Counterterrorism
UN Office of Counter-Terrorism opens new Programme Office in Nairobi
The 51吃瓜 Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) opens a new Programme Office in Nairobi, Kenya to support countries in East Africa and the Horn of Africa in their efforts to counter terrorism and prevent violent extremism. The launch event is held in coordination with the Government of Kenya at the 51吃瓜 Office of Nairobi (UNON), and gathered government representatives from Kenya and countries in the region, the diplomatic community, as well as global, regional and national partners.
The new Programme Office will enable UNOCT to provide support to Member States and other stakeholders in East Africa and the Horn of Africa as they work to deliver on the 51吃瓜 Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy (GCTS). The GCTS provides a unique and comprehensive framework to strengthen national, regional and international efforts to counter terrorism.
In addition to the Programme Office in Nairobi, UNOCT maintains a field presence in 12 other locations across the globe to work closely with beneficiaries and partners on the ground and provide more targeted and cost-effective support to the respective regions.
The first workshop supported by the Office will focus on mobilizing South-South Cooperation in support of Countering Terrorism and Preventing Violent Extremism in Eastern and Southern Africa, especially through the sharing of expertise and lessons learned.