Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT)

Last week, Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) Executive Director Naureen Chowdhury Fink was pleased to brief international diplomats and experts during a training session focused on the forthcoming review of the UN Global Counterterrorism Strategy. ED Fink highlighted the roles of emerging technologies and outlined trends and dynamics of the terrorist threat landscape online and the resources and solutions developed by #GIFCT and its nearly 40 member tech companies. The training session underscored the importance of creating practical guidance for the private sector and of strengthening partnerships and engagement to identify and scale up solutions globally. ED Fink stressed that, as the risks are cross-platform and multidimensional, the response needs to be collaborative and multistakeholder, and ensure opportunities for engagement with the tech sector as a key partner in efforts to prevent and counter terrorist content online. We thank United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) and UNICRI - United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute for the opportunity to share insights from our work, and we look forward to continued collaboration. #Collaboration #OnlineSafety #CVE #TechForGood

🚨 Incident Response in Trescore Balneario, Italy 🚨 At 9:20 a.m. EST on March 27, 2026, the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) activated its Perpetrator Content Incident (PCI) in response to a violent extremist attack in Trescore Balneario, Italy. The activation was prompted by the presence of perpetrator-produced content directly related to the event and widely available online. Through PCI activation, relevant content is now added to our hash-sharing database, enabling GIFCT member platforms to act swiftly in accordance with their policies. The PCI was concluded at 5:40 p.m. EST on March 28, 2026. Our thoughts are with the victims and affected communities. 🔗 Read the full blog post for details: https://lnkd.in/gzVic6qv #CounterTerrorism #OnlineSafety #GIFCT #DigitalSafety #CounterViolentExtremism

The Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) is aware of the events that recently occurred in Trescore Balneario, Italy. In response, GIFCT has activated its Perpetrator Content Incident (PCI). At this time, we are working closely with our member companies and multi-stakeholder partners to monitor developments, identify potential related online content, and provide support to members in addressing content relating to this incident. GIFCT will continue to share verified information with members and partners as it becomes available. We thank our stakeholders for their continued engagement, and our thoughts remain with the victims and affected communities. 🔗 Read the blog post for details: https://lnkd.in/gzVic6qv #CounterTerrorism #OnlineSafety #GIFCT #DigitalSafety #CounterViolentExtremism

This week, Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT)’s Senior Director of Membership & Programs Erin Saltman, PhD joined a panel at the Forum de Paris pour la Défense et la Stratégie to explore how terrorism may evolve by 2040, and how we can better counter asymmetric threats in a hyperconnected world. During the panel discussion, Dr. Saltman highlighted key shifts in the online threat landscape - from the exploitation of AI tools and gaming platforms to the importance of youth-focused prevention. She also underscored the need to scale innovative, collaborative approaches to counter terrorist and violent extremist activity online - core to the work of the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism. Thank you to the Académie de défense de l'École militaire for convening such an important discussion. #PDSF2026 #CVE #GIFCT #CounterOnlineExtremism

GIFCT Executive Director Naureen Chowdhury Fink was pleased to join the Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS) New York Office for a recent event, “The Future of Counter-Terrorism: Examining Global Trends and the Next Decade of Cooperation.” The dialogue, featuring subject-matter experts, practitioners, UN officials, and government representatives, provided an important opportunity to take stock of the past two and a half decades of global counterterrorism cooperation against the background of contemporary threats and trends. During the event, Executive Director Fink highlighted GIFCT’s work and the critical importance of including the private sector in multistakeholder collaboration to address transnational threats, especially as emerging technologies and AI present novel risks and opportunities. Thank you, Thomas Tödtling and the KAS team, for hosting a much-needed strategic exchange - we are grateful for the opportunity to engage with these meaningful discussions and look forward to continued exchanges of expertise and experiences. #GIFCT #Collaboration #OnlineSafety #CVE #TechForGood

The Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) is aware of the events that recently occurred in Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico. In response, GIFCT has activated its Incident Response Framework. At this time, we are working closely with our member companies and multi-stakeholder partners to monitor developments, identify potential related online content, and provide support to members in addressing content relating to this incident. GIFCT will continue to share verified information with members and partners as it becomes available. We thank our stakeholders for their continued engagement, and our thoughts remain with the victims and affected communities. #CounterTerrorism #OnlineSafety #GIFCT #DigitalSafety #CounterViolentExtremism

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In a rapidly shifting digital landscape, timely insight matters. As terrorist and violent extremist tactics evolve online, staying ahead requires access to trusted analysis and global perspectives. Our mailing list provides curated research, key updates, and expert insight to support informed, effective responses. Subscribe to receive: ➡️ Analysis on emerging online threat trends ➡️ Updates on international collaboration and GIFCT initiatives ➡️ Strategic perspectives on counter-terrorism and platform safety ➡️ Join a global network working to strengthen digital resilience. Subscribe: https://lnkd.in/e3kACKyS #GIFCT #OnlineSafety #CVE #DigitalResilience #TrustAndSafety #ExpertInsights

The Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) is aware of the events that recently occurred in London, UK. In response, GIFCT has activated its Incident Response Framework. At this time, we are working closely with our member companies and multi-stakeholder partners to monitor developments, identify potential related online content, and provide support to members in addressing content relating to this incident. GIFCT will continue to share verified information with members and partners as it becomes available. We thank our stakeholders for their continued engagement, and our thoughts remain with the victims and affected communities. #CounterTerrorism #OnlineSafety #GIFCT #DigitalSafety #CounterViolentExtremism

Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) hat kürzlich das aktualisierte Campaign-Toolkit veröffentlicht – eine kostenlose Hilfsquelle zur Unterstützung verstärkter Online-Maßnahmen gegen gewaltorientierten Extremismus. Das Toolkit wurde für Aktivistinnen, NGOs und Praktikerinnen entwickelt und bietet praktische Anleitungen, bewährte Strategien und Beispiele aus der Praxis, um bei der Gestaltung, Umsetzung und Bewertung wirksamer digitaler Kampagnen zu helfen. Von der Erstellung effektiver Botschaften bis zur Evaluation ist es darauf angelegt, Ideen in die Tat umzusetzen. Das Toolkit, das auf der Expertise von Praktikerinnen und dem Input der Multi-Stakeholder-Working-Group von GIFCT basiert, trägt zu einer intelligenten, effektiveren Kommunikation bei, die eine sinnvolle Wirkung erzielt. Entdecken Sie das Toolkit: https://lnkd.in/efYciJaS