7 October 2022 - For the first time since 2015, the United Nations Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee will hold a special meeting away from Headquarters, in Mumbai and New Delhi, India, on 28 and 29 October, with a focus on the use of new and emerging technologies for terrorist purposes.
Mindful of the increasing threat posed by the misuse of these technologies, the objectives are to: (i) provide an overview of ways Member States are deploying new and emerging technological developments to prevent and counter terrorist narratives and acts and to bring terrorists to justice, consistent with their human rights obligations; (ii) update Member States on recent developments and the latest evidence-based research on threats; (iii) identify continuing challenges; and (iv) share good practices in compliance with international human rights law, industry action, public-private partnerships and legislative, policy and regulatory responses.
The special meeting will focus on three areas - Internet and social media; terrorism financing; and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) - where emerging technologies are experiencing rapid development, growing use by Member States (including for security and counter-terrorism purposes), and increasing threats of abuse for terrorist purposes.
Open to the wider United Nations membership and relevant stakeholders, including international and regional organizations, civil society, private sector, and Global Research Network members, the Counter-Terrorism Committee special meeting, to be broadcast live on UN WebTV, will consider endorsing a declaration on its proceedings.
The Counter-Terrorism Committee is assisted by its Executive Directorate (CTED), which led a series of six technical sessions, held 16 Sept. to 3 Oct., to inform the special meeting and its outcome document.
For media registration & inquiries, contact:
Eileen Travers, Public Information Officer, CTED (travers@un.org / +1 212 963 2897).