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What is the UN Global Counter Terrorism Strategy?

What is the UN Global Counter Terrorism Strategy?

UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy The UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy (A/RES/60/288) is a unique global instrument to enhance national, regional and international efforts to counter terrorism.

Why is the UN Global Compact strategy important?

It is our ambition because it is imperative. The 2021–2023 UN Global Compact Strategy is built upon a framework with five key elements. Each element represents a deliberate, specific set of choices on our ambition, on who we will engage on the issues and programmes we will focus upon, and on how we will operate.

What is the purpose of the CT strategy?

The CT Strategy is a unique global instrument to enhance national, regional and international efforts to counter terrorism, including by strengthening cooperation between all key actors (see below).

When was the new UN counter terrorism compact signed?

On 23 February 2018, the Secretary-General signed the new UN Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact, which replaced the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force coordination arrangement.

To this end, the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy calls upon the Member States, International Organizations and the UN System to: Combat smuggling of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear materials Ensure that advances in biotechnology are not used for terrorist purposes

How does the U.S.Government counter bioterrorism?

The U.S. Government’s efforts to counter bioterrorism are comprised of a number of essential elements for which CBER plays an integral role. One such element is the expeditious development and licensing of products to diagnose, treat or prevent disease following exposure to pathogens that have been identified as bioterrorist agents.

What did the UN Security Council do about nuclear terrorism?

The UN Security Council has specifically addressed the threat of weapons of mass destruction and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear terrorism on a number of occasions. In resolution 1373 (2001), the Council recognized the connection between international terrorism and, inter alia, the illegal movement of such materials.

What can member states do to prevent terrorism?

Member States have an enhanced capacity to prevent terrorists from acquiring small arms and light weapons.

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