issues of prevention.

8. Preserving basic liberties and countering extremism cannot be considered as mutually exclusive. As many countries have demonstrated, counter-terrorism measures should co-exist with the protection of the operational space for civil society, which has intrinsic value with regard to the implementation of the global strategy. While terrorist abuses of civil liberties for the purposes of incitement and recruitment are appropriate areas for government concern and potential action, governments also need to promote the exercise of the rights to freedom of association, speech and assembly, and privacy, as guaranteed under un human rights instruments.


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9. victims of terrorism, as part of civil society, can play a key role in preventing terrorism. The strategy identifies the dehumanization of victims of terrorism as one of the key issues that generates the conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism. This is also true in cases of kidnapping for ransom, where human beings are reduced to ‘financial commodities’ for terrorist purposes.

10. victims of terrorism are a constant reminder to the international community that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations committed by whomever and wherever is a threat to international peace and security, and development. International community can make concerted efforts to assist victims in their rehabilitations and protection of their rights.

11. since the adoption of the global strategy, the voices of victims have been amplified beyond national borders. The un and other international entities, such as the global Counterterrorism Forum (gCTF), have contributed significantly to address the needs of victims of terrorism. They should step up their efforts to provide, upon request, technical assistance for building the capacity of member states in the development and implementation of programmes of assistance and support for victims of terrorism. It was further mentioned that a specific international instrument on the rights of victims of terrorism will strengthen international efforts towards an effective global counter-terrorism strategy.

12. victims of terrorism deserve recognition in their own right. Their suffering should not be exploited. At the same time, one cannot ignore that the messages of victims may be crucial in countering the narrative of terrorism. The challenge here is to give victims a voice in ways that do not run counter to their own sentiments, values and interests.

13. To highlight the plight of victims of terrorism, support for their cause needs to be promoted. developing and enhancing the skills, knowledge and capacity of victims of terrorism to interact with, engage, and discuss through various forms of the media, including through the use of both conventional and social media, will mitigate the effects of a terrorist attack. These messages, stories and experiences have to be shared with a larger audience, including vulnerable communities and groups, to counteract the messages of violent extremists.

14. stereotyping, intolerance, conflicts, inequality, discrimination, social marginalization, political and economic exclusion and absence of good governance often provide the enabling environment for terrorism to grow. In such situations, law-enforcement and judicial measures alone do not suffice to counter terrorism, but need to be supplemented with more long-term measures to foster dialogue and understanding.

15. Participants stressed that addressing the provisions of Pillar I will need strengthened efforts to dispel the misunderstandings and misconceptions among peoples, cultures and religions by fostering a culture of dialogue and understanding towards building an alliance of civilizations. It will also require developing and implementing effective de-radicalization programmes for those who have already been radicalized.

over the course of the two days, participants identified challenges, priorities and ways to move forward in the implementation of Pillar I of the united nations global Counterterrorism strategy at the global, regional and local levels. efforts need to be redoubled in achieving practical results on the ground in a coherent, coordinated and integrated manner. This requires continued dialogue and common action by all implementation partners at all levels.

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Agenda of the ConferenceDay 1: 13 June, 2013

09:30 – 11:00 Registration of participants

11:00 – 12:30 Session I - Opening Session: Strengthening the implementation of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy

Session Chairperson: Mr Jeffrey Feltman, Under-Secretary-General, Department of Political Affairs, and Chairman of CTITF, United Nations

• Keynote Speech: H E Mr Didier Burkhalter, Federal Councillor and Head of the Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland

• H E Mr Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG)

• H E Ms Navanethem Pillay, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights

Eminent Speakers:

• H E Dr Dipu Moni, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bangladesh

• H E Mr Olugbenga Ashiru, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria

• Statement of : H E Mr R M Marty M Natalegawa, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Indonesia (to be delivered by H E Mr Triyono Wibowo, Permanent Representative of Indonesia to the United Nations and other international organizations in Geneva)

• Statement of : H E Mr Immanuel Ngatjizeko, Minister of Safety and Security, Namibia (to be delivered by Mr Madjumo Simon Maruta, Charge d’Affaires, Permanent Mission of Namibia to the United Nations and other international organizations in Geneva)

• H E Mr Minelik Alemu Getahun, Permanent Representative of Ethiopia to the United Nations and other international organizations in Geneva

• H E Mr Alexandr Zmeevskiy, Special Representative of the President, Russian Federation

13:00 – 14:15 Lunch Break


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14:30 – 16:00 Session II: The importance of regional cooperation in the implementation of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy

Session Chairman: Mr Jeffrey Feltman, Under-Secretary-General, Department of Political Affairs, and Chairman of CTITF, United Nations

• Keynote Speaker: H E Mr Olugbenga Ashiru, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria

• Mr Mike Smith Executive Director, Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED)

• Mr Jehangir Khan Director a i , Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force (CTITF) Office

• Mr Michael Merker, Head of Counter-Terrorism Team, European External Action Service, European Union

• Mr Ameur Dahmani, Head of Unit, African Centre for the Study and Research on Terrorism (CAERT)

• Mr Reinhard Uhrig, Action Against Terrorism Unit, Organization for Security and Cooperation (OSCE)

16:00 – 17:30 Session III: Linkages between development and security

Session Chairman: Mr Eric Rosand, Senior Advisor and GCTF Coordinator, Bureau of Counter-Terrorism, US Department of State

• Keynote Speaker: H E Dr Dipu Moni, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bangladesh

• H E Ambassador Abdul Samad Minty, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations at Geneva

• Mr Neil Buhne, Director, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Geneva

• Major-General S Y Bello, Coordinator, Counter-Terrorism Department, Office of the National Security Advisor, Nigeria

• Mr Khalid Koser, Geneva Centre for Security Policy

18:00 Reception hosted by the Government of Switzerland at Bar Serpent, Building E, United Nations Office at Geneva

Day 2: 14 June, 2013

10:00 – 11:30 Session IV: The role of civil society in assisting the implementation of Pillar I

Session Chairperson: Mr Peter Knoope, Director, International Centre for Counter-Terrorism, The Hague

• Keynote Speaker: Statement of H E Mr Immanuel Ngatjizeko, Minister of Safety and Security, Namibia (to be delivered by Mr Madjumo Simon Maruta, Charge d’Affaires, Permanent Mission of Namibia to the United Nations and other international organizations in Geneva)

• Mr Richard Barrett, The Soufan Group and New America Foundation

• Ms Lia van Broekhoven, Executive Director, Human Security Collective

• Mr Maajid Nawaz, Co-founder and Chairman, Quilliam Foundation

• Ms Lisa Oldring, Human Rights Officer, Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

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11:30 – 13:00 Session V: The role of victims of terrorism in countering the terrorist narrative

Session Chairperson: Ms Sonia Ramos Piñeiro, Director, Directorate-General for the Support to Victims of Terrorism, Spain Ministry of Interior

• H E Ambassador Tunç Üğdül, Director General for Research and Security, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Turkey

• Mr Jehangir Khan Director a i Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force (CTITF)

• Mr Ben Emmerson United Nations Special Rapporetur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism

• Ms Marta Requena, Chief, Terrorism Prevention Branch, UNODC

13:00 – 15:00 Lunch Break

15:00 – 17:00 Session VI: Dialogue, understanding and countering the appeal of terrorism

Session Chairperson: H E Ambassador Abdullah Al-Muallimi, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations and Chairman of the Advisory Board of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT)

• Keynote speaker: H E Mr Minelik Alemu Getahun, Permanent Representative of Ethiopia to the United Nations and other international organizations in Geneva

• Mr Alexander Evans, Coordinator, Al-Qaida/Taliban Monitoring Team United Nations

• Mr Jonathan Lucas, United Nations Inter-regional Crime and Justice Research Institute

• Ms Clare Stark, Strategic Planning Specialist, United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

• Mr Maqsoud Kruse, Chief Executive Officer, Hedayah Centre, Abu Dhabi

15:00 – 17:00 Summary of conclusions and closing session

Keynote remarks and summary by Chairperson:

• H E Ambassador Jürg Lindenmann, Coordinator for Counter-Terrorism, Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, Switzerland

Closing remarks:

• Mr Jeffrey Feltman, Under-Secretary-General, Department of Political Affairs, and Chairman of CTITF, United Nations

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LIST OF PARTICIPANTSministers/ vIPs

Bangladesh h.e. dr. dipu moni minister of Foreign Affairs minister of Foreign Affairs

nigeriah.e. mr. olugbenga Ashiru Foreign minister of nigeria ministry of Foreign Affairs

h.e. mr. olugbenga Ashiru Permanent representative Permanent mission of nigeria to the united nations, geneva

switzerlandh.e. mr. didier Burkhalter Foreign minister of switzerland, Federal Councillor, vice-President of the Federal Council, head of the Federal department of Foreign Affairs Federal department of Foreign Affairs

h.e. Ambassador Jurg lindenmann Coordinator for Counter-Terrorism department of Foreign Affairs, directorate of International law

russian Federationh.e. mr. Alexander Zmeevskiy special representative to the russian President on combatting terrorism and transnational organized crime ministry of Foreign Affairs

ethiopiah.e. Ambassador minelik Alemu getahun Permanent representative Permanent mission of the Federal democratic republic of ethiopia to the united nations, geneva

Indonesiah.e. Ambassador Triyono Wibowo Permanent representative Permanent mission of the republic of Indonesia to the united nations, geneva

namibiamr. simon maruta Charge d’Affairs Permanent mission of the republic of namibia to the united nations, geneva

united nations mr. Jeffrey Feltman under-secretary-general department of Political Affairs

ms. navanethem Pillay high Commissioner for human rights united nations office of the high Commissioner for human rights

mr. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev director-general united nations office at geneva


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Angolamr. Cipriano de Jesus Pires delgado head of department, Counter-Terrorism Focal Point ministry of home Affairs

mr. Pedro Canga Third secretary ministry of external relations

ms. Joana Patricia Antonio da Costa official senior ministry of Foreign Affairs

mrs. Anisabel de Campos veríssimo e Costa expert ministry of home Affairs

mr. manuel Carlos eduardo First secretary The Permanent mission of Angola to the united nations, geneva

mr. manuel vieira Fonseca Counselor The Permanent mission of Angola to the united nations, geneva

mr. Azevedo lucondo Jeremias Assistant Attorney general of the republic of Angola office of the Attorney general

mr. Cardoso manuel nascimento deputy director national Criminal Investigation

mr. victorino mário head of the department ministry of Justice

mr. mario simao Colonel, military Attaché The Permanent mission of Angola to the united nations, geneva

Antigua and Barbuda ms. gillian Joseph First secretary Permanent mission of Antigua & Barbuda to the united nations, new York

Argentinamr. santiago Adolfo villalba diaz director of the special representation for Terrorism Affairs and other related Crimes ministry of Foreign Affairs and Workship

Armeniamr. Artur goyunyan head of department, Third rank state Counselor of Justice International-legal relations’ division, Prosecutor general’s office

Australiamr. david Knoff executive officer, second secretary department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Austriamr. gerhard Zettl director, minister Plenipotentiary ministry of Foreign Affairs

Azerbaijanmr. Ismayil Asadov Attaché ministry of Foreign Affairs

mr. huseyn huseynov second secretary Permanent mission of the republic of Azerbaijan to the united nations, geneva

ms. gunel salimova Attaché International security department of the ministry of Foreign Affairs of the republic of Azerbaijan

Bahrain

h.e. Ambassador Yusuf Abdulkarim Bucheeri Permanent representative Permanent mission of the Kingdom of Bahrain, geneva

Cpt. Abdelaziz Alkhaja Captain ministry of Interior

Cpt. rashid Tariq Bin daineh Captain ministry of Interior

lt. Abdulla hamid mohamedhamid lieutenant ministry of Interior

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Bangladeshh.e. Ambassador Abdul hannan Permanent representative Permanent mission of the People’s republic of Bangladesh to the united nations, geneva

mr. nazrul Islam minister Permanent mission of the People’s republic of Bangladesh to the united nations, geneva

mr. mohammad Kabir Public relations officer ministry of Foreign Affairs

mr. Faiyaz Kazi director ministry of Foreign Affairs

mr. shawkat mostafa Joint secretary ministry of home Affairs

mr. Piryatosh saha director general, legal Affairs ministry of Foreign Affairs

Belarus mr. vladimir gerasimovich head, International security and Arms Control department ministry of Foreign Affairs

mr. Igor Zarovkin head of department The state secretariat of security Council of the republic of Belarus, International security department

Belgiummr. Pierre gillon First secretary Permanent mission of Belgium to the united nations, geneva

mr. erwin van vlierberghe liaison officer Integrated Police oCAd - oCAm

mr. Cédric van Caloen Intern Permanent mission of Belgium to the united nations, geneva

Beninh.e. Ambassador Jean - Francis r.Zinsou Permanent representative Permanent mission of Benin to the united nations

Bhutanmr. Karma Tsering namgyal director, executive IIIA Bureau of law and order, ministry of home and Cultural Affairs, Thimphu, Bhutan

Brazilmr. roberto salone second secretary Permanent mission of Brazil to the united nations, geneva

mr. Caio Pizetta Torres Intern Permanent mission of Brazil to the united nations, geneva

Brunei darussalammr. mohammad hassanul Fikhribin haji Abdullah Ag head of operatoins division royal Brunei Police Force, department of Criminal Intellegence

Burkina Faso mr. hilaire soulama director general of multilateral relations ministry of Foreign Affairs and regional Cooperation

Cambodiamr. Iv heang Counselor Permanent mission of the Kingdom of Cambodia to the united nations, geneva

mr. soth vanna First secretary Permanent mission of the Kingdom of Cambodia to the united nations, geneva

Canada ms. esthervannes First secretary - legal Advisor Permanent mission of Canada to the united nations, geneva

Chad mr. Abderaman mahamat nourene Attaché in Charge of military and Police Affairs, CTITF Focal Point Permanent mission of republic of Chad to the united nations


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Chinamr. Chuandong Chen Counsellor The Permanent mission of the People’s repubic of China to the united nations, geneva

mr. lei Wang Counsellor The Permanent mission of the People’s repubic of China to the united nations, geneva

ms. lin Yang second secretary The Permanent mission of the People’s repubic of China to the united nations, geneva

mr. Bingzhuo li Attaché The Permanent mission of the People’s repubic of China to the united nations, geneva

mr. Peilin Chang Attaché The Permanent mission of the People’s repubic of China to the united nations, geneva

Colombiams. heidi Botera First secretary Permanent mission of Colombia to the united nations

ms. heidi Botera First secretary Permanent mission of Colombia to the united nations

mr. lucan Pombo Intern Permanent mission of Colombia to the united nations

Côte d’Ivoire mr. Check Ibrahim Bakayoko Foreign Affairs Counsellor, Focal Point ministry of state, ministry of Foreign Affairs, geopolitical and Analytical Analysis

mr. Badara Aly Bassante leading officer of Antiterrorism unit, member of national Focal Point ministry of defence

mr. n’vadro Badba Counsellor Permanent mission of Côte d’Ivoire to the united nations, geneva

Croatiamr. Tihomir lulić head, division for global and un Political Issues ministry of Foreign and european Affairs

Cubams. lilianne sanchez rodriguez Third secretary ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba, multilateral Affairs division

Cyprusmr. george Yiangou deputy Permanent representative Permanent mission of the republic of Cyprus, geneva

ms. maria sologianni Advisor Permanent mission of the republic of Cyprus, geneva

Czech republichs. Kamila Xenie vetiskova Counter-Terrorism, Arms exports and Western Balkans, desk officer ministry of Foreign Affairs, Common Foreign And security Policy department

democratic republic of the Congomr. Jackson Bumba vangu head, Terrorism and Crimes Bureau ministry of Foreign Affairs, International and Francophone Cooperation

denmark mr. Adam ravnkiloe deputy CT Coordinator ministry of Foreign Affairs

djiboutimr. mohamed siad douale Permanent representative Permanent mission of the republic of djibouti to the united nations, geneva

mr. moussa djama Ali legal Adviser Permanent mission of the republic of djibouti to the united nations, geneva

ecuadormr. leon Aviles minister Permanent mission of ecuador to the united nations, geneva

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egyptmr. hussein mubarak Assistant Foreign minister for International legal Affairs ministry of Foreign Affairs

equatorial guineamr. lucas obama ndong mikue director general of Personnel ministry of national defence

mr. venancio Cami mocata diplomatic and Consular Advisor ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperations

mr. Angel mokara moleila secretary of state for Consular Affairs ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperations

ethiopiams. lulit gebremariam minister Councillor Permanent mission of the Federal democratic republic of ethiopia to the united nations, geneva

Finlandmr. Jaakko Christensen Chief superintendant ministry of the Interior, Police department

ms. satu suikkari-Kleven director, legal service, unit for Public International law ministry of Foreign Affairs

Francems. Isis Jaraud-darnault 1st secretary Permanent mission of France to the united nations, new York

georgiamr. shalva Tsiskarashvili Permanent representative Permanent mission of georgia to the united nations, geneva

mr. Irkli Jgenti deputy Permanent representative Permanent mission of georgia to the united nations, geneva

ms. sopio Kiladze head of the International leagal Cooperation division ministry of International Affairs

mr. eka Kipiani Counsellor Permanent mission of georgia to the united nations

germanymr. Thomas Fitschen deputy Permanent representative Permanent mission of germany to the united nations, geneva

ms. Ina lepel deputy director general for global Issues, department of un Affairs and global Issues Federal Foreign office

mr. daniel Beck First secretary Permanent mission of germany to the united nations, geneva

ghanaBrig. gen William Ayamdo director, Counter Terrorism Center national security Council secretariate

mr. larry gbevlo-lartey national security Coordinator national security Council secretariate

mr. Jonathan r magnusen minister Plenipotentiary Permanent mission of ghana to the united nations, genvea

greecemr. michalis gavriilidis Counsellor, CT Focal Point ministry of Foreign Affairs

hungaryh.e. Ambassador Judit lang Counter Terrorism Coordinator ministry of Foreign Affairs

mr. mark horvath deputy Permanent representative Permanent mission of of hungary to the united nations, geneva

Indiamr. B.n reddy deputy Permanent representative Permanent mission of India to the united nations, geneva

mr. Anil Kumar sharma Counsul genral Consulate general of India


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Indonesiamr. edi Yusup deputy Permanent representative Permanent mission of the republic of Indonesia to the united nations, geneva

ms. Kartika handaruningrum head of section, Counter Terrorism Cooperation/ directorate of International security and disarmament ministry of Foreign Affairs

mr. harry Purwanto deputy for International Cooperation national Coordinating Counterterrorism Agency

ms. nina djajaprawira minister Counsellor Permanent mission of the republic of Indonesia to the united nations, geneva

ms. lynda Wardhani First secretary Permanent mission of the republic of Indonesia to the united nations, geneva

Iranmr. nabiollah Azami sardouei First secretary Permanent mission of the islamic republic of Iran to the united nations, geneva

Iraqmr. najib shikour mahmoud head of delegation general secretariat of the Council of ministers

mr. Ahmed Al-Cheboree delegate general secretariat of the Council of ministers

mr. naseer Al-Zubaidi delegate ministry of Interior

mr. Farhan mousa delegate Counter Terrorism Body

Irelandms. deirdre morgan executive officer department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Israelh.e. Ambassador eviatar manor Permanent representative Permanent mission of Israel to the united nations, geneva

mr. shai Cohen director, regional security and Counter Terrorism ministry of Foreign Affairs

mr. Walid Abu-haya Counselor, human rights and humanitarian Affairs Permanent mission of Israel to the united nations, geneva

ms. Jennifer motles svigilsky officer, human rights and humanitarian Affairs Permanent mission of Israel to the united nations, geneva

Japanmr. hideyuki Fukuda First secretary Permanent mission of Japan to the united nations, geneva

Jordanmr. Asem Ababneh First secretary Permanent mission of the hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to the united nations, geneva

Kazakhstanmr. ulan Baizhanov special representative of the general Prosecutor Permanent mission of the republic of Kazakhstan to the united nations

mr. Kazbek Kuzhimov Assistant of the special representative of the general Prosecutor Permanent mission of the republic of Kazakhstan to the united nations

mr. Bakbergen Koishibayev Third secretary Permanent mission of the republic of Kazakhstan to the united nations

Kenyah.e. Ambassador Anthony Andanje deputy Permanent representative Permanent mission of the republic of Kenya to the united nations, geneva

mr. John Kipyegon ronoh senior Analyst national Counter Terrorism Centre

mr. Tom Adala First secretary Permanent mission of the republic of Kenya to the united nations, geneva

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Kuwaitmr. Abdullah Al Jraiwi First secretary Permanent mission of the state of Kuwait to the united nations, geneva

mr. nawaf naman Attaché Permanent mission of the state of Kuwait to the united nations, geneva

lao People’s democratic republicms. viengvone Kittavong minister Counselor Permanent mission of the lao People’s democratic republic to the united nations

lebanongen. gaby el Khoury Commander in Chief, Anti-Terrorism and serious Crimes division Internal security Forces - Judicial Police

lesothomr. Kekeletso P. makatlemo Chopho-Thobei Advocat, Principal legal officer ministry of home Affairs

mr. napo Khuele manager, Integrity and Quality Assurance ministry of home Affairs

libyamr. Abdurazan grady under secretary ministry of Foreign Affairs

mr. Abdulhamid megeirhi First secretary ministry of Foreign Affairs

mr. Khalifa shawesh First secretary ministry of Foreign Affairs

mr. Abdunaser shueb First secretary ministry of Foreign Affairs

liechtensteinmr. norbert Frick Permanent representative Permanent mission of the Principality of liechtenstein to the united nations, geneva

mr. Peter matt deputy Permanent representative, Counsellor Permanent mission of the Principality of liechtenstein to the united nations, geneva

ms. Christine lingg Counsellor Permanent mission of the Principality of liechtenstein to the united nations, geneva

lithuaniamr. gailiūnas minister Counsellor Permanent mission of the republic of lithuania to the united nations, geneva

mr. Janušonis Trainee Permanent mission of the republic of lithuania to the united nations, geneva

ms. Karazijaitė Trainee Permanent mission of the republic of lithuania to the united nations, geneva

macedoniamr. Aleksandar Todosiev senior Advisor ministry of Interior

mr. sasho georgievski eXPerT ministry of Interior

madagascarmr. solofo razafitrimo Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Permanent mission of the republic of madagascar to the united nations, geneva

ms. harifera elisa rabemananjara Counsellor Permanent mission of the republic of madagascar to the united nations, geneva


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malaysiamr. syuhaida Abdul Wahab Zen delegate Permanent mission of malaysia to the united nations, geneva

mr. mohd Zaini mohd Akhir delegate Permanent mission of malaysia to the united nations, geneva

mr. Amri Bakhtiar Counsellor Permanent mission of malaysia to the united nations, geneva

malimr. djibril Kane magistrate ministry of Justice

mr. mamoudou sow Chief of department of research and general studies ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

maltamr. gregory Camilleri First secretary Permanent mission of the republic of malta to the united nations, geneva

mongoliamr. Chingarid Tsogtbaatar Third secretary, law and Treaty department ministry of Foreign Affairs

montenegromr. markovic mladen head of special Antiterrorist unit, Commander ministry of Internal Affairs

moroccomr. Abderrazzak laassel head of division division of global safety and social Issues

mr. Zakaria Amari delegate ministry of Foreign Affairs

mr. Yessef mohamed Caid Principal ministry of Interior

mr. Boubker sabik Commissioner of Police dgsn

myanmarmr. Kyaw nyunt lwin Counsellor Permanent mission of the republic of the union of myanmar to the united nations, geneva

ms. mya sandar Attaché Permanent mission of the republic of the union of myanmar to the united nations, geneva

namibiamr. simon madjumo maruta Chargé d`Affaires Permanent mission of the republic of namibia to the united nations, geneva

mr. Absalom nghifitikeko First secretary Permanent mission of the republic of namibia to the united nations, geneva

mr. menias libuto Commissioner namibian Police Force

mr. ephraim Angombe shikongo deputy Commissioner, legal officer, nAmPol ministry of safety and security

netherlandsmr. Bouwen martyn meeder senior International Advisor ministry of security and Justice

new Zealandmr. Joe Ballard First secretary Permanent mission of new Zealand to the united nations, geneva

nigermr. Abdoulaye mohamadou director of the ministry Cabinet, President of the national Counter-Terrorism Committee ministry of Foreign Affairs

mr. Issaufau garba First secretary ministry of Foreign Affairs

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nigeriamr. george Femi special Advisor to the Foreign minister ministry of Foreign Affairs

mrs. Ceclila Yahaya director, Third united nations division ministry of Foreign Affairs

mr. gabriel Asaoki diplomat Permanent mission of nigeria to the united nations, geneva

mr. Chichi umesi second secretary Permanent mission of nigeria to the united nations, geneva

omanmr. omar Al saqatri director of Terrorism office ministry of Foreign Affairs

Pakistanmr. Zamir Akram Permanent representative Permanent mission of Pakistan to the united nations, geneva

mr. shafqat Ali Khan deputy Permanent representative Permanent mission of Pakistan to the united nations, geneva

mr. Athar hussain Khan sial Additional secretary ministry of Interior

mr. Ahsan nabeel First secretary Permanent mission of Pakistan to the united nations, geneva

mr. Irfan mahmood Bokhari Third secretary Permanent mission of Pakistan to the united nations, geneva

Panamamr. Alberto Brin Permanent representative Permanent mission of Panama to the united nations, geneva

mr. Alejandro gantes Counsellor Permanent mission of Panama to the united nations, geneva

Paraguaymr. Carlos Benitez head of the department ministry of Interior, secretary of the Prevention of Terrorism of the national Police

Philippinesmr. raphael hermoso director, Political and security Affairs division department of Foreign Affairs

mrs. noralyn Juabaira-Baja minister Permanent mission of the republic of the Philippines to the united nations, geneva

ms. hossana dela Cruz Attaché Permanent mission of the republic of the Philippines to the united nations, geneva

Polanddr. Cezary lusinski deputy Permanent representative Permanent mission of the republic of Poland to the united nations, geneva

Qatarmr. saif Ahmed Al-Thani head, department of International Cooperaion ministry of Interior

mr. nasser Yousuf Al-marri Brigadier ministry of Interior

republic of Koreamr. Chang min Kim deputy Permanent representative Permanent mission of the republic of Korea to the united nations, geneva

mr. Younghyo Park Counsellor Permanent mission of the republic of Korea to the united nations, geneva

ms. seung Yeon Cho second secretary International security Affairs division, ministry of Foreign Affairs

mr. myong hyok Kim second secretary Permanent mission of the republic of Korea to the united nations, geneva


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republic of of moldovamr. victor onufrei delegate ministry of Foreign Affairs

romaniams. maria Ciobanu Ambassador Permanent mission of romania to the united nations, geneva

mr. Florin saghi minister counselor ministry of Foreign Affairs

russian Federationmr. dmitry Feoktistov deputy director, department on new Challenges and Threats ministry of Foreign Affairs

mr. Alexander Tarasov Assistant to the special representative to the russian President ministry of Foreign Affaris

mr. Arsen Bogodynev Attaché Permanent mission of the russian Federation to the united nations, geneva

rwandamr. Fidele mugengana Chief superindentant - Commissioner for Intelligence rwanda national Police

saint vincent and the grenadinesmr. michael Charles deputy Commissioner of Police royal st. vincent and the grenadines Police Force

saudi Arabiah.e. Ambassador Abdallah Yahya Al-mouallimi Permanent representative Permanent mission of saudi Arabia to the united nations, new York

mr. mohammed hijazi Chief de Cabinet Permanent mission of saudi Arabia to the united nations, new York

senegalmr. malick ndao First Counsellor, legal Advisor Permanent mission of senegal to the united nations, new York

seychellesmr. daniel Charles mellie director national Intelligence service

mr. Ted michael Barbe o.C Criminal Intelligence section seychelles Police Force

sierra leonemr. martin lavahun director, organized Crime operations Central Intelligence and security unit - office of national security

Col. ronnie harleston military Advisor/ Counsellor Permanent mission of sierra leone to the united nations, new York

slovakiamr. Karol sefcik First secretary, department of disarmament Counterterrorism ministry of Foreign and european Affairs

sloveniamr. matjaz Kovacic Permanent representative Permanent mission of the republice of slovenia to the united nations, geneva

mr. Andrej Zitko Counsellor Permanent mission of the republice of slovenia to the united nations, geneva

south Africah.e. Ambassador Abdul samad minty Permanent representative Permanent mission of the republic of south Africa to the united nations, genevas

h.e. Ambassador Pieter vermeulen Chief director department of International relations and Cooperation

ms. Chantelle naidoo First secretary Permanent mission of the republic of south Africa to the united nations, geneva

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spainms. sonia ramos Piñeiro director, directorate-general for the support to victims of Terrorism ministry of Interior

mr. Francisco Toro head of service - Institutional relations department national Counterterrorist Coordination Center - ministry of Interior

mr. vicente Cacho Counsellor, human rights unit Permanent mission of spain to the united nations, geneva

mr. louis A redondo Counsellor, human rights unit Permanent mission of spain to the united nations, geneva

mr. manuel Alhama Counsellor, human rights unit Permanent mission of spain to the united nations, geneva

mr. Francisco Coria Attaché, human rights unit Permanent mission of spain to the united nations, geneva

sri lankah.e. Ambassador ravinatha Aryasinha Permanent representative Permanent mission of the democratic socialist republic of sri lanka to united nations, geneva

ms. manisha gunasekera deputy Permanent representative Permanent mission of the democratic socialist republic of sri lanka to united nations, geneva

mr. Perera Chatura second secretary Permanent mission of the democratic socialist republic of sri lanka to united nations, geneva

surinamems. Kitty sweeb minister Counselor/ deputy Permanent representative Permanent mission of the republic of suriname to the united nations

swedenmr. Bjorn Cappelin First secretary Permanent mission of sweden to the united nations, geneva

switzerlandmr. urs schmid deputy Permanent representative Permanent mission of switzerland to the united nations, geneva

mr. damien Cottier Chief of staff and senior Advisor to the Foreign minister department of Foreign Affairs

mr. daniel Frank deputy Coordinator for Counter-Terrorism department of Foreign Affairs, directorate of International law

mr. Tilman renz deputy head of Information department of Foreign Affairs

ms. nina Blum Advisor to the Coordinator for Counter-Terrorism department of Foreign Affairs, directorate of International law

ms. michele Coduri head of section, division for security Policy, International security section department of Foreign Affairs

mr. Pascal-hervé Bogdañski senior Adviser department of Foreign Affairs

ms. riccarda Chanda diplomatic officer, un Coordination department of Foreign Affairs

mr. daniel möckli Adviser department of Foreign Affairs

syrian Arab republich.e. Ambassador Faisal hamoui Permanent representative Permanent mission of the syrian Arab republic to the united nations, geneva

mr. mohamad darwisheh major general, director of the Criminal security Administration ministry of Interior

mr. Tamim madani First secretary Permanent mission of the syrian Arab republic to the united nations, geneva

Tajikistanmr. Ashurmuhammad Afgonov head of division, department of Anti-Terrorism state Committee of national security


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Thailandmr. natapanu nopakun Counsellor Permanent mission of Thailand to the united nations, geneva

ms. suzanne roset research Assistant Permanent mission of Thailand to the united nations, geneva

mr. Pakawat srisukwattana second secretary Permanent mission of Thailand to the united nations, geneva

Tunisiamr. Ammar Falah head of delegation ministry of Interior

mr. slim ghariani Counsellor Permanent mission of Tunisia to the united nations, geneva

Turkeyh.e. Ambassador Tunc ugdul director general for research and security Affairs ministry of Foreign Affairs

uganda mr. Caesar Bahwezi Ag CP, head Counter Terrorism Intelligence unit Counter Terrorism Police, uganda Police Force

ukrainemr. serhii Potievskyi head of department security service of ukraine, department of national statehood Protection

mr. vitaliy naida deputy Chief Antiterrorist Centre to the security service

united Arab emiratesmr. obaid salem Al Zaabi Permanent representative Permanent mission of the united Arab emirates to the united nations, geneva

mr. naser Alzaabi Counterterrorism officer ministry of Interior

mr. rashed Al shamsi First secretary Permanent mission of the united Arab emirates to the united nations, geneva

united Kingdom of great Britain and northern Irelandms. Jo Adamson Permanent representative to the Conference on disarmament Permanent mission of the united Kingdom to the united nations, geneva

mr. guy Pollard deputy Permanent representative Permanent mission of the united Kingdom to the united nations, geneva

mr. richard Cowin deputy head, strategic engagement Team Counter Terrorism depart

ms. eleonora saggese Attaché Permanent mission of the united Kingdom to the united nations, geneva

united republic of Tanzaniamr. John William nyaulingo deputy Coordinator national Counter-Terrorism Center

united states of Americamr. eric rosand senior Advisor and gCTF Coordinator us department of state

ms. leaksmy norin multilateral Affairs Advisor, Bureau of Counterterrorism u.s. department of state

uruguayms. laura dupuy Permanent representative Permanent mission of uruguay to the united nations, geneva

ms. estela Queirolo Counsellor Permanent mission of uruguay to the united nations, geneva irst secretary

viet namhmr. Quoc Tru Pham deputy Permanent representative Permanent mission of the socialist republic of viet nam to the united nations, geneva

mr. Bui hoang long First secretary Permanent mission of the socialist republic of viet nam to the united nations, geneva

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Yemenmr. Tarek mutahar Counsellor Permanent mission of the republic of Yemen to the united nations, geneva

Zambiamr. ndui Akapelwa special Assistant to the Permanent secretary ministry of home Affairs

mr. david Chiseso Anti-Terrorism desk officer Zambia Police service

Zimbabwemr. Charles ndoro Chief superintendent - operations of the Zimbabwe republic Police Zimbabwe republic Police

CTITF and entities

united nations mr. Alexander evans Coordinator 1267 monitoring Team, Al-Qaida/Taliban monitoring Team

mr. mike smith executive director Counter-Terrorism executive directorate (CTed)

mr. Jehangir Alam Khan director Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force (CTITF) office

mr. muhammad rafiuddin shah Team leader, senior Political Affairs officer Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force (CTITF) office

mr. suman Pradhan Political Affairs officer Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force (CTITF) office

mr. Zeeshan Amin Political Affairs officer Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force (CTITF) office

ms. Johnette mannato Administrative Assistant Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force (CTITF) office

mr. Fabrizio Trezza Administrative Assistant Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force (CTITF) office

mr. Fernando moya Castro Transnational organized Crime officer department of Peace Keeping operations (dPKo), Police division

mr. simon Bagshaw senior Policy Advisor, Policy development and studies Branch office for the Coordination of humanitarian Affairs (oChA)

ms. Katrin hett Political Affairs officer office of the under-secretary-general, department of Political Affairs

mr. daanish masood Advisor - Political Affairs and media united nations Alliance of Civilizations (unAoC)

mr. neil Buhne director, Bureau for Crisis Prevention and recovery united nations development Programme (undP)


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ms. Clare stark strategic Planning specialist, Bureau of strategic Planning united nations educational, scientific and Cultural organization (unesCo)

mr. Cameron rashleigh rsd Advisor, Protection and national security unit, division of International Protection united nations high Commissioner for refugees (unhCr)

mr. dennis Kennedy head, Counter-Terrorism Programme united nations Interregional Crime and Justice research Institute (unICrI)

mr. Jonathan laurence lucas director united nations Interregional Crime and Justice research Institute (unICrI)

mr. Ben emmerson special rapporteur on human rights united nations office of the high Commissioner on human rights (unohChr)

ms. Claudia gross human rights oficer united nations office of the high Commissioner on human rights (unohChr)

ms. helle Iversen human rights oficer united nations office of the high Commissioner on human rights (unohChr)

mr. orest nowosad Chief, special Procedures Branch, Protection, religion, Accountability and human security (PrAhs) united nations office of the high Commissioner on human rights (unohChr)

ms. lisa oldring human rights oficer united nations office of the high Commissioner on human rights (unohChr)

ms. marta requena Chief, Terrorism Prevention Branch united nations office on drugs and Crime (unodC)

ms. shahrbanou Tadjbakhsh Consultant united nations regional Center for Preventative diplomacy in Central Asia (unrCCA)

International Atomic energy Agency (IAeA)ms. maria rita mazzanti head of office IAeA geneva office

mr. david Knight head of division Immigration and Border management

InTerPolmr. glyn lewis Assistant-director for Public safety and Terrorism general secretariat

organization for the Prohibibion of Chemical Weapons (oPCW)mr. Attila Zimonyi director office of strategy and Policy

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African Center for the study and research on Terrorism (ACsrT)mr. Ameur dahmani head of unit data Base unite, Counter-Terrorism Cooperation

Amnesty International ms. Joanne mariner senior Crisis reponse Advisor research and Crisis response

Blackbox sounds mr. shehryar niaz Ahmed senior manager Blackbox sounds

ms. Fatima ghani manager Creative Blackbox sounds

mr. Irshad Ali Khan general manager Blackbox sounds

mr. Tauseeq syed managing director Blackbox sounds

Center on global Counterterrorism Cooperationms. naureen Fink senior Analyst Center on global Counterterrorism Cooperation

Commonwealthms. margaret Bruce legal officer Commonwealth secretariat

Council of europeh.e. Ambassador Apetru dumitriu Permanent observer Permanent delegation of the Council of europe to the united nations

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european union, (eu eeAs)mr. michael merker head of Counter-Terrorism european external Action service (eu eeAs)

Fundacion miguel Angel Blancoms. maria mota expert Analyst International Affairs, victims of Terrorism and Terrorism Prevention

geneva Centre for security Policy mr. Khalid Koser deputy director and Academic dean geneva Centre for security Policy

Freed Tanner director geneva Centre for security Policy

hedaya Centre mr. maqsoud Kruse Chief executive officer Center for Countering violent extremism

mr. Adel maqsud executive director Center for Countering violent extremism

mr. Ivo veenkamp Chief operating officer Center for Countering violent extremism

human security Collectivems. lia van Broekhoven executive director human security Collective

Institute for security services (Iss)ms. Cheryl Frank Program manager International Crime in Africa Programme (ICAP)r

Intergovernmental Authority for development, security sector Program (IgAd – IssP) mr. Abebe muluneh Beyene head IgAd security sector Program (IssP)

International Centre for Counter-Terrorism (ICCT)mr. Peter Knoope director International Centre for Counter-Terrorism (ICCT)

International network for strategic studies on Conflicts in Africa (rIesCA)dr. Boubacar daouda diallo Coordonnateur réseau International d’etudes stratégiques sur les Conflits en Afrique (rIesCA)

Internatoinal law enforcement Academy (IleA)mr. monthon ngernwattana general - executive director Internatoinal law enforcement Academy (IleA)

national organization of victims of Terrorism (onvT))ms. Fatima-Zohra Flici general secretary national organization of victims of Terrorism (onvT)

organization for security and Co-operation in europemr. reinhard uhrig deputy head and Programme Co-ordinator Transnational Threats department, Action Against Terrorism unit

organization of Islamic Cooperation (oICmr. slimane Chikh Ambassador Permanent mission of the oIC to the united nations, geneva

Quilliam Foundation mr. maajid nawaz Co-Founder & Chairman Quilliam Foundation

souffran groupmr. richard Barrett director souffran group

southeast Asia regional Centre for Counter Terrorism (seArCCTmr. hidayat Abdul hamid deputy director general southeast Asia regional Centre for Counter Terrorism (seArCCT)

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Speeches of Co-Chairs in Opening Session

Statement of Mr Jeffrey Feltman

Your excellency, mr. didier Burkhalter, vice-President of the Federal Council and minister of Foreign Affairs, government of switzerland

Your excellency, Ambassador Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, director-general of the united nations office in geneva

Your excellency, ms. navanethem Pillay, united nations high Commissioner for human rights

distinguished delegates,

excellencies,

ladies and gentlemen.

It is my distinct privilege to welcome you all to the International Counter-Terrorism Focal Points Conference on Addressing Conditions Conducive to the spread of Terrorism and Promoting regional Cooperation.

let me begin by extending my sincere gratitude to h.e. minister Burkhalter for co-chairing this Conference. Through him, I wish to thank the government of switzerland for the support it has provided to the united nations Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force (CTITF) in convening this event.

And I thank all of you who have traveled from great distances to participate in what I trust will be rich and thought-provoking discussions.

ladies and gentlemen,

This Conference takes place at a critical time in the international community’s struggle against terrorism and extremism. If we scan the international landscape today, unfortunately, we see terrorism expanding its geographic range, reaching distant and unlikely corners and not confined to a select group of countries or a single region.

At the same time, the mere fact that conferences such as today’s as well as the regional workshops preceding it take place, also points not only to increased international awareness but also resolve to


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jointly tackle one of today’s greatest global challenges.

When considering the twin aspects of our theme:

Addressing Conditions Conducive to the spread of Terrorism;

and Promoting regional Cooperation

and putting them in relation to the un’s mandate as stipulated in the global Counter-terrorism strategy, there appear to be three main questions that we should address today and tomorrow:

- how do we translate the global resolve to counter terrorism into practical cooperation at regional level?

- how do we move beyond combating the criminal aspects of terrorism and address its root causes more effectively?

- And how do we ensure that we do not call into question the full respect of human rights when fighting terrorism?

Allow me to sketch some initial suggestions based on the secretary-general’s call for the un as a whole to closely work with member states to ensure that we do not simply respond to ever more sophisticated attacks but that we get ahead of the ones calling into question everyone’s right to a life in dignity and security.

With regard to the question of how to translate the global resolve to counter terrorism into practical cooperation at regional level, the un has started by reviewing its own internal cooperation:

The secretary-general has requested all relevant un agencies to collaborate under their respective mandates to counter terrorism.

While the primary responsibility for the implementation of the global strategy rests with member states, CTITF’s coordination and coherence role ensures that the un system is attuned to the needs of member states and provides them with the necessary policy support, as well as technical assistance.

CTITF has brought 31 un entities under its framework to coordinate the un’s CT-related activities. several security Council mandated bodies, including the Counter-Terrorism executive directorate (CTed) of the Counter-Terrorism Committee, the Al-Qaida Taliban sanctions monitoring Teams and the 1540 monitoring Team and the un office on drugs and Crime (unodC) are key partners under the CTITF framework. While progress has been made, we are striving to further enhance internal coordination and coherence.

With regard our role in assisting enhanced regional cooperation, I see it two-fold: first, building in-depth knowledge of the global Counter-Terrorism strategy amongst a broad spectrum of national authorities, relevant ministries, regional organizations, civil society and a variety of other non-traditional stakeholders; and second, to assist member states with capacity-building.

under this initiative, the CTITF has convened regional events on the implementation of the strategy in southeast Asia, eastern Africa, southern Africa and south Asia, and will convene the next regional event

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for Western African and the sahel in nigeria next month.

I thank the governments of Bangladesh, ethiopia, namibia, nigeria and Indonesia for their partnership in this important endeavor. I also thank the governments of Austria, germany, norway, switzerland, Turkey and the united states for making this initiative possible.

In each of the regional workshops that the CTITF organized, three key messages were shared: first, terrorism can be effectively countered through meaningful, inclusive and broad-based coordination between all relevant national ministries, agencies and civil society partners. second, regional counter-terrorism mechanisms must be strengthened to enhance cross-border cooperation against a threat that is not confined within political borders. And last but not least, states must give due consideration to conditions that are conducive to the spread of terrorism and provide terrorists an appealing narrative to spread hate, foment extremism and provoke violence.

moving beyond the national level, we know that states cannot win the battle against terrorism alone. They must cooperate with each other, starting with cooperation at the regional level.

When a group of regional states synchronize their respective legislation, appoint coordinators or focal points on institutional coordination, develop mechanisms for sustained cooperation and address the threat of terrorism with collective resolve, terrorists find it difficult to recruit, move, raise funds or carry out their activities within that region.

A number of regions in the world have demonstrated that strong counter-terrorism cooperation at the regional level is possible. We should continue supporting more regional cooperation in other regions of the world. The un is your partner in enhancing regional links.

let me now turn to my second question: how do we move beyond combating the criminal aspects of terrorism and address its root causes more effectively?

While terrorism cannot be justified for any reason or for any grievance, we also know that there are socio-economic and political conditions that let terrorists gain sympathy, spread extremism and develop a narrative in support for violence.

unemployment, intolerance, lack of education, on-going conflict, the absence of the rule of law and good governance – all can become factors that could help terrorism and extremism spread. We need to learn from each other and work across sectors to ensure that link short-term actions with longer term investments in better livelihoods and opportunities for all.

national counter-terrorism focal points serve a critical purpose in ensuring that all relevant sections of government, including those sections that are not traditionally associated with security, are playing their part in fostering dialogue between communities, preventing radicalization, improving law enforcement, suppressing the financing of terrorism and ensuring that all national counter-terrorism policies are in accordance with international human rights, humanitarian and refugee laws. Through this Conference, the united nations intends to further emphasize the critical role that counter-terrorism coordinators play in the fight against terrorism at the national, regional and international levels.

And now to my final opening question: how do we ensure that we do not call into question the full respect of human rights when fighting terrorism?


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The human rights principles provide us with our common basis on how to allow every person to lead a life in dignity and freedom. If we allow compromise on human rights we are not countering terrorism but letting it gets its way. When the principles enshrined in the human rights instruments are disrespected, extremism tends to thrive. In turn, the human rights principles provide us with a strong basis for making the case against terrorism. Thus, rather than seeing a dichotomy, I see human rights as one of our greatest assets in finding sustainable solutions to countering extremism and terrorism.

high Commissioner Pillay’s team closely cooperates with CTITF and member states and provide us with practical suggestions on how to make the positive correlation more explicit.

As we begin our two days of discourse, I invite you to share your experiences and your knowledge on these topics. We at the united nations are keen to hear your views. At the conclusion of this Conference, we will share a short informal Chair’s summary that will help guide our work in the near future. And I will brief the secretary-general upon my return to new York.

As Chairman of the CTITF and executive director of the united nations Counter-Terrorism Centre (unCCT), I will ensure more effective action in implementing the global Counter-Terrorism strategy by the united nations.

I am confident that the challenge of terrorism is not insurmountable if we act jointly.

Thank you.

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Keynote Speech of H E Mr Didier Burkhalter Vice-President of the Federal Council and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland

“For an Integrated strategy: In order to effectively fight Terrorism, development and respect for human rights must be linked with the security dimension”

under-secretary-general Feltman,

director-general Tokayev,

high Commissioner Pillay,

ministers,

excellencies,

ladies and gentlemen,

geneva is a city of peace and the capital of human rights. It may therefore seem paradoxical to hold a meeting in geneva to talk of terror and of terrorism. But nothing could be more logical.

We live in a world marked by great complexity and rapid change. new powers are emerging, the balance of power is shifting and we are confronted with global challenges. In this context, it is more difficult, but also more necessary than ever before, to establish the foundations of effective global government. geneva has a central role to play in the coordination of these efforts.

The swiss government is convinced that the fight against terrorism is one of the global challenges that deserve and demand our collective attention. All states are affected by this threat and no single state can tackle it on its own.

The results of international co-operation in the fight against terrorism are encouraging and the un has a central role to play.

The reason why the un is so important in countering terrorism is its holistic approach. The un acts holistically through its universality and in the way in which it interlinks different issues in addressing terrorism.

In march 2005, the secretary-general emphasized that in an increasingly interconnected world, progress in the areas of development, security and human rights must go hand in hand.

The follow-up report of April 2006 entitled “uniting against terrorism: recommendations for a global counter-terrorism strategy”, applied this idea to the specific counter-terrorism challenge. This report underpins today’s global Counter-Terrorism strategy. It is based on the principle that development can only be achieved and sustained if institutions and mechanisms of governance ensure the security and safety of its citizens. The report convincingly argues that a counter-terrorism policy can only become successful when the security issue is interlinked with development and human rights.


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excellencies, ladies and gentlemen

This point is pivotal: the success of an antiterrorism policy can be guaranteed only by associating development and respect for human rights with the security dimension.

Any other approach would merely mean treating the symptoms of the disease without trying to treat the cause.

This spirit—an integrated and coherent approach, a global vision - naturally finds its place here in geneva. The challenges of development, human rights and human security are dealt with here throughout the year in the numerous international organisations and ngos that are based here and in the many international conferences and seminars. What better place could there be in which to acquire a global vision of them and to discern their interconnections?

There is a specific spirit that pervades geneva. The spirit of peace, the spirit of human values. And the spirit of cooperation between nations and with the numerous other actors on the international scene.

Working together in a coordinated manner is something that we take for granted in our daily interaction. I hope that this spirit of geneva and the high level of competence that is present here will contribute to the success of this conference.

We are particularly happy that the Counter Terrorism Implementation Task Force (CTITF) established by the secretary general has requested switzerland to host this second International Focal Points Conference against Terrorism.

I would like to thank our host, the united nations in geneva, and in particular director-general Tokayev, for their hospitality.

I would also like to express our gratitude to the Co-Chair of this Conference, under-secretary-general Feltman, for the efforts made by him and his team to prepare this conference and, we firmly believe, to ensure its success.

The presence of navi Pillay, high Commissioner for human rights further underlines the importance of respect for human rights as part of a holistic strategy.

The un global Counter-Terrorism strategy is based on four key elements:

- measures to address the conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism;

- measures to prevent and combat terrorism focusing on non-military tool;

- strengthening of national capacities to fight terrorism;

- measures to ensure respect for human rights for all and the rule of law as the fundamental basis of the fight against terrorism.

This global approach creates a framework enabling coherent action to counter a complex phenomenon, a highly protean disease which requires treatment on various fronts.

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By highlighting the importance of respecting human rights and the rule of law, the strategy reminds us that the fundamental values of our societies - values that terrorists are combating - must be preserved precisely in this fight. here synergies between security, development and human rights are crucial when confronted with a terrorist threat that is particularly complex and constantly evolving.

We also need to remember that the quest for security must not lead to excessive infringements of the right to privacy, which is a cornerstone of individual liberty. Would we have a better society if honest citizens were subjected to constant surveillance by governments, with all the abuses that this may bring? In switzerland’s view the answer is definitely no.

here synergies between security, development and human rights are crucial when confronted with a terrorist threat that is complex and constantly developing.

The threat of terrorism includes the taking and killing of hostages, as was the case in In Amenas in Algeria in January, and the killing of seven hostages from four countries in nigeria in march this year. It also includes the terrorist attacks in niger in may which caused numerous deaths and injuries.

The threat posed by individuals turning into terrorists has also moved to the foreground, as we have seen in the attacks in Boston and london.

The un itself has not been spared from terrorist attacks either, as the attack on an office in the compound of the International organization for migration has shown. At the end of may, the heart of the humanitarian world was hit, when the office of the International Committee of the red Cross in Afghanistan was attacked.

our thoughts go out to the victims of such attacks and to their families, and to all the victims of terrorist attacks throughout the world. switzerland condemns terrorism in all its forms. These recent examples tragically demonstrate how essential international cooperation and the work that we are doing here today is.

Terrorism does not respect national borders. It is a complex evil that poisons our societies. Clearly it cannot be associated with any particular ethnic origin, nationality or religion. no society is spared by this phenomenon.

switzerland actively supports the integrated implementation of the global counter-terrorist strategy. Together with other states and in cooperation with the united nations, in 2007 we launched the Process on global cooperation in the fight against terrorism. This process aims to streamline the coordination of national, regional and international efforts in the application of the four pillars of the strategy.

In 2009, switzerland, together with the governments of Austria, norway, and Turkey, and in close cooperation with the united nations, organized the first International meeting for national Counter-Terrorism Focal Points.

This event led to the idea of holding targeted meetings with a regional dimension. since 2010, switzerland, together with a group of other states, has supported a CTITF initiative on implementing the un strategy at the regional level. regional conferences have taken place in Indonesia, ethiopia, namibia, and Bangladesh – with one more to come this July in nigeria.


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Terrorist networks throughout the world have a common denominator: the determination to cause spectacular destruction. Their political motivations differ and often depend on the regional context. They operate individually and strike locally. regional cooperation is therefore essential if the fight against terrorism is to be effective. We need to find solutions that are adapted to each region in order to counter the recruitment of terrorists at the local level.

The objective of today’s conference is to provide a platform for exchanges of counter-terrorism focal points and on how to coordinate measures at all levels.

switzerland also appeals - and geneva is one of the best places in which to this - for greater cooperation between the actors involved, ngos, religious communities and the academic world. Cooperation of this kind can lead to truly integrated and coordinated action on all levels, including the local level.

The increasing number of kidnappings and subsequent demands for ransom by terrorist groups is a development that worries switzerland. This system, which is a squalid reduction of human life to the level of a mere commodity, has become an essential source of finance for terrorism. switzerland has stated clearly that it refuses to pay ransoms and urges all states to follow its example. We must not succumb to the logic of terrorists and we must not be caught in this infernal spiral. What we need to do is to improve international cooperation to prevent kidnappings. And when the kidnappings take place, we ensure better cooperation to save the hostages and to secure their release. This is why switzerland strongly supported the efforts to adopt the Algiers memorandum.

Prevention also has a crucial role to play. We have to increase the awareness of vulnerable groups that supporting terrorist kidnappings is harming their interests. support for terrorist movements will not help them to improve their standard of living. This belief is a dangerous illusion.

Civil society can play a key role here. Activity by states to bring about good governance, stability and development are equally crucial. The examples of somalia and of sahel demonstrate a clear need for an integrated approach to this problem.

states can fight against terrorism, but terrorism cannot be defeated until societies have incorporated this dimension. here again the importance of a holistic approach cannot be underestimated.

To be effective, a strategy needs to move from words to actions. switzerland takes resolute action on the basis of its foreign policy strategy. I would now like to set out the five key areas of switzerland’s counter-terrorism strategy.

1) We attach particular importance to governance. effective international cooperation presupposes the existence of a solid multilateral architecture. switzerland supports the work of the Task Force and promotes relations between the united nations, the global Forum against Terrorism and regional and sub-regional organisations.

2) We support reflections at the global level and the local level. switzerland supports cooperation between international and regional organisations. In may we supported a conference on the use of special investigation techniques to combat terrorism jointly organised by the Council of europe, the osCe, the Arab league and the united nations. In 2014, switzerland will assume the chairmanship in

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office of the organisation for security and Cooperation in europe. We intend to organise an international conference on the anti-terrorist fight to explore possibilities of greater synergies between the osCe, the united nations and the global Counter-Terrorism Forum.

3) We are developing an approach based on the rule of law. The fight against terrorism should not suspend, but on the contrary should strengthen, the promotion of human rights and the primacy of law. This applies in particular to international humanitarian law, which was established here 150 years ago with the creation of the ICrC and one year later with the the first geneva Convention. The fight against terrorism must go hand in hand with all the measures necessary to protect the life and the physical integrity of innocent persons. Attacks against terrorists must be targeted and must comply with international law, regardless of whether these attacks are carried out by human beings, drones or automatic machines.

switzerland is a partner in a new initiative of the CTITF on the training and capacity building of law enforcement officials on human rights, the rule of law and the prevention of terrorism.

In october, in partnership with the united nations here in geneva, we will launch a new global initiative on effective counter-terrorism investigations and prosecutions while respecting human rights and the rule of law.

4) switzerland combines soft and hard security. The first pillar of the global strategy aims to “eliminate poverty and promote sustained economic growth, sustainable development and prosperity for all.” This is what has prompted switzerland, currently the 11th largest global donor, to considerably increase its budget for development and international cooperation in the coming years to achieve the target of 0.5% of gross national product in 2015. last year the swiss parliament voted in favour of a four-year credit of more than ChF 11 billion in order to achieve this goal. moreover switzerland actively supports the millennium development goals and will remain committed to the programme of sustainable development after 2015.

switzerland is also continuing its activity in the area of peace promotion. Its global strategy rightly points out that the failure to resolve conflicts is likely to fuel terrorism and that the “peaceful settlement of such conflicts contributes to the strengthening of the global fight against terrorism.”

5) Finally, switzerland is making serious efforts to fight the financing of terrorism. It wishes to see a strong and irreproachable financial centre which takes active measures to prevent financing for terrorist or criminal purposes. We intend to establish regulations to achieve this goal, but without entering into the logic of a permanent suspicion vis-à-vis financial institutions or non-profit organisations. We support the projects of the security Council to ensure that charitable organisations are not used to finance terrorism and to freeze the assets of terrorist organisations.

The international community has made huge progress in its efforts to fight terrorism in a coordinated manner and by adopting an integrated approach. This is most encouraging. We salute the activities of the Task Force, of its working groups, of its office and of the united nations Centre for the fight against terrorism. We also welcome the measures taken by other member states.


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however, a great deal still remains to be done. In his five-year action programme announced in January 2012, united nations secretary-general mr Ban Ki-moon reaffirms the importance of the coherent approach by the united nations in the fight against terrorism, notably with regard to implementation at the national level.

We strongly support the proposal of the secretary-general to create the position of a un coordinator for the fight against terrorism. The creation of such an institution or another coordination mechanism which would accomplish the same goal would be in keeping with the spirit of the strategy and would promote integrated and coherent implementation.

excellencies, ladies and gentlemen

Terrorists would win the day if they forced us to abandon our values. our struggle begins here, with the fight for values.

Where terrorists divide, we must unite.

Where terrorists kill, allegedly in accordance with principles, we must stress the supreme value of human rights, the most important of which are the right to life and the prohibition of cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment.

Where terrorists break all the rules, we must apply the rule of law.

Where terrorists destroy, we must build.

Where terrorist disregard our individual liberties, we have to stand firm to protect them.

Where terrorists seek to corrupt young people, we must give young people prospects.

What better place in which to tackle this task than geneva, a city of peace, a city of human rights, the cradle of humanitarian law, a central city for development cooperation, a city in which cooperation between states, between international organisations and representatives of society takes place each and every day.

I would like to thank all of you here today, some of whom have come from far afield. Your presence underlines the importance of this fight for life and for dignity. Your commitment is essential for our joint effort to be successful.

I strongly hope that this conference will enable us to move forward in the implementation of the united nations global Anti-terrorist strategy and to do so in a coherent, integrated and resolute fashion.

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