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UNODC Convenes First Meeting of ICSANT Points of Contact: Strengthening International Cooperation under the Convention

On 25 March 2026, UNODC held the inaugural meeting of ICSANT competent authorities and liaison points in Vienna. It brought together ICSANT POCs in an informal forum to strengthen international cooperation, exchange implementation practices, and enhance information-sharing under the Convention. Read more >

UNODC Promotes Universalization and Effective Implementation of ICSANT among Selected Spanish-speaking Countries in Latin America and the Caribbean

Maldivian Cities take the Lead in Ensuring Community Preparedness in Preventing Violent Extremism, Early Warning, and Resilience Efforts

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			UNODC Mock Trial on ICSANT for Spanish-speaking Countries in South America: Building a More Robust Security Infrastructure for the Region and Beyond From 3 to 5 March 2026, the CBRN Terrorism Prevention Programme of UNODC’s Terrorism Prevention Branch conducted a capacity-building event for Spanish-speaking countries in South America on ICSANT with a focus on criminal investigations and a mock trial. Read more >
			UNODC and European Union Lead Regional Efforts to Enhance Strategic Communications in the Digital Space to Prevent Violent Extremism among Youth in Central Asia UNODC convened the “Regional Workshop on Enhancing Strategic Communications in the Digital Space to Prevent Violent Extremism among Youth in Central Asia” in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on 3-5 February 2026. Read more >
			UNODC Facilitates Regional Exchange on Strengthening Cross-Border Coordination in Countering the Terrorist Use of Improvised Explosive Devices and Drones in the Sahel UNODC organized a regional meeting from 9 to 11 February 2026 in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Read more >
			UNODC Supports Mali in Strengthening Criminal Justice Responses to Cases Involving Foreign Terrorist Fighters UNODC organized a national capacity-building workshop from 3 to 4 February 2026 in Bamako, Mali. Read more >
			UNODC Enhances Best Practices in the Investigation, Prosecution, and Adjudication of Terrorism-Related Cases in Niger UNODC organized a national workshop on best practices for the investigation, prosecution, and adjudication of terrorism cases in Niamey on 2–3 February 2026. Read more >
			UNODC Strengthens Capacities of Criminal Justice Actors on International Judicial Cooperation on Terrorism Cases in Niger On 27 January, UNODC launched a national project on “Strengthening the Capacity of Specialized Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Institutions and Officials to Efficiently Respond to Emerging Threats of Terrorism and its nexus with organized crime in Niger followed by a three-day Training of Trainers on international judicial cooperation, from 27 to 29 January. Read more >
			UNODC Enhances Inter-Agency Cooperation Among First Responders and Criminal Justice Actors on the Collection of Admissible Evidence from Battlefield and Conflict Zones in Niger On 12-13 February 2026, UNODC organized a capacity-building workshop for first responders and judicial actors in Niamey. The workshop focused on improving inter-agency cooperation in the prosecution and judicial use of evidence collected from the battlefield by implementing good practices. Read More>
			International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism (12 February) 12 February marks the International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and when Conducive to Terrorism. This day serves as an opportunity to highlight why prevention matters now, and how inclusive approaches can strengthen resilience before violence occurs. To mark this day, UNODC highlights its PVE work in 2025. Read more >
			UNODC and the United States of America Convene High-Level Seminar on ICSANT for Nairobi-Based Diplomats On 30 January 2026 the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in cooperation with the United States of America, convened a hybrid high-level seminar on ICSANT for Nairobi-based diplomats at the United Nations Office at Nairobi. Read more >
			UNODC Enhances Skills for Criminal Justice Actors in Handling Terrorism Cases in Niger To support the Nigerien criminal justice actors deliver effective criminal justice responses to terrorism, UNODC organized a practical training on drafting decisions and judgements in terrorism cases in Niamey from 4 to 5 February 2026. Read More>
			Strengthening Thailand’s Response to Illicit Firearms: National Authorities and UN Partners Convene in Bangkok On 3 February 2026, a Focus Group Discussion was held on preventing and responding to the acquisition of illicit firearms by terrorists and non state actors, in Bangkok. Read more >
			UNODC Discusses Benefits of Adherence to the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism with the Marshall Islands On 22 January 2026, UNODC met the Permanent Representative of the Republic of the Marshall Islands in Geneva to promote adherence to the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism. Read more >

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