Preventing and Countering Terrorism

UNODC aims to improve the efficiency of the entire criminal justice process related to counter-terrorism (CT), whilst meeting adhering to international legal and normative standards. We also intends to enact protection-oriented frameworks to improve support for the survivors of terrorism. Youth and community engagement is the cornerstone of preventive efforts under this component. The programme also aims to improve institutional capacity in countering terrorism financing and International Cooperation.

Major Threats

Our Solutions

Improve the efficiency of the entire criminal justice process related to counter-terrorism (CT) according to international norms and standards.
Enact protection-oriented frameworks to improve support for survivors of terrorism.
Engage with youth and communities to prevent extremist ideologies.
Improve institutional capacity in countering terrorism financing.

Major Outcomes

Enhanced capacity to counter, investigate, prosecute, and adjudicate CT cases;
Strengthened policy mechanisms for providing protection and support to survivors of terrorism;
Engaged youth and community stakeholders to develop strategic communication tools to prevent the emergence of terrorism by sharing information, experiences, and educational material;
Enhanced capacity of criminal justice practitioners to identify, detect and prosecute cases of terrorism financing;
Improved international cooperation in counter-terrorism and related prevention activities through good practice exchange.

United Nations

Office on Drugs and Crime Country Office Pakistan