Violent extremism that could be conducive to terrorism is a growing concern worldwide. Extremist groups can proliferate in any area; they take advantage of marginalization and exploit narratives of actual or perceived grievances while promising empowerment or change through the use of violence.
The increase in violent extremist activity in recent years has resulted in a growing international consensus over the urgent need for more comprehensive approaches to traditional security-based counter terrorism measures, including through the development and implementation of prevention measures that address the underlying drivers of violent extremism.
CICTE is the only regional organization with a relevant mandate on the subject in the Hemisphere.
In 2018 OAS Member States agreed to strengthen hemispheric efforts to address and counter this emerging threat to our region by adopting CICTE 2018 Declaration “Strengthening hemispheric efforts to address and counter violent extremism that is conducive to terrorism”. This commitment has been reinforced in the years since and was the topic of the 23 CICTE Meeting held in Mexico City, Mexico.
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