A three-member delegation of the NGO National Coordination Coalition (NCC) led by Executive Director Ms. Simone Sills attended the Third United Nations High-Level Conference of Heads of Counter-Terrorism Agencies of Member States. This Conference was held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on 19-23 June 2023 under the theme “Addressing Terrorism through Reinvigorated Multilateralism and Institutional Cooperation.”.
The Conference provided a timely opportunity to consider the practical implementation of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy (A/RES/60/288) and its review resolutions, in line with Member States’ priorities, including those on human rights, gender equality, engagement with youth and civil society, as well as ‘whole-of-society’ responses. Moreover, the Conference also provided an important platform for Member States, United Nations entities, intergovernmental organizations, civil society, and the private sector to exchange information, experiences, and good practices while exploring further cooperation.
The theme informed the discourse on the following sessions over the week-long conference.
- Multistakeholder Engagement in Countering Terrorism while Ensuring Compliance with Human Rights and the Rule of Law.
- Building Effective, Resilient, and Accountable Member State Institutions in the Evolving Global Terrorism Landscape.
- The Global Threat Landscape: Assessment of Current and Emerging Trends.
- Strengthening Capacity Building Programmes – Making Them Better Fit for Purpose to Meet Resilience Gaps.
The NGO National Coordination Coalition (NCC) is the umbrella organization that supports and helps coordinate the work of nonprofit/civil society organizations in Guyana focused on policy advocacy for marginalized groups, support to victims of GBV, and the extension of social services to link underserved and vulnerable groups to opportunities for greater empowerment. The team will in the upcoming months engage our partners to continue the work on counter-terrorism and related activities.