UN Call for Input on the implementation of the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy
In December 2025, the Policy, Advocacy, and Strategic Planning Team submitted an input to the UN’s Consultation on the implementation of the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. This submission reinforces the message that effective counter-terrorism must place victims’ rights, needs and voices at its core.
Our key recommendations call for:
- A victim-centred approach throughout counter-terrorism policies, ensuring victims’ rights and needs are considered from prevention through to long-term recovery.
- Stronger and more consistent support for victims of terrorism across countries, so access to specialised services does not depend on where an attack occurs.
- Greater investment in expertise and capacity-building, building on successful models such as centres of expertise, training, and guidance for authorities and support organisations.
- Meaningful involvement of victims and survivors, recognising the value of lived experience in shaping effective and humane policies.
- Improved cross-border cooperation, to better support victims affected by terrorism in multiple countries, including access to justice, information and compensation.
Through these recommendations, VSE continues to advocate for counter-terrorism strategies that are not only secure, but human, inclusive and rights-based.
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