Global Counterterrorism Forum
The Global Counterterrorism Forum is an informal, apolitical, multilateral counter-terrorism (CT) platform that was launched officially in New York on 22 September 2011. The GCTF's goal is to strengthen capabilities in order to develop a strategic, long-term approach to counter terrorism and prevent the violent extremist ideologies that underpin it. The GCTF's mission is to diminish terrorist recruitment and increase countries’ civilian capabilities for dealing with terrorist threats within their borders and regions. The outcome documents of the forum are non-binding and not intended to create legal obligations for national governments. Members The 30 members of the GCTF are: Algeria France Netherlands Spain Australia Germany New Zealand Switzerland Canada India Nigeria Turkey China Indonesia Pakistan United Arab Emirates (UAE) Colombia Italy Qatar United Kingdom (UK) Denmark Japan Russia United States (US) Egypt Jordan Saudi Arabia European Union (EU) Morocco South Africa Partners and outreach Inspired institutions GCERF Hedayah International Institute for Justice and the Rule of Law (IIJ) References External links Counterterrorism in the United States Counterterrorist organizations