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COUNTER -TERRORISM

IMPLEMENTATION TASK FORCE CTITFUnited Nations

Secretary-General’sSymposium on International

Counter-Terrorism Cooperation

United Nations Headquarters New York • 19 September 2011

Secretary-General’sSymposium on International

Counter-Terrorism CooperationUnited Nations Headquarters

New York • 19 September 2011

COUNTER -TERRORISM

IMPLEMENTATION TASK FORCE

CTITF

The Symposium was organized by the Executive Office of the Secretary-General (EOSG) and the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force (CTITF) Office, in close cooperation with CTITF entities.

The designations employed and the presentation of the material in this publication do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the Secretariat of the United Nations concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city of area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries.

This document has not been formally edited.

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Contents

Preface v

Statement by Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations, at the Symposium on International Counter-Terrorism Cooperation 1

Opening Session International counter-terrorism cooperation over the last decade

and the role of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy 3

Session II Promoting dialogue, understanding and countering the appeal of terrorism 7

Session III Strengthening law enforcement and capacity-building efforts 11

Session IV Role of regional organizations in counter-terrorism cooperation 15

Session V Promoting human rights and the rule of law while countering terrorism 17

Closing Session The way forward 19

Annex I Chairman’s Summary 21

Annex II Agenda of the Symposium 25

Annex III List of Participants 27

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PrefaceOver the last five years, the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy (A/RES/60/288) has solidified political agreement around core objectives and approaches to countering terrorism, using the strengths of multilateral cooperation. With its four thematic pillars, the Global Strategy is a milestone achievement that has laid the foundations for a comprehensive and integrated response to terrorism at the national, regional and international levels.

As called for by the General Assembly (A/RES/62/272 and A/RES/64/297), our challenge today is to move to practical implementation. The Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force (CTITF), comprising 31 United Nations entities and relevant international organizations, serves as a unique platform for cooperation, as an umbrella for system-wide projects requiring multi-entity engagement, and as an incubator for critical ideas and initiatives.

September 2011 marked the fifth anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. The Secretary-General’s Symposium on International Counter-Terrorism Cooperation brought together a number of Heads of State and Government, heads of international and regional organizations, almost 40 Ministers and numerous senior counter-terrorism officials.

Through the ideas shared by panellists and participants, the Symposium underscored the importance of the Global Strategy and the General Assembly’s reviews, relevant Security Council resolutions and other United Nations efforts undertaken to strengthen international cooperation between States on the entire range of counter-terrorism topics.

This report provides a snapshot of the key ideas shared by participants during the Symposium and provides policymakers, practitioners and the public with a reflection of the resolve of the international community, demonstrated at the highest-level, to counter the threat of terrorism in a manner fully consistent with the Global Strategy. It also serves, we hope, as an inspiration for the international community to continue its collaborative and cooperative work to achieve societies free from the scourge of terrorism.

Robert Orr

Chairman, Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force

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Statement by Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations, at the Symposium on International Counter-Terrorism Cooperation

New York, 19 September 2011

Mr. President [of the 66th Session of the General Assembly],

H.E. Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of Bangladesh,

H.E. Dr. R. M. Marty Natalegawa, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Indonesia,

H.R.H. Prince Saud Al-Faisal Al-Saud, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia,

H.E. Ms. Trinidad Jiménez, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Spain,

H.E. Mr. Eric Holder, Attorney-General, United States of America,

Excellencies,

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Having just observed the anniversary of 9/11, we can say one thing with certainty – the threat of terrorism has not gone away.

In the past decade alone, horrific images from around the world have been seared into our memory.

But any litany of attacks tells just one side of the story – the side in which we are perpetually victimized… the side in which we are seen only on defence…

Consider instead what we here in this room know to be the full picture.

In recent years especially, we have been writing a different story… a story of collective resolve.

In the 2005 World Summit Declaration, world leaders condemned terrorism in all its forms, committed by whomever, wherever and for whatever purposes – the first such high-level consensus.

Another breakthrough came one year later with the unanimous adoption of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy.

The Strategy recognizes that terrorism cannot be combated only through security-related or law enforcement means.

Effective counter-terrorism requires a combination of social, educational, economic and political tools that target those factors that make the terrorist option appear attractive.

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The Strategy also recognizes that human rights are an intrinsic part of the fight against terror, not an acceptable casualty of war.

Security and human rights are not irreconcilable ends of a spectrum, but entirely complementary. The prohibition on torture, fair trials, respect for fundamental freedoms – these are cherished values of human civilization that must not be compromised.

The UN system has come together – 31 entities working as a Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force to give practical meaning to the Strategy in all key areas, including police cooperation, institutional capacity, financing and training.

Both the General Assembly and the Security Council have ratcheted up their efforts, with multilateral action of a kind unheard of only ten years ago.

And while the spotlight on attacks may fade, survivors live on.

All too often in an attack’s aftermath, attention is placed mainly on the “what”, “how” and “why”, and not so much on the “who”. That is why we have given victims a platform, and initiated a dialogue on how best to support their needs.

This effort included the first-ever symposium three years ago that brought many victims together. Their voice is powerful, as can be seen in the riveting documentary, “Killing in the Name”, which they set in motion and which was nominated for an Academy Award this year.

Today’s meeting -- the first with Heads of State and Government as well as ministers -- continues the momentum.

I am pleased to announce that the United Nations has signed an agreement with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the creation of a United Nations Centre for Counter Terrorism.

We are placing a growing emphasis on supporting regional and sub-regional efforts. We welcome the upcoming Global Counter-Terrorism Forum.

We must also reinvigorate our efforts to conclude the Comprehensive Convention against Terrorism.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Four months ago, I visited UN House in Abuja. I saw the life-saving work being carried out there. The attack on our presence in Nigeria, like previous assaults on the United Nations — targeted not only our physical premises but our values and global missions of peace.

What I see here today is a recognition that we are all in this fight together.

What I see here today is the start of a new era in counter-terrorism cooperation.

States recognize that they cannot go it alone.

Let us, together, explore how to deepen our engagement.

Let us chart a course that reflects our determination to defeat terrorism and build a safer, more just and peaceful world for all.

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Opening Session

International counter-terrorism cooperation over the last decade and the role of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism StrategyWith these words from H.E. Mr. Ban Ki-moon (previous page) the international community commenced discussions at the first-ever Secretary-General’s High Level Symposium on International Counter-Terrorism Cooperation. The President of the General Assembly, H.E. Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, presided over the opening session.

“Today’s Symposium comes at an opportune time, reminding us that we can only counter and defeat this threat if we work together and act on our collective commitment to implement the Global Strategy. We must take joint initiatives, share information, participate in collective threat assessments and provide much-needed assistance wherever required to enable our nations to stand strong and united.”

H.E. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, President of the 66th Session of the United Nations

General Assembly

Marking the tenth anniversary of the horrific 9/11 attacks that were perpetrated on a sunny September morning and which prompted concerted international action against the threat of mindless and vicious terrorist violence, leaders and practitioners from around the world assembled at the United Nations headquarters in New York on 19 September 2011 to review their efforts and to renew their resolve to counter the menace.

The Symposium opened with the welcome announcement of the establishment of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT) within the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force (CTITF) Office. The UNCCT, generously financed by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during its initial years, was created to strengthen the United Nations’ role in bringing system-wide coordination and coherence to multilateral counter-terrorism activities and increasing support to Member States on the comprehensive and integrated implementation of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy.

H.E. Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, President of the General Assembly


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The eminent personalities who accompanied the Secretary-General during the opening of the Symposium welcomed the international community’s demonstration of strength and resolve against terrorism. States have collaborated in practical ways and they have many examples of good practices to share with each other. Law enforcement capabilities, aided by technological developments as much as improved institutional coordination, have grown considerably, enabling States to better tackle both terrorism and transnational organized crime. “And yet,” as Indonesia’ Foreign Minister, H.E. Dr. Marty Natalegawa, noted, “much more needs to be done. The threat of terrorism is still mounting. Terrorists can strike anywhere, anytime. The global nature of this challenge has not changed.”

“From our experience of the last few years, we can say that no country or region is free from the threats posed by terrorists. It does not necessarily have to be a group of people with some ill motive; a single individual can also commit acts of terrorism…without the help of any accomplice.”

H.E. Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister, People’s Republic of Bangladesh

The appropriate response, participants emphasized, to this rising challenge is increased cooperation, institutionalized collaboration, frequent sharing of information and best practices and building of capacities and capabilities across all sectors of national and regional setups in order to maximize practical steps and achieve tangible results. And the United Nations is the most suitable mechanism – in some ways, the only mechanism – for the international coordination, impetus and delivery of assistance on this topic.

The four pillars of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy provide a comprehensive, integrated and preventative policy framework for States to utilize in their national and regional counter-terrorism policy-setting. The Strategy’s adoption through consensus by the General Assembly adds to its legitimacy and universality. The practical, consistent and complete implementation of the Strategy and all four of its pillars is a responsibility of all Member States.

“It is important for each region to develop its own action plan to implement the Global Strategy. United Nations bodies should assist capacity challenges and gaps of each region.”

H.E. Dr. Marty Natalegawa, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Indonesia

Each pillar of the Strategy is important in its own right. Participants recalled that the Strategy was the first United Nations resolution that recognized the value of addressing conditions that are conducive to the spread of terrorism. This important recognition has thereafter also been reflected in key Security Council resolutions. The United Nations system is particularly well-suited to integrate issues of political grievances, support for human rights and the rule of law,

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economic difficulties, social and political marginalization, inter-cultural dialogue and poverty in the broader peace and security discourse. In the words of H.E. Dr. Eric Holder, Attorney-General of the United States, “the United Nations has led the way (on countering terrorism) – by developing an international legal and policy framework to foster collaboration and information sharing, to promote the rule of law, to protect civil liberties and – ultimately – to enhance our capacity to identify and combat terror threats.”

“The major advancements achieved in combating terrorism by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and many other countries in the world at the national level remains in need of parallel regional and international efforts to dismantle terrorist networks and cells, through the implementation of relevant international legal provisions and international resolutions, which prohibit committing terrorist acts.”

H.E. Prince Saud Al-Faisal, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Participants welcomed the gradual shift from ‘hard security’ approaches to ‘soft power’ over the last several years. They also expressed support for an increased emphasis on dialogue, cultural exchanges, improved education curricula and counter-narratives against the terrorists’ violent and hate filled rhetoric.

The eminent speakers also reiterated their strong support for the Secretary-General’s proactive approach on supporting and highlighting the cause of victims of terrorism, and recalled the Secretary-General’s Symposium organized by the CTITF in 2008 on that important topic, “which” in the words of H.E. Mrs. Trinidad Jiménez, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Spain, “was a notable impulse to put a face and a voice to victims.”

“In strengthening this international framework – and in winning this fight – every country represented here has an essential role to play – as a partner; as a convener; and as a direct provider of assistance, intelligence, and expertise to all those who seek to prevent terrorism from occurring and, just as importantly, endeavour to eliminate its causes as well.”

H.E. Mr. Eric Holder, Attorney-General, United States

H.E. Mrs. Trinidad Jiménez, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Spain

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Session II

Promoting dialogue, understanding and countering the appeal of terrorismThe Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy marked a major turning point in international counter-terrorism efforts, not just in its consensus-based adoption, but in its emphasis on the importance of addressing conditions that are conducive to the spread of terrorism. Preaching of hate, violence and terrorism finds fertile ground more easily in societies where conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism exist. To uproot terrorism more effectively and to make societies more resilient against the terrorists’ hate-filled message, States must invest in ways that improve their citizens’ lives and their understanding and openness to people of differing backgrounds. This session was chaired by Ms. Irina Bokova, Director, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

“Since wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defences of peace must be constructed.”

Ms. Irina Bokova, Director, UNESCO, quoting the UNESCO constitution

The Symposium rejected clearly the notion of linking of terrorist crimes with any specific race, culture, or religion. Furthermore, eminent speakers cautioned against describing political conflicts in cultural or religious terms, since such portrayal can have the effect of alienating people and help attract individuals and groups to extremist ideologies.

Participants underscored the value of education, intercultural dialogue, rule of law and the creation of environments where people find opportunities, economic security and advancement. The session began with the call for “a new culture of peace,” and several ministers endorsed that message in their statements. In today’s world of increased globalization, heterogeneous societies and rapid communication across borders and continents, the need for instilling respect for diversity was ever more relevant. Eminent speakers and other participants invited all States to embrace policies that embedded respect for cultural differences in an overall environment rooted in the rule of law.

H.E. The Rt. Hon. Ms. Theresa May, MP Home Secretary, United Kingdom


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“The world will not become a safer place until we resolve the main reasons and the conditions that serve as the breeding ground for terrorism: not only poverty, but the entire scope of social-economic, political, demographic, environmental, inter-ethnic and other problems. The phenomenon of terrorism is unique in its ability to adapt to new circumstances and recruit new followers.”

H.E. Ms. Roza Otunbayeva, President, Kyrgyzstan

Furthermore, participants noted that democratization and greater political participation of all communities neutralizes violent narratives. Political change requires and must come through broad participation, not violence. Members of the international community should, therefore, inculcate dialogue and compromise in their domestic political systems too, not just across cultures and civilizations. As Finland’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Dr. Erkki Tuomioja, said, “in countering the appeal of terrorism, it is crucial to combat the social exclusion of groups and individuals by ensuring that they have equal opportunities to participate in society.”

The role of education, particularly through curricular reforms that integrate the virtues of tolerance and understanding in conventional teaching, was emphasized by key panellists. Governments and influential faith-based non-governmental institutions were encouraged to capitalize on the opportunities in the field and contribute to upstream prevention efforts.

For dialogue to be successful, however, political disputes have to be settled in a way that people feel the dividends of negotiating with their counterparts. Insufficient resources have been dedicated to the pursuit of dialogue and understanding. Participants invited the United Nations system to explore how conflict prevention, mediation and peacebuilding efforts can contribute further in international counter-terrorism activities.

“Indeed, to combat terrorism effectively, we need to address the issue of extremism. One of the vital tolls to deal with this particular issue is education.”

H.E. Mr. Mohamed Kamel Amr, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Egypt

Participants also drew attention to the role of the internet and its abuse by terrorists, particularly in spreading hate, preaching violence and incitement to commit terrorist acts. Participants welcomed the international community’s focus on safeguarding the internet from such abuse, and called for the

H.E. Dr. Erkki Tuomioja, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Finland

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development of best practices that minimized hate-filled narratives, without limiting freedom of expression. In the same vein, the role of the mass media was also highlighted as a valuable resource to spread the message of harmony, peace and coexistence to populations.

“The fixation on narrow approaches to fight terrorism, either through operational measures alone or solely through legal mechanisms, is not helpful. The causes of terrorism are multiple and need a comprehensive response from the international community, (which) has to be long-term and multi-pronged, involving dialogue among civilizations, economic development, cultural harmony, dispute resolution and political settlements.”

H.E. Ms. Hina Rabbani Khar, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan

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Session III

Strengthening law enforcement and capacity building efforts

Law enforcement agencies responsible for policing, investigation, interrogation, immigration, border patrols and cargo, maritime and aviation security, among others, play a frontline role in a State’s counter-terrorism policy and implementation. Such agencies are also instrumental in tackling transnational organized criminal activities, which share key linkages with terrorists and their supporters. During this session, participants called for appropriate training for these agencies, the building of their operational capacities, empowerment of their institutional structures and for efficient coordination between them, at the national, regional and international levels. It was also noted that due respect for human rights is an essential component in the

execution of all law enforcement responsibilities. Mr. Michael Smith, Executive Director of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate, chaired the session.

Terrorists are apt at fluidly moving their planning and training activities to geographical zones where law enforcement capacities and State penetration is the weakest and where weapons can flow easily, training camps can be set up and safe havens established for planning and strategizing. While a comprehensive approach is needed to prevent terrorism in the long run, traditional security-based measures that detect, deter and disrupt terrorist operations still remain a critical component in this fight.

“One of the most important and difficult tasks is the formation of national coordination mechanisms that would allow for building interagency cooperation in the battle against terrorism with an eye to the broad objectives of the Strategy.”

H.E. Mr. Gennadiy Gatilov, Deputy Foreign Minister, Russian Federation

Relevant resolutions of the Security Council, particularly resolutions 1267 (1999), 1373 (2001) and 1540 (2004), call upon States to take specific measures to ensure that terrorists

Mr. Michael Smith, Executive Director of the Counter-Terrorism Committee


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are denied access to financial resources, safe havens and weapons of mass destruction. The success of these measures is directly related to the extent to which they are enforced through effective State institutions and specialized agencies. Weak legal and operational oversight, shortages of necessary equipment, lack of technical expertise and inconsistent coordination between agencies serve as major impediments to necessary law enforcement capacities.

Strong legal regimes provide guidance to strong implementation. Participants underscored the need for all States to sign and ratify all existing United Nations counter-terrorism conventions and related instruments, which serve as a useful basis for mutual legal cooperation

and assistance in bringing terrorists to justice.

Panellists and speakers from the floor directed attention to important regional training facilities that bring together law enforcement officials and trainees from their respective regions and beyond, conduct relevant research, help in spreading technical know-how, inform trainees on recent terrorist typologies and equip them with the expertise and mechanisms that enhance their operational skills in counter-terrorism. Participants noted that such training enterprises should be encouraged in other key regions of the world, where they would facilitate sharing of information and building of awareness, mutual understanding and trust between police and other professionals.

Similarly, regional policy-level counter-terrorism working groups also provide useful platforms for the identification of regional capacity-building requirements and for coordination between donors on counter-terrorism-related assistance. At the international level, annual gatherings of intelligence officials, led by the Russian Federation, have contributed to increased interactions. Inter-agency coordination was another key point raised by many participants, without which the fight against terrorism will remain stove-piped, haphazard and ineffective.

“Countering terrorism requires a strong, well-coordinated domestic security and law enforcement infrastructure comprised of agencies that are empowered to detect, prevent and investigate terrorist activities. Above all, these agencies need to have the capacity to deal with such a complex challenge. There are countless examples of States that have the will, but lack the capacity to fight terrorism. They need our support.”

H.E. Mr. Ahwet Davutoğlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Turkey

The need for greater State-to-State cooperation on capacity-building was stressed by all participants. Under-resourced States require assistance in developing their laws, institutional systems and practical responses that would help them meet their obligations set under the United

H.E. Mr. Olugbenga Ashiru, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Nigeria

H.E. Mr. Alain Juppé, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, France

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Nations counter-terrorism framework. Wide discrepancies remain between expectations and realities, and States were urged to share technical know-how, best practices, equipment, technology-based systems and their counter-terrorism experiences with each other more readily and flexibly. Greater interaction in a supportive environment strengthens trust, collaboration and long-term partnerships between countries, which would contribute greatly towards denying terrorists any operational space. The role of the private sector through public-private partnerships was also discussed.

It was also noted that in a comprehensive fight against terrorism, capacity-building activities should not be limited to law enforcement alone; assistance should be broad-based and integrated, encompassing all relevant aspects necessary for a holistic counter-terrorism approach, such as on enhancing intercultural dialogue, spreading quality education, improving governance, strengthening the rule of law and protecting human rights and fundamental freedoms.

Participants also took note of and welcomed the Global Counter-Terrorism Forum (GCTF), a Member States-led initiative that espouses to support the United Nations’ efforts in its aim to achieve the full implementation of the Global Strategy.

“Successful counter-terrorism ultimately relies on law enforcement by sovereign States within their own borders… counter-terrorism efforts will not succeed unless Governments, law enforcement agencies and judiciaries are committed to enforcing the law. Permissive environments in weak or failing States support the proliferation of terrorism.”

H.E. Hon. Simon Power, Minister of Justice, New Zealand

H.E. Mr. Franco Frattini, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Italy

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Session IV

Role of regional organizations in counter-terrorism cooperation

“The role (that) international, regional and subregional organizations (can play) in the fight against terrorism must not be underestimated.”

H.E. Mr. José Miguel Insulza, Secretary General, Organization of American States

Terrorism is a transnational threat, affecting countries around the world. But terrorists’ support networks, sources of funding and recruits, and increasingly their sphere of operations are oftentimes regional, such as in the Sahel region, Horn of Africa and parts of South and Southeast Asia. For a more coordinated and effective fight against terrorism that has greater field penetration and objective analysis of progress, the role of regional organizations was noted for its increasing importance during this session, which was presided over by Mr. Yuri Fedotov, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.

A number of regions around the world have taken this role seriously, and have adopted and incorporated regional counter-terrorism conventions and frameworks into their memberships’ legal and operational systems. Others have gone even further, having established dedicated regional counter-terrorism bodies that conduct peer review exercises on their memberships’ counter-terrorism activities, provide information and experience sharing platforms, identify gaps and deliver technical assistance through regional and international partnerships.

Regional organizations provide unique and critical conduits for international counter-terrorism cooperation. Participants heard from notable regional organizations and other transnational collaborative arrangements on the methods they have successfully employed in developing consensus, identifying regional priorities and mobilizing initiatives for practical implementation.

Panellists discussed how regional organizations help promote the multilateral counter-terrorism agenda. Most regional organizations exist for across-the-board cooperation between

Mr. Yuri Fedotov, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime


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their memberships, and counter-terrorism is but one agenda item. Other regional setups are created for dedicated counter-terrorism work, with or without the patronage of existing broader regional organizations. Regional cooperation on countering terrorism, in effect, happens through a variety of methods. Each region determines the specific nature of its institutionalized response to the threat. However, a successful regional response, due to its focused nature, similar ground realities, common threat assessments and concrete follow up opportunities, can be said to contribute more positively and consistently to national counter-terrorism efforts than responses taken without regional support.

“The OIC has consistently pursued a policy of engagement with the West to remove misgivings between Muslims and the West and extended its hand of cooperation on issues of common concern. This process should continue further. The OIC, the UN and other regional and international organizations could enter into a meaningful partnership on this issue.”

H.E. Professor Ekmeleddin Ihsanoğlu, Secretary General, Organization of Islamic Cooperation

Besides developing political consensus against terrorism and establishing legal counter-terrorism frameworks, regional organizations have the potential to develop and implement practical capacity-building activities on a range of topics. Partnerships between regional organizations help each entity achieve that goal. The involvement of regional organizations, therefore, in capacity-building efforts is of great value, particularly in identifying regional and local priorities, assessing potential risks and durability of programmes and facilitating delivery of assistance and its follow up. The Symposium helped in highlighting the important contributions regional organizations can make to international counter-terrorism cooperation and encouraged States to consider promoting regional counter-terrorism initiatives.

H.E. Mr. Ramtane Lamamra, Commissioner for Peace and Security, African Union

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Session V

Promoting human rights and the rule of law while countering terrorism

Countering terrorism and protecting human rights are not competing objectives, but in fact complementary efforts encompassing the same basic principle of protecting human life and human dignity. While terrorism is unacceptable in any shape, way or form, human rights violations deserve equal condemnation. Furthermore, when States protect human rights actively and substantively, they not only comply with international legal obligations, but in fact contribute to their counter-terrorism efforts. In a national environment where rule of law is upheld, fundamental rights are secure, opinions and grievances heard and systems are in place to offer remedy and compromise, terrorists will struggle to find followers or sympathizers. Almost

all panellists, including those speaking during other sessions, stressed the importance of respecting and protecting human rights in the fight against terrorism. Mrs. Navanethem Pillay, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, presided over the session.

Participants felt that while the resolutions of the General Assembly and the Security Council emphasize human rights protection, many States’ counter-terrorism activities, in practical terms, devote minimal attention to it. Participants called for stronger and more effective oversight mechanisms at the national, regional and international efforts in order to ensure accountability and transparency.

“While the Global Strategy does indeed include an important chapter on defending the rule of law and human rights, it is not enough to…ensure that (this) will be respected when toughening up security on the ground.”

H.E. Mme Micheline Calmy-Rey, President of the Swiss Confederation

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Even within the multilateral counter-terrorism architecture and institutions, human rights considerations are often not sufficient, and sometimes non-existent. Participants mentioned that the listing and de-listing procedures for individuals and entities on the Security Council resolution 1267 (1999) consolidated list are improving with the appointment of an ombudsperson, but more progress needs to be made to ensure that rules and principles are adhered to by the highest organs of the United Nations.

Participants called upon the United Nations system to capitalize on its universal legitimacy by providing political and strategic leadership on promoting human rights and the rule of law. Numerous Member States stand to benefit from training, guidance and other forms of capacity-building so that judges,

prosecutors, interrogators and police and intelligence officials are respectful of international human rights.

The imperative to support the victims of terrorist acts was also underscored by participants. Recalling the Secretary-General’s 2008 Symposium on Supporting Victims of Terrorism, held in the framework of the Global Strategy, participants noted that by giving victims a face and a voice, the international community can together strengthen the global momentum against terrorism. In this regard, participants noted that States must do their part in embracing the genuine legal duty of protecting and supporting victims, and not misuse their pain for tougher counter-terrorism measures that violates more human rights.

“The dehumanization of victims of terrorism is not confined to the indiscriminate crimes committed by terrorist groups. States too can dehumanize victims by reducing their plight to mere justification for tougher counter-terrorism measures that violate human rights.”

Mr. Ben Emmersen, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the promotion and

protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism

H.E. Mr. Jonas Gahr Støre, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Norway

H.E. Mr. Phandu T. C. Skelemani, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Botswana

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Closing Session

The way forwardThe Symposium concluded with Mr. Robert Orr, Chairman of the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force (CTITF), presiding over the session summarizing key findings from the statements heard. H.E. Ms. Catherine Ashton, European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, outlined six areas of further work, namely (1) building good governance and the rule of law; (2) building comprehensive counter-terrorism strategies; (3) expanding the network of stakeholders in our counter-terrorism discourse; (4) ensuring better national and regional ownership of counter-terrorism plans; (5) promoting regional law enforcement and judicial cooperation; and (6) focusing more on prevention of terrorism through education.

Summarizing the discourse, participants underscored the need for an integrated approach for countering terrorism effectively. While advancements in conventional counter-terrorism measures were welcome, the progress achieved over the many decades in protecting human rights and fundamental freedoms cannot be compromised. Similarly, the need to build resilient societies through an increased emphasis on intercultural dialogue and socio-economic improvements was also highlighted. As Argentina’s Foreign Minister, H.E. Mr. Héctor Timerman, put it, “In the end, this is not about approaching the matter from the perspective of conflict of interests, whether national or sectarian, but especially about the clash among the humanity of dialogue and tolerance, versus the humanity of hate and violence.”

“Efforts should be made to develop comprehensive and integrated national counter-terrorism strategies that fully comply with the rule of law, fully respect the dignity and human rights of all, and reach out to and actively involve all parts of society and all communities.”

H.E. Ambassador H. S. Puri, Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations

Mr. Robert Orr, Chairman of the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force (CTITF)


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H.E. Ambassador H. S. Puri, Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, identified key elements of the way forward. By increasing technical assistance, capacity building and sharing of best practices, strengthening international cooperation between counter-terrorism practitioners and utilizing the fruitful role that regional and sub-regional organizations can play, States can make further progress in the implementation of the Global Strategy and enhance international counter-terrorism efforts. Furthermore, emphasis should also be placed on developing national and regional counter-terrorism strategies that are comprehensive and integrated in nature and inclusive of all stakeholders in order to address all aspects of terrorism, including extremism and recruitment.

“We need to be able to integrate our internal and external policies into truly comprehensive counter-terrorism strategies. Too often, we still keep the two apart. We (also) need to focus more on prevention of terrorism by examining and addressing conditions conducive to its spread, by raising awareness, and by working with media and education programmes.”

H.E. Ms. Catherine Ashton, European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy

“We abhor the idea that violations of human rights be admissible in certain circumstances. It is a valid question to ask ourselves what would imply a bigger setback in countering terrorism: the fact that a terrorist gets away with a criminal act, or when in order to combat it, we choose to descend to the same level of ideological construction.”

H.E. Mr. Héctor Timerman, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship, Argentina

Closing the Symposium with a Chairman’s summary of conclusions, Mr. Robert Orr stated that the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy has come a long way: he said, “we are no longer discussing whether a Strategy is needed, but how to enhance its implementation; we are no longer discussing the parameters of State responsibilities, but how best States can work collectively, in partnership with a multitude of partners, to see who can do what in the most effective manner possible; and we are no longer stressing that human rights need to be protected while countering terrorism, but insisting that protecting human rights is in fact an integral element in our fight against terrorism.”

The Symposium, Mr. Orr noted, provided the international community with three valuable objectives to work towards. First, cooperation between States, international and regional organizations is indispensable in the fight against terrorism. Second, inter-agency coordination within the United Nations should be healthy, seamless and truly beneficial to Member States. And third, the work of United Nations entities on counter-terrorism must increase attention to Pillar

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I issues. This is particularly relevant on issues related to deradicalization, inter-culture dialogue and understanding and countering the appeal of terrorism

The Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force (CTITF) is the embodiment of Member States’ determination to implement the Strategy. Over the years, the CTITF has worked to ensure that United Nations entities, whose mandates contribute to Member States’ efforts in implementing the Strategy, need to work together, share information and provide policy advice on a number of topics. The Symposium underscores the importance of continuing that work.

The Chairman’s Summary, which was circulated among all participants during the closing session, is included as Annex I of this report.

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Annex I

Chairman’s Summary

19 September 2011

The United Nations Secretary-General’s Symposium on International Counter-Terrorism Cooperation, held on 19 September 2011 at United Nations Headquarters in New York, was organized by the Executive Office of the Secretary-General (EOSG) and the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force (CTITF) Office, with support from CTITF entities. It was attended by over 500 participants, representing all United Nations Member States, international and regional organizations and several members of civil society and international electronic and print media.1

The objective of the Symposium was to advance international cooperation in combating terrorism, as called for under the two review resolutions on the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy.2

The following are key elements from the proceedings of the Symposium:

All Member States, heads of international and regional organizations and representatives of United Nations organs expressed full support for the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and called for its full, integrated and timely implementation. Participants also welcomed the progress made so far in this effort. Participants noted that the Strategy, which was adopted through consensus by all Member States in the General Assembly in 2006, was the appropriate comprehensive, integrated and preventative framework for an effective and collective response to the threat of terrorism. All participants emphasized that the scourge of terrorism should not be associated with any religion, ethnicity or nationality.

Participants highlighted the growing need to build a culture of dialogue and understanding at all levels and amongst all groups as a critical method to preventing terrorism and countering its appeal for potential recruits. In this regard, participants discussed the important role being played by a range of institutions in the development of ideas and programmes. The role of the print and electronic media, faith leaders and civil society organizations was also highlighted. Such partners are needed in order to protect the youth, members of majority and minority communities and their leaders and other vulnerable communities from being exploited by terrorists.

Participants also noted the efforts made by many States and organizations in promoting deradicalization and counter-radicalization programmes, as well as other ways to counter the appeal of terrorism. The use of mass media for the development and propagation of counter-narratives as a response to the fallacious rhetoric of terrorists was also highlighted and encouraged.

1 For a list of Eminent Speakers and chairpersons, please refer to Annex II.2 A/RES/62/272 (especially paragraph 10) and A/RES/64/297 (especially paragraph 11)


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Participants underlined the important role of law enforcement agencies in combating terrorism in key areas, including in capturing terrorist suspects and investigating their crimes, analyzing their methodologies and typologies and protecting critical infrastructure and vulnerable targets. The linkages between organized criminal activities and terrorism were also highlighted. Some participants paid particular attention to the need for dedicated counter-terrorism units in national counter-terrorism frameworks. Participants also discussed the challenges faced in implementing the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy due to capacity constraints, institutional shortfalls and gaps in domestic inter-agency coordination and called for greater technical assistance support in this regard.

Capacity-building, including on addressing conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism, was stressed by participants as a pivotal element in advancing the implementation of the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. Practical responses to address law enforcement and criminal justice policy and capacity shortfalls and to counter terrorist propaganda are needed. In this regard, the important roles of CTITF entities, as well as of those with specialized functions, such as in aviation, customs, border protection, small arms trafficking and social and institutional development, were highlighted.

Many participants welcome the creation of the United Nations Center on Counter-Terrorism (UNCCT) in the CTITF Office and its role in supporting coordination and coherence of the United Nations counter-terrorism and technical assistance delivery activities. Some participants also highlighted the usefulness of other complementary mechanisms, such as the upcoming Global Counter-Terrorism Forum, in supporting the United Nations’ objectives on counter-terrorism.

Participants noted that the value of the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy rests in its multidimensional and comprehensive approach to combating terrorism, and therefore its implementation needs to happen in an integrated manner. In this regard, the Integrated Assistance on Countering Terrorism initiative of the CTITF was highlighted as a valuable approach to enabling the United Nations system to deliver technical assistance to interested Member States in an integrated and coordinated manner, as well as ensuring that all four pillars of the Strategy are given due attention in Member States’ capacity-building efforts.

In the interest of promoting integrated implementation, participants noted the need to develop national and regional counter-terrorism strategies based on the framework provided by the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. Synergies between the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and regional and national strategies must be encouraged. It was noted that national counter-terrorism strategies allow for systemic and sustained high-level and broad-based engagement on the threat of terrorism. In addition, national strategies also contribute towards prioritizing relevant pillars and elements of Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy in accordance with the specific type of terrorist threat perceived by a country or region.

Participants recognized the value that regional and sub-regional institutions and mechanisms bring to the implementation of the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, particularly through cohesive regional approaches that enable more targeted prioritization and faster delivery of assistance. Participants also discussed ways to expand engagements between regional organizations, frameworks and mechanisms and international partners on a number of counter-terrorism issues. Finally, greater contact between regional counter-terrorism capacity-development centers was also encouraged.

The use of the Internet by terrorists was also raised by participants as an area of concern, and the discussions encouraged the United Nations system to continue to work in this important area through building on achievements already made.

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Participants repeatedly underlined the importance of promoting and protecting human rights and the rule of law in all counter-terrorism activities. Participants said that human rights protection should not be framed as an obstacle to effective counter terrorism. Rather, upholding human rights obligations and the rule of law are essential elements of any sustainable counter-terrorism strategy. Participants called for greater international and institutional cooperation to ensure that human rights are not violated in the fight against terrorism.

Participants highlighted the Secretary-General’s Symposium on Supporting Victims of Terrorism held in 2008 and welcomed the United Nations’ overall efforts to ensure that the rights of victims of terrorism are upheld and that victims are supported and given a voice in the struggle against terrorism.

The important role of civil society in promoting the implementation of the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy on the ground was discussed, especially given the advantages civil society organizations carry at the local level. Participants also drew attention to the potential of public-private partnerships in the development and exchange of best practices, resource distribution and awareness-raising.

During the dedicated media round table event, participants highlighted the important role played by the media in global counter-terrorism efforts. Most notably, participants noted that the media provides an effective avenue to give a voice to victims of terrorism – a voice that is too often not heard. The media can also support efforts to counter the dangerous narratives of terrorist groups.

Participants reaffirmed the important role of the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force’s (CTITF) efforts to promote and coordinate international cooperation and capacity-building. With 31 participating United Nations entities and relevant international organizations, the CTITF provides an important platform for inter-agency coordination, integrated policy development and collaboration. It also serves as a forum to develop innovative approaches and feedback mechanisms to support Member States and other relevant partners to implement the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy at the national and regional levels. The new CTITF website was welcomed as an additional means to disseminate information on the activities and outputs of the Task Force.

Participants called for continued efforts towards completing on-going negotiations on a comprehensive convention on terrorism at the United Nations.

Participants noted the significant achievements made by the United Nations system, particularly through coordinated and coherent activities undertaken through the CTITF framework. It was stressed that a majority of activities undertaken by the CTITF and its constituent entities on counter-terrorism matters rely on future material support of Member States. The continuing partnerships with an ever-broadening group of contributors to the CTITF activities were encouraged in order to realize initiatives in the future.

Participants welcomed the opportunity presented by the United Nations Secretary-General’s Symposium on International Counter-Terrorism Cooperation to further dialogue on a range of methods and topics to increase multilateral action against terrorism. The Secretary-General, for the purposes of preparing his next report on the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy: Activities of the United Nations System in Implementing the Strategy to be published in April 2012, will seek to draw on the discussions held at the Symposium.

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Annex II

Secretary-General’s Symposium on International Counter-Terrorism Cooperation19 September 2011

Programme of the event

09:15 – 09:45 Registration of participants

10:00 – 10:30 Opening Session: International counter-terrorism cooperation over the last decade and the role of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy

Chair: H E Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, President of the 66th Session of the General Assembly

• Keynote Address: H.E. Mr. Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations

• Eminent Speaker: H.E. Ms. Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of Bangladesh

• Eminent Speaker: H.E. Mr. R. M. Marty M. Natalegawa, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Indonesia

• Eminent Speaker: H.R.H. Prince Saud Al-Faisal, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Saudi Arabia

• Eminent Speaker: H.E. Ms. Trinidad Jiménez, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Spain

• Eminent Speaker: H.E. Mr. Eric Holder, Jr , Attorney-General, United States of America

10:35 – 11:45 Session II: Promoting dialogue, understanding and countering the appeal of terrorism

(Maximum five-minute interventions by eminent speakers and three-minute interventions from the floor)

• Session Chairman: Ms. Irina Bokova, Director-General, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

• Eminent Speaker: H.E. Ms. Roza Otunbayeva, President of Kyrgyzstan

• Eminent Speaker: H.E. Mr. Mohamed Kamel Ali Amr, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Egypt

• Eminent Speaker: H.E. Ms. Hina Rabbani Khar, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Pakistan

• Eminent Speaker: H.E. The Rt. Hon. Ms. Theresa May, MP, Home Secretary, United Kingdom

11:45 – 13:00 Session III: Strengthening law enforcement and capacity-building efforts


Session Chairman: Mr. Michael Smith, Executive Director, Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED)

• Eminent Speaker: H.E. Mr. Alain Juppé, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, France

• Eminent Speaker: H.E. Mr. Franco Frattini, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Italy

• Eminent Speaker: H.E. Mr. Olugbenga Ashiru, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Nigeria

• Eminent Speaker: H.E. Mr. Ahmet Davutoğlu, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Turkey

• Eminent Speaker: H.E. Mr. Gennadiy M. Gatilov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Russian Federation

13:00 – 15:00 Lunch Break

15:00 – 16:15 Session IV: Role of regional organizations in counter-terrorism cooperation


Session Chairman: Mr Yury Fedotov, Executive Director, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)

• Eminent Speaker: H.E. Mr. Taïeb Fassi-Fihri, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Morocco

• Eminent Speaker: H.E. Mr. José Miguel Insulza, Secretary General, Organization of American States

• Eminent Speaker: H.E. Mr. Ekmeleddin Ihsanoğlu, Secretary General, Organization of Islamic Cooperation

• Eminent Speaker: H.E. Mr. Ramtane Lamamra, Commissioner for Peace and Security, African Union

16:15 – 17:30 Session V: Promoting human rights and the rule of law while countering terrorism


Session Chairperson: Ms. Navanethem Pillay, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights

• Eminent Speaker: H.E. Ms. Micheline Calmy-Rey, President of the Swiss Confederation

• Eminent Speaker: H.E. Mr. Phandu T. C. Skelemani, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Botswana

• Eminent Speaker: H.E. Mr. Jonas Gahr Støre, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Norway

17:30 - 18:00 Closing Session: The way forward

Session Chairman: Mr Robert Orr, Assistant Secretary-General, Chairman of the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force (CTITF)

• Eminent Speaker: H.E. Ms. Catherine Ashton, European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy

• Eminent Speaker: H.E. Mr. Héctor Marcos Timerman, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Argentina

• Eminent Speaker: H.E. Ambassador Hardeep Singh Puri, Chairman of the Counter-Terrorism Committee of the Security Council

• Chairman’s Summary to be presented by Mr. Robert Orr

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MEMBER STATES

Afghanistan H.E. Mr. Zahir TaninAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary

Permanent Representative

Mr. Youssof GhafoorzaiCounsellor (Political Affairs)

Permanent Mission of Afghanistan

to the United Nations

633 Third Avenue, 27th Floor

New York, N.Y. 10017

Tel: 212 972-1212

Fax: 212-972-1216

Albania Mr. Saimir RepishtiHead of UN Division, Ministry of foreign Affairs

Permanent Mission of the Republic of Albania to the United Nations

320 East 79th Street


Tel: 212-249-2059

Fax: 212-535-2917

AlgeriaH.E. Mr. Mourad MedelciMinister for Foreign Affairs

Permanent Mission of Algeria to the United Nations



Tel: 212-750-1960

Fax: (212) 759-9538, -5274

AngolaDr. Eugenio C. LaborinhoVice-Minister

National Civil Protection Service: Ministry of Home Affairs

Mr. Jose Paulino Cunha da SilvaDirector of Exchange and Cooperation

Ministry of Home Affairs

Permanent Mission of the Republic

of Angola to the United Nations

820 Second Avenue, 12th Floor


Telephone: 212-61-5656

Fa: 212-61-9295

Antigua and BarbudaH.E. Mr. John AsheAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


Ms. Gillian JosephFirst Secretary

Permanent Mission of Antigua and Barbuda


305 East 47th Street, 6th Floor


Tel: 212-541-4117

Fax: 212-757-1607

ArgentinaH.E. Mr. Héctor Marcos Timerman Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship

H.E. Mr. Jorge ArgüelloAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


Mr. Alejandro PoffoConsul

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

Annex III


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Mr. Mario OyarzábalMinister Plenipotentiary

Permanent Mission of Argentina to the United Nations

One United Nations Plaza, 25th Floor


Tel: 212-688-6300

Fax: 212-980-8395

ArmeniaH.E. Mr. Garen NazarianAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


Mrs. Karine KhoudaverdianCounsellor

Deputy Permanent Representative

Ms. Vera NazarianAdviser

Permanent Mission of the Republic of Armenia




Tel: 212-686-9079, -3871

Fax: 212-686-3934

Australia

Mr. Bill PatersonAmbassador for Counter-Terrorism

Ms. Lucy Charlesworth Director

Counter-Terrorism Policy Section (CTP)

Permanent Mission of Australia to the United Nations

150 East 42nd Street, 33rd Floor

New York, N.Y. 10017-5612

Tel: 212-351-6600

Fax: 212-351-6610

BahrainH.E. Mr. Karim Ebrahim Al-ShakarUnder-Secretary for International Affairs

Ms. Fatima AldhaenMr. Faisal AlzayaniPermanent Mission of the Kingdom

of Bahrain to the United Nations

866 Second Avenue, 14th and 15th Floors


Tel.: (212) 223-6200

Fax: (212) 319-0687, 223-6206

BangladeshH.E. Ms. Sheikh Hasina Prime Minister of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh

Permanent Mission of the People’s Republic

of Bangladesh to the United Nations



Tel: 212-867-3434, - 3437

Fax: 212-972-4038

BelgiumH.E. Mr. Jan GraulsAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


Permanent Mission of Belgium to the United Nations

One Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza

885 Second Avenue, 41st Floor


Tel: 212-378-6300

Fax: 212-681-7618

BelizeH.E. Mrs. Janine Elizabeth Coye-FelsonAmbassador


Ms. Ayesha BorlandFirst Secretary

Permanent Mission of Belize to the United Nations

675 Third Avenue, Suite 1911

New York, N.Y. l00l7

Tel: 212-986-1240

Fax: 212-593-0932

BeninH.E. Jean-Francis R. ZinsouAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


Mr. Thierry AliaMinister Counsellor

Mr. Dadjedi Hervé DjopkeFirst Secretary

Permanent Mission of the Republic of Benin to the United Nations

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List of Participants



Tel: 212-684-1339

Fax: 212-684-2058

BhutanH.E. Mr. Lhatu WangchukAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


Ms. Nima OmeMinister Counsellor


Mr. Sonam TobgayMinister Counsellor

Permanent Mission of the Kingdom

of Bhutan to the United Nations

343 East 43rd Street


Tel: 212-682-2268

Fax: 212-661-0551

Bosnia and HerzegovinaH.E. Mr. Željko JerkićAmbassador

Head of Department for the UN and Other International Organization in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Ms. Šejla DurbuzovićFirst Secretary

Permanent Mission of Bosnia and Herzegovina


420 Lexington Avenue, Suites 607 & 608


Tel: 212-751-9015

Fax: 212-751-9019

Botswana

H.E. Phandu T.C. Skelemani Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

Mr. Lapologang C. LekoaPermanent Secretary

Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation

Ms. Mosadi RamotshabiDeputy Permanent Secretary

Ministry of Defence, Justice, and Security

Mr. Dimpho TsianeCounsellor

Permanent Mission of Botswana to the United Nations



Tel: 212-889-2277,

Fax: 212-725-5061

BrazilH.E. Mrs. Maria Luiza Ribeiro ViottiAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


H.E. Mrs. Regina Maria Cordeiro DunlopAmbassador


Permanent Mission of Brazil to the United Nations


New York, N.Y. 10017-2803

Tel: 212-372-2600, 832-6868

Fax: 212-371-5716

Brunei Darussalam Permanent Mission of Brunei Darussalam


771 United Nations Plaza


Tel: 212-697-3465

Fax: 212-697-9889

BulgariaMr. Rayko RaytchevAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


Ms. Irau PipervorMinistry for Foreign Affairs

United Nations and Global issues Department

Mrs. Tzvety RomanskaSecond Secretary

Ms. Margarita VeleraBulgarian Mission to the Uninted Nations


of Bulgaria to the United Nations

11 East 84th Street


Tel: 212-737-4790

Fax: 212-472-9865


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Burkina FasoH.E. Mr. Michel KafandoAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


Mr. Antoine SomdahFirst Counsellor

Permanent Mission of Burkina Faso


866 United Nations Plaza, Suite 326


Tel: 212-308-4720

Fax: 212-308-4690

BurundiMr. Gilbert BulanjeDirector of External Intelligence

Burundian National Intelligence Service (SNR)

Ms. Nadine Ndabishuriye First Counsellor

Permanent Mission of the Republic of Burundi to the United Nations



Te.: (212) 499-0001, -0002

Tel: 212-499-0006

CambodiaH.E. Mr. Kosal SeaAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


Mr. Buncheng SayThird Secretary


of Cambodia to the United Nations



Tel: 212-336-0777

Fax: 212-759-7672

CanadaMr. Keith MorrillCounsellor

Mr. Jonathan RutaAdvisor

Ms. Roxane MilotAdvisor

Mr. Alex GilbertAdvisor

Permanent Mission of Canada to the United Nations




Tel: 212-848-1100

Fax: 212-848-1195

Cape VerdeH.E. Mr. José Maria NevesPrime Minister

Mr. José Luís RochaState Secretary of Foreign Affairs

H.E. Mr. Antonio LimaAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


Mr. Carlos SemedoDirector General of Global Affairs

Ms. Edna BarretoMinister Plenipotentiary


of Cape Verde to the United Nations

27 East 69th Street


Tel: 212-472-0333

Fax: 212-794-1398

ChadMr. Mahamat Ismail ChaiboCounsellor

Permanent Mission of the Republic of Chad




Tel: 212-986-0980, -0262

Tel: 212-986-0152

ChileH.E. Mr. Ambassador Alfonso SilvaVice Foreign Minister of Foreign Affairs

H.E. Mr. Octavio ErrázurizAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


H.E. Mr. Eduardo GálvezDeputy Permanent Representative

Mrs. Alejandra QuezadaCounsellor (Legal Affairs)

Permanent Mission of Chile to the United Nations

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Tel: 917-322-6800

Fax: 917-322-6890

ChinaPermanent Mission of the People’s Republic of China to the United Nations

350 E. 35th Street


Tel: 212-6556100

ColombiaH.E. Ms. Patti Londono JaramilloVice-Minister of Mulitlateral Affairs

Ms. Isaura Duarte Counsellor

Permanent Mission of Colombia to the United Nations



Tel: 212-355-7776

Fax: 212-371-2813

Costa Rica H.E. Mr. Saul WeislederAmbassador


Ms. Georgina GuillénMinister Counsellor

Permanent Mission of Costa Rica


211 East 43rd Street, Room 903


Tel: 212-986-6373

Fax: 212-986-6842

CubaH.E. Mr. Abelardo Moreno FernándezDeputy Minister for Foreign Affairs

H.E. Mr. Oscar León GonzálezAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


Mr. Léster Delgado SánchezSecond Secretary

Permanent Mission of Cuba to the United Nations

315 Lexington Avenue


Tel: 212-689-7215, -7216, -7217

Fax: 212-779-1697

CyprusMs. Melivia Demetriou Attaché

Mr. Nectarios SoteriouAttaché


of Cyprus to the United Nations

13 East 40th Street


Tel: 212-481-6023

Fax: 212-685-7316

Czech RepublicH.E. Mrs. Edita HrdáAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


Mr. Pavel FischerPolitical Director

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Mr. David KoneckyDirector of the Common Foreign Security Policy Department


Permanent Mission of the Czech Republic


1109-1111 Madison Avenue


Tel: 646-981-4001

Fax: 646-981-4099

Democratic People’s Republic of Korea H.E. Mr. Pak Kil YonVice-Minister of Foreign Affairs

Mr. Kim Yong SongCounsellor

Permanent Mission of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to the United Nations



Tel: 212-972-3105

Fax: 212-972-3154


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Democratic Republic of the Congo

H.E. Mr. Thambwe MwambaMinister for Foreign Affairs

Mr. Bolangeinbe IyongoMr. Paul MaloukouCounsellor

Mr. Jacques ObindazaDirector of United Nations Division

Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Permanent Mission of the Democratic Republic

of the Congo to the United Nations



Tel: 212-319-8061

Fax: 212-319-8232

DenmarkH.E. Ms. Marie-Louise OvervadPolitical Director


Mr. Jørgen GammelgaardChief Adviser Counter-Terrorism


Permanent Mission of Denmark to the United Nations



New York, N.Y. 10017-2201

Tel: 212-308-7009

Fax: 212-308-3384

Dominican Republic H.E. Mr. Juan R. AvilaAmbassador

Mr. Luis EncarnacionInternational Counter-Terrorism

Permanent Mission of the Dominican Republic




Tel: 212-867-0833

Fax: 212-986-4694

Ecuador

Mr. Marco AlbujaDirector

Ministry of Justice

Mr. Patricio TroyaFirst Secretary

Permanent Mission of Ecuador to the United Nations

866 United Nations Plaza, Room 516


Tel: 212-935-1680

Fax: 212-935-1835

EgyptH.E. Mr. Mohamed Kamel Ali AmrMinister for Foreign Affairs

H.E. Mr. Maged A. AbdelazizAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


H.E. Mr. Ashraf Mohsen: Deputy Assistant Foreign Minister

Mr. Hatem Tag-EldinMinister Plenipotentiary

Mr. Wael Badawi Minister’s Cabinet

Mr. Ibrahim SalemSecond Secretary

Permanent Mission of the Arab Republic

of Egypt to the United Nations



Tel: 212-503-0300

Fax: 212-949-5999

El Salvador

H.E. Mr. Hugo Martínez BonillaMinister for Foreign Affairs

H.E. Mr. Joaquín Maza MartelliAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


Ms. Ana Mey Rosales RiveraMinister Counsellor

Mr. Cèsar Arévalo Chief of Protocol

Ms. Ceceilia DueñasAdvisor

Permanent Mission of El Salvador


46 Park Avenue


Tel: 212-679-1616, -1617

Fax: 212-725-3467

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EstoniaH.E. Mr. Margus KolgaAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


Ms. Eva-Maria LiimetsDirector of International Organizations Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Mrs. Ketlin ViimsaluSecond Secretary


of Estonia to the United Nations

3 Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza

305 East 47th Street, Unit 6B


Tel: 212-883-0640

Fax: 646-514-0099

EthiopiaH.E. Mr. Tekeda AlemuAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


Permanent Mission of the Federal Democratic

Republic of Ethiopia to the United Nations

866 Second Avenue, 3rd Floor


Tel: 212-421-1830

Fax: 646-756-4690

FinlandH.E. Mr. Erkki TuomiojaMinister for Foreign Affairs

Permanent Mission of Finland to the United Nations



Tel: 212-355-2100

Fax: 212-759-6156

FranceH.E. Mr. Alain JuppéMinister for foreign Affairs

Permanent Mission of France to the United Nations




Tel: 212-702-4900

Fax: 212-421-6889

GabonMr. Patrick MalekouDirector General for Foreign Affairs

Permanent Mission of the Gabonese Republic to the United Nations

18 East 41st Street, 9th Floor


Tel: 212-686-9720

Fax: 212-689-5769

Georgia H.E. Mr. Sergi KapanadzeDeputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Georgia

Mr. Irakli JgentiDeputy Director

Department of International Organizations Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Permanent Mission of Georgia




Tel: 212-759-1949

Fax: 212-759-1832

GermanyH.E. Mr. Peter WittigAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


Permanent Mission of Germany to the United Nations



Tel: 212-940-0400

Fax: 212-940-0402

GhanaMs. Jane GasuMinister-Counsellor

Permanent Mission of Ghana to the United Nations

19 East 47th Street


Tel: 212-832-1300

Fax: 212-751-6743

GreeceH.E. Mr. Stavros LambrinidisMinister for Foreign Affairs


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H.E. Mr. Michael Christos DiamessisDirector

United Nations and International Organizations.


Mr. Stavros VenizelosCounsellor

Permanent Mission of Greece to the United Nations


New York, N.Y. 10017-2905

Tel: 212-888-6900

Fax: 212-888-4440

GrenadaH.E. Karl HoodMinister for Foreign Affairs

H.E. Ms. Dessima M. Williams Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


Ms. Sibyl AlexanderPermanent Secretary

Permanent Mission of Grenada to the United Nations

800 Second Avenue, Suite 400K


Tel: 212-599-0301

Fax: 212-599-1540

GuatemalaH.E. Mr. Gert Rosenthal Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


H.E. Mr. José Alberto Briz GutiérrezAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


Ms. Mónica Bolaños-PérezCounsellor

Ms. Ana Cristina Rodríguez-PinedaFirst Secretary

Permanent Mission of Guatemala


57 Park Avenue


Tel: 212-679-4760

Fax: (212) 685-8741

HaitiPermanent Mission of Haiti to the United Nations

801 Second Avenue, Room 600


Telephone: 212-370-4840

Fax: 212-661-8698

HondurasH.E. Ms. Mary Elizabeth FloresAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


H.E. Mr. Marco A. SuazoAmbassador


Permanent Mission of Honduras to the United Nations



Tel: 212-752-3370

Fax: 212-223-0498

HungaryMr. Péter SztárayDeputy State Secretary for Security Policy, Political Director


Dr. Zsolt HetesyCounter-Terrorism Coordinator



of Hungary to the United Nations

227 East 52nd Street

New York, N.Y. 10022-6301

Tel: 212-752-0209

Fax: 212-755-5395

Iceland H.E. Ms. Gréta GunnarsdóttirAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


Mr. Jón Erlingur JónassonMinister Counsellor


Permanent Mission of Iceland to the United Nations



Tel: 212-593-2700

Fax: 212-593-6269

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IndiaH.E. Mr. Hardeep Singh PuriAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


Mr. Pavan KapoorJoint secretary

Ministry of External Affairs,

United Nations Political Division

Mr. Manish GuptaCounsellor:

Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations

Mr. Abhishek VermaUndersecretary: United Nations Political Division

Mr. Amir Homza Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations

Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations



Tel: 212-490-9660

Fax: 212-490-9656

IndonesiaH.E. Mr. R.M. Marty NatalegawaMinister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia

H.E. Mr. Hasan KleibAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


Mr. Mohamad Hery SaripudinMinister Counsellor

Ms. ListyowatiDeputy Director: International Security and Disarmament, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Permanent Mission of the Republic of Indonesia




Tel: 212-972-8333

Fax: 212-972-9780

Islamic Republic of IranH.E. Mr. Mohammad KhazaeeAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations



Tel: 212-687-2020

Fax: 212-867-7086

IraqH.E. Mr. Hamid Al BayatiAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


Mr. Salwan Rasheed Anjo AnjoFirst Secretary

Permanent Mission of Iraq to the United Nations

14 East 79th Street


Tel: 212-737-4433

Fax: 212-772-1794

IrelandH.E. Ms. Anne AndersonAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


Mr. Jim KellyCounsellor


Permanent Mission of Ireland to the United Nations




Tel: 212-421-6934

Fax: 212-752-4726

IsraelH.E. Mr. Danny AyalonDeputy Minister of Foreign Affairs

Permanent Mission of Israel to the United Nations

800 Second Avenue


Tel: 212-499-5510

Fax: 212-499-5515

ItalyH.E. Mr. Franco FrattiniMinister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Italy

Permanent Mission of Italy to the United Nations




Tel: 212-486-9191

Fax: 212-486-1036


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JamaicaH.E. Ms. Evadne CoyePermanent Secretary

Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Trade

Miss Farrah Lamour Demoya BrownCounsellor

Ms. Sheree ChambersFirst Secretary

Permanent Mission of Jamaica to the United Nations



Tel: 212-935-7509

Fax: 212-935-7607

JapanH.E. Mr. Kazuo KodamaAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


Mr. Kazutoshi AikawaMinister (Political Affairs)

Ms. Tomoko KakeeAdviser

Address: Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations

866 United Nations Plaza, Suite 230, 2nd Floor


Tel: 212-223-4300

JordanH.R.H. Prince Zeid Ra’ad Zeid Al-HusseinAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


Mr. Eihab OmaishCounsellor


Mr. Mohammad TarawnehFirst Secretary

Permanent Mission of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to the United Nations



Tel: 212-832-9553

Fax: 212-832-5346

KazakhstanMr. Barlybay SadykovDirector

Department for International Cooperation Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Mr. Rustem ZhumabekovCounsellor

Permanent Mission of the Republic of Kazakhstan



305 East 47th Street, 3rd Floor


Tel: 212-230-1900

Fax: 212-230-1172

KenyaMr. Isaac OchiengDirector,

National Counter Terrorism Centre

Mr. Boniface MwanikiCommandant,

Anti-Terrorism Police Unit

Permanent Mission of the Republic of Kenya to the United Nations

866 United Nations Plaza, Room 304


Tel: 212-421-4740-4744

Fax: 212-486-1985

KuwaitMr. Mohammed A. S. Al-AteeqiSecond Secretary

Permanent Mission of the State

of Kuwait to the United Nations



Tel: 212-973-4300

Fax: 212-370-1733

KyrgyzstanH.E. Ms. Roza OtunbayevaPresident of the Kyrgyz Republic

H.E. Mr. Talaibek KydyrovAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


Ms. Mira KarybaevaChief

Department for Ethnic Development, Religious Policy, and Public Relations

Kyrgyz Presidential Administration

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Mr. Edil BaisalovAdvisor

Mr. Daniar MukashevSpecial representative of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Permanent Mission of the Kyrgyz Republic




Tel: 212-486-4214

Fax: 212-486-5259

Lao’s People’s Democratic RepublicH.E. Mr. Alounkeo KittikhounVice Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Lao’s People’s Democratic Republic

H.E. Mrs. Kanika PhommachanhAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


Mr. Saleumxay KommasithDirector General

International Organization Department


Mr. Kham-Inh KhitchadethMinister Counsellor

Mr. Kanya KhammoungkhounSecond Secretary

Permanent Mission of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to the United Nations

317 East 51st Street


Tel: 212-832-2734

Fax: 212-750-0039

LatviaH.E. Mr. Girts Valdis KristovskisMinister for Foreign Affairs of the republic of Latvia

Mr. Andris RazánsPolitical Director


Ms. Inese Freimane-DeksneFirst Secretary



of Latvia to the United Nations



Tel: 212-838-8877

LebanonH.E. Mr. Nawaf SalamAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


Mr. Ali KaranouhFirst Secretary

Permanent Mission of Lebanon to the United Nations

866 United Nations Plaza, Room 531-533


Tel: 212-355-5460

LiberiaMr. Abu M. KamaraMinister Counsellor (Press and Information)

Permanent Mission of the Republic of Liberia to the United Nations



Tel: 212-687-1033

Fax: 212-687-1846

LibyaH.E. Mr. Abdurrahman Mohamed ShalghamAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


H.E. Mr. Ibrahim O. A. DabbashiDeputy Permanent Representative of Libyan Mission to the UN

H.E. Mr. Abdelrazag E. GouiderAmbassador

Mr. Fathalla A. A. AljadeySecond Secretary

Permanent Mission of Libya


309-315 East 48th Street


Tel: 212-752-5775

Fax: 212-593-4787

LithuaniaH.E. Mr. Dalius ČekuolisAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


Ms. Raimonda MurmokaitėDirector

United Nations, International organizations, and human Rights Department


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Mr. Dovydas ŠpokauskasThird Secretary

Permanent Mission of the Republic of Lithuania to the United Nations



Tel: 212-983-9474

Fax: 212-983-9473

LuxembourgMr. Olivier MaesCounsellor


Mr. Alain GermeauxAttaché

Permanent Mission of Luxembourg to the United Nations

17 Beekman Place


Tel: 212-935-3589

Fax: 212-935-5896

MadagascarH.E. Ms. Yvette Juliana SyllaMinister for Foreign Affairs

Mrs. Tianamahefa HelinoroDirector of Multilateral Cooperation

Mrs. Lydia RandrianarivonyCounsellor-Mission of Madagascar


of Madagascar to the United Nations

820 Second Avenue, Suite 800


Tel: 212-986-9491

Fax: 212-986-6271

MalaysiaH.E. Mr. Hussein HaniffAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


Mr. Dato Hidayat Abdul HamidDeputy Director General

Southeast Asia Centre for Counter terrorism

Mr. Jamal Sharifuddin JohanMinister Counselor

Permanent Mission of Malaysia to the United Nations



Tel: 212-986-6310

Fax: 212-490-8576

MaldivesMs. Rishfa RasheedAssistant Director


Mr. Tobias FriedAdvisor to the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Maldives to the United Nations


of Maldives to the United Nations

800 Second Avenue, Suite 400E


Tel: 212-599-6194

Fax: 212-661-6405

Mauritania H.E. Mr. Hamady Ould HamadyMinister of Foreign Affairs of the republic of Mauritania

H.E. Mr. Abderrahim Ould HadramiAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


Mr. Sidati Ould CheikhFirst Counsellor

Mr. Maata Ould MohamedFirst Counsellor

Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania to the United Nations



Tel: 212-252-0113

Fax: 212-252-0175

MauritiusH.E. Mr. Milan Jaya Nyamrajsingh MeetarbhanAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary



of Mauritius to the United Nations

211 East 43rd St., 15th Floor, Suite 1502


Telephone: 212-949-0190

Fax: 212-697-3829

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MexicoH.E. Luis Alfonso de Alba GóngoraAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


H.E. Mrs. Yanerit MorganAmbassador


Mr. Juan Manuel Sánchez ContrerasSecond Secretary

Permanent Mission of Mexico to the United Nations

Two United Nations Plaza, 28th Floor


Tel: 212-752-0220

Fax: 212-752-0634

MonacoH.E. Ms. Isabelle F. PiccoAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


Mr. Johannes de Millo Terrazzani First Secretary

Permanent Mission of the Principality

of Monaco to the United Nations



Telephone: (212) 832-0721

Fax: 212-832-5358

MongoliaH.E. Ms. Enkhtsetseg OchirAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


Mr. Chimeddorj SosorbaramRepresentative of Mongolia

Permanent Mission of Mongolia


6 East 77th Street


Tel: 212-861-9460

Fax: 212-861-9464

MontenegroH.E. Mr. Milorad ŠćepanovićAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


Mr. Miloš NikolićSecond Secretary

Permanent Mission of Montenegro to the United Nations



Tel: 212-661-3700

Fax: 212-661-3755

MoroccoH.E. Mr. Taïeb Fassi FihriMinister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Morocco


of Morocco to the United Nations

866 Second Avenue, 6th and 7th Floors


Tel: 212-421-1580

Fax: 212-980-1512

MyanmarH.E. Mr Kyaw Zwar MinnAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary

Ambassador of the Union of Myanmar to France

Mr. Ko Ko SheinCounsellor

Permanent Mission of the Republic of the Union

of Myanmar to the United Nations

10 East 77th Street


Telephone: 212-744-1271

Fax: 212-744-1290

NamibiaH.E. Mr. Wilfried I. EmvulaAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


Mr. Jerobeam ShaanikaMinister Counsellor


Mr. Veendap KamupingeneFirst Secretary


of Namibia to the United Nations

360 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1502


Tel: 212 685-2003

Fax: 212-685-1561


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NauruMr. Jörg WalterAdvisor

Permanent Mission of the Republic of Nauru to the United Nations

800 Second Avenue, Suite 400A


Tel: 212-937-0074

Fax: 212-937-0079

NetherlandsMr. Frank van BeuningenHead of Counter-Terrorism and Nsational Security Division


Ms. Ceta NolandFirst Secretary

Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United Nations



Tel: 212-519-9500

Fax: 212-370-1954

New ZealandH.E. Mr. Simon PowerMinister of Justice

Mr. Hamish CooperDirector

International Security and Disarmament Division

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Mr. Anthony SimpsonFirst Secretary

Permanent Mission of New Zealand




Tel: 212-826-1960

Fax: 212-758-0827

NicaraguaMs. Juan Sandoval Attaché

Permanent Mission of Nicaragua




Tel: 212-490-7997

NigerH.E. Mr. Abdou LaboMinister of State and Interior

Mr. Haidara AbdoulayiDirector

Mr. Ibrahim SeyniFirst Secretary

Permanent Mission of the Niger




Tel: 212-421-3260

Fax: 212-753-6931

NigeriaH.E. Mr. Olugbenga AshiruMinister for Foreign Affairs for the Federal Republic of Nigeria

Mr. Olufemi GeorgeSpecial Advisor to the Minister for Foreign Affairs

Mr. Dokun FagbohunSpecial Assistant to Minister of Foreign Affairs

Mr. Obinna OnowuMinister

Mr. Abiodun Richards AdejolaMinister

Mr. A. AyokoDirector


Permanent Mission of Nigeria to the United Nations

828 Second Avenue


Tel: 212-953-9130

Fax: 212-697-1970

NorwayH.E. Mr. Jonas Gahr StøreMinister for Foreign Affairs of Norway

Mr. Odd Berner MalmeMinister Counsellor( Police)

Mr. Espen GullikstadDeputy Director General


Ms. Line Hjemdal Member of Norwegian Parliament

Mr. Tove Linnea BrandvikMember of Norwegian Parliament

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Ms. Anniken EnersenCounsellor

Permanent Mission of Norway to the United Nations



Tel: 646-430-7510

Fax: 646-430-7591

OmanH.E. Mrs. Lyutha S. Al-MughairyAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


H.E. Nasser Al HosniUnder Chief of Legal Department


Ms. Rua Issa Ashraf Al-ZadjaliFirst Secretary

Permanent Mission of the Sultanate

of Oman to the United Nations




Tel: 212-355-3505

Fax: 212-644-0070

PakistanH.E. Ms. Hina Rabbani KharMinister for Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Mr. Munawar Saeed BhattiAdditional Secretary


Mr. Raza Bashir TararMinister


Mr. Abdul HameedCounsellor

Mr. Ahmad FarooqFirst Secretary

Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the United Nations

Pakistan House

8 East 65th Street


Tel: 212-879-8600

Fax: 212-744-7348

PanamaH.E. Mr. Roberto HenríquezMinister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Panama

H.E. Mr. Francisco Álvarez de SotoDeputy Minister for Foreign Affairs

H.E. Mr. José Raúl MulinoMinister for Security

H.E. Mr. Pablo Antonio ThalassinósAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


Ms. Annelle UrriolaCounsellor

Permanent Mission of Panama to the United Nations



Tel: 212-421-5420

Fax: 212-421-2694

Papua New GuineaH.E. Mr. Jamie Maxtone-Graham Minister for Health

Dr. Parson DaculalaDr. Thomas VinitPermanent Mission of Papua New Guinea


201 East 42nd Street, Suite 2411


Tel: 212-557-5001

Fax: 212-557-5009

ParaguayPermanent Mission of Paraguay to the United Nations

801 Second Avenue, Suite 702


Tel: 212-687-3490

Fax: 212-818-1282

PhilippinesH.E. Mr. Libran N. CabactulanAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


Mr. Robert Eric Alabado BorjeThird Secretary

Mrs. Maria Teresa Endozo NarbuadaAttaché


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Permanent Mission of the Republic of the Philippines to the United Nations

556 Fifth Avenue, 5th Floor


Tel: 212-764-1300

Fax: 212-840-8602

PolandMs. Grażyna BernatowiczUndersecretary of State


Mrs. Ewa AnzorgeFirst Counsellor

Permanent Mission of the Republic of Poland to the United Nations



Tel: 212-744-2506

PortugalH.E. Mr. Paulo PortasMinister of State and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Portugal

H.E. Mr. José Filipe Moraes CabralAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


Permanent Mission of Portugal to the United Nations



Tel: 212-759-9444

Fax: 212-355-1124

QatarH.E. Mr. Yousef Bin Khalifa Abdullah Al-SadaAmbassador

Director International Organization and Conference Department


Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations

809 United Nations Plaza, 4th Floor


Tel: 212-486-9335

Fax: 212-758-4952

Republic of KoreaH.E. Mr. Lee Hyun-juAmbassador for International Security Affairs

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Permanent Mission of the Republic of Korea to the United Nations



Tel: 212-439-4000

Fax: 212-986-1083

Russian FederationH.E. Mr. Gennadiy GatilovDeputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation

Mr. Vladimir SalovDeputy Director

Office of New Challenges and Threats, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Permanent Mission of the Russian Federation




Tel: 212-861-4900

Fax: 212-628-0252

San MarinoH.E. Mr. Daniele D. BodiniAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


Mr. Damiano BeleffiCounsellor


Ms. Natascia BartoliniFirst Secretary


of San Marino to the United Nations



Tel: 212-751-1234

Fax: 212-751-1436

Saudi ArabiaH.R.H. Mr. Prince Saud Al-FaisalMinister for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Ms. Maisah Mohamed A. SobaihiCounsellor

Permanent Mission of Saudi Arabia


809 United Nations Plaza, 10th/11th Floors


Tel: 212-557-1525

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SenegalH.E. Mr. Abdou Salam Diallo Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


Permanent Mission of the Republic of Senegal to the United Nations



Tel: 212-517-9030

Fax: 212-517-3032

SerbiaH.E. Mr. Feodor StarčevićAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


Mrs. Katarina Lalic SmajevicMinister Counsellor

Permanent Mission of the Republic of Serbia to the United Nations

854 Fifth Avenue


Tel: 212-879-8700

Fax: 212-879-8705

SlovakiaH.E. Mr. Miloš KoterecAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


Ms. Eva ŠurkováThird Secretary

Permanent Mission of the Slovak Republic to the United Nations



Tel: 212-286-8880

Fax: 212-286-8419

SloveniaH.E. Mr. Andrej LogarDirector

Department of International Organizations


Ms. Ana PetricDepartment of International Organizations


Permanent Mission of the Republic of Slovenia to the United Nations



Tel: 212-370-3007

Fax: 212-370-1824

SomaliaMr. Idd Beddel MohamedMinister Counsellor


Permanent Mission of the Somali Republic


425 East 61st Street, Suite 702


Tel: 212-688-9410

Fax: 212759-0651

South AfricaMr. Jongi KlaasFirst Secretary


of South Africa to the United Nations



Tel: 212-213-5583

Fax: 212-692-2498

SpainH.E. Ms. Trinidad JiménezMinister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation

Mr. Juan Antonio Yáñez-BarnuevoSecretary of State for Foreign Affairs

H.E. Mr. Juan Pablo de LaiglesiaAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


Mr. Fernando Riquelme LídonGeneral Director of Multilateral Affairs Ministry of External Affairs and Cooperation

Mr. Marcelino CabanasSub-Director General for the United Nations and Global Issues

Mrs. Soledad BorregoCounsellor

Permanent Mission of Spain to the United Nations




Tel: 212-661-1050

Fax: 212-949-7247


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Sri LankaH.E. Mr. G.L. Peiris Minister for External Affairs of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka

H.E. Mr. Palitha T. B. KohonaAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


Ms. Lanka Varuni MuthukumaranaFirst Secretary

Permanent Mission of the Democratic Socialist

Republic of Sri Lanka to the United Nations



Tel: 212-986-7040

Fax: 212-986-1838

SudanH.E. Mr. Daffa-Alla Elhag Ali OsmanAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


Mr. Mohammed Gafar Mohammed AnanDirector

National Committee Combating Terror

Permanent Mission of the Republic of the Sudan to the United Nations


3 Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza, 4th Floor


Telephone: 212-573-6033

Fax: 212-573-6160

SwazilandMr. Kennedy Fitzgerald GroeningFirst Secretary

Mr. Dumsani Caiphas MalingaFirst Secretary

Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Swaziland to the United Nations



Tel: 212-371-8910

Fax: 212-754-2755

SwedenH.E. Mr. Tomas RosanderAmbassador,

Counter-terrorism Coordination


Permanent Mission of Sweden to the United Nations



New York, N.Y. 10017-2201

Tel: 212-583-2500

SwitzerlandH.E. Micheline Calmy-ReyPresident of the Swiss Federation

H.E. Mr. Paul SegerAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


Mr. Daniel FrankCounter-Terrorism Coordinator

Mr. Nikolas Johannes Stuerchler GonzenbachSecond Secretary

Permanent Mission of Switzerland




Tel: 212-286-1540

Fax: 212-286-1555

Syrian Arab RepublicH.E. Mr. Bashar Ja’afariAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


Mr. Mazen AdiFirst Secretary

Permanent Mission of the Syrian Arab Republic to the United Nations



Tel: 212-661-1313

Fax: 212-983-4439

ThailandH.E. Mr. Jakkrit SrivaliAmbassador


Mr. Jaya PatrachaiThird Secretary

Mrs. Thannon PamaranonThird Secretary

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Permanent Mission of Thailand to the United Nations



Tel: 212-754-2230

Fax: 212-688-3029

The Former Yugoslav Republic of MacedoniaMrs. Sanja Zografska-KrsteskaMinister Counsellor


Mr. Zulfi IsmailiSecond Secretary

Permanent Mission of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to the United Nations



Tel: 212-308-8504

Fax: 212-308-8724

Timor-LesteMr. Licinio Antonio Tilman Miranda BrancoFirst Secretary

Ms. Elisa Soares MesquitaSecond Secretary

Permanent Mission of the Democratic

Republic of Timor-Leste to the United Nations



Tel: 212-759-3675

Fax: 212-759-4196

TogoH.E. Mr. Kodjo MenanAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


Mr. Kokou Nayo M’BeouMinister Counsellor

Permanent Mission of Togo to the United Nations



Tel: 212-490-3455

Fax: 212-983-6684

TunisiaH.E. Mr. Mohamed Mouldi KefiMinister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tunisia

Permanent Mission of Tunisia to the United Nations

31 Beekman Place


Tel: 212-751-7503

Fax: 212-751-0569

TurkeyH.E. Mr. Ahmet DavutoğluMinister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey

H.E. Mr. Feridun Sinirlioğlu Ministry of Foreign Affairs Undersecretary

H.E. Mr. Reha KeskintepeAmbassador, Director General

Mr. Gürcan BalikSpecial Advisor to the Minister

Mr. Ali SarikayaAdvisor to the Minister

Mr. Resul ŞahinolCounsellor (Legal Affairs)

Permanent Mission of Turkey to the United Nations

821 United Nations Plaza, 10th Floor


Tel: 212-949-0150

Fax: 212-949-0086

UgandaH.E. Mr. Henry Okello OryemMinister of State for Foreign Affairs (International Affairs)

H.E. Mr. Adonia AyebareAmbassador/Deputy Permanent Representative

Brig. Gen. Fred TolitMilitary Advisor

Mrs. Bernadette Mwesige SsempaSecond Secretary


of Uganda to the United Nations



Tel: 212-949-0110

Fax: 212-687-4517

E-mail: [email protected]

[email protected]

UkraineMajor General Andrii TaranCounsellor

Military Adviser


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Colonel Vitalii KasapFirst Secretary

Police Adviser

Permanent Mission of Ukraine to the United Nations



Tel: 212-759-7003

Fax: 212-355-9455

United Arab EmiratesMr. Faris Mohammed Al Mazrouei Assistant Minister for Security and Military Affairs

Mr. Abdullah Al Sabousi Director

Americas and Pacific Division


Permanent Mission of the United Arab Emirates





Tel: 212-371-0480

Fax: 212-371-4923

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandH.E. The Rt. Hon. Ms. Theresa May, MPHome Secretary

Permanent Mission of the United Kingdom



885 Second Avenue


Tel: 212-745-9200

United Republic of TanzaniaH.E. Mr. Bernard Kamillius Membe, MPMinister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Republic of Tanzania

Mr. Justin N. SeruhereMinister Plenipotentiary:

Mr. Togolani MavuraAssistant to Honourable Membe

Permanent Mission of the United Republic of Tanzania to the United Nations

201 East 42nd Street, Suite 425


Tel: 212-697-3612

Fax: 212-697-3618

United States of AmericaH.E. Mr. Eric Holder Jr.Attorney-General of the United States of America

Mr. Armando FrancoPolitical Advisor

United States Mission to the United Nations

799 UN Plaza


Tel: 212-415-4000

Fax: 212-415-4443

Venezuela Mr. Guillermo Enrique Moreno ZapataCounsellor

Ms. Adela Leal PerdomoCounsellor

Permanent Mission of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to the United Nations



Tel: 212-557-2055

Fax: 212-557-3528

Viet NamH.E. Mr. Le Hoai TrungAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


Mr. Pham Vinh QuangMinister

Mr. Do Van MinhCounsellor

Mrs. Le Thi Minh ThoaThird Secretary

Mr. Nguyen Trung VietThird Secretary

Permanent Mission of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam to the United Nations



Tel: 212-644-0594

Fax: 212-644-5732

YemenH.E. Mr. Jamal Abdullah Al-SallalAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


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Mr. Tarek Mutahar MutaharFirst Secretary

Permanent Mission of the Republic of Yemen to the United Nations



Tel: 212-355-1730

Fax: 212-750-9613

ZambiaH.E. Mr. Lazarous KapambweAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


Mr. Justin MutaleMinister

Military Advisor

Mr. Brian TemboCounsellor

Permanent Mission of the Republic of Zambia to the United Nations



Tel: 212-888-5770

Fax: 212-888-5213

Zimbabwe H.E. Mr. Chitsaka ChipaziwaAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


Ms. Sophia NyamudezaMinister Counsellor

Mr. Nhamo MatamboCounsellor

Air Commodore Simon NyowaniCounsellor

Military Advisor

Mr. Onismo ChigejoFirst Secretary

Permanent Mission of the Republic of Zimbabwe to the United Nations



Tel: 212-980-9511

OBSERVER STATES

Holy See

Rev. Justin WylieAttaché

Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations

25 East 39th Street

New York, N.Y. 10016-0903

Tel: 212-370-7885

Fax: 212-370-9622

PalestineH.E. Mr. Riyad H. MansourAmbassador

Permanent Observer

Mr. Yousef N. ZeidanAdvisor

Permanent Observer Mission of Palestine to the United Nations



Telephone: (212) 288-8500

Fax: 212-517-2377

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) H.E. Mr. Sayakane SisouvongDeputy Secretary-General

Ms. Khine Myat ChitSenior Officer

Security Cooperation Division

The ASEAN Secretariat

70A Jl. Sisingamangaraja

Jakarta 12110 Indonesia Tel: 6221-726-2991

Fax: 6221-739-8234

African UnionH.E. Mr. Ramtane LamamraCommissioner for Peace and Security

African Union

H.E. Mr. Francesco Jose MadeiraAfrican Union Chairperson

Special Representative for Counter-Terrorism Cooperation


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Director of the African Centre for the Study and Research on Terrorism (ACSRT)

Office of the Permanent Observer of the African Union





Telephone: 212-319-5490

Fax: 212-319-7135

Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA)H.E. Mr. Çınar AldemirExecutive Director

Mr. Kanat TumyshDeputy Executive Director

Mr. Serhad VarliDirector

Secretariat of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia

65, Aiteke Bi Street, Almaty

Republic of Kazakhstan

050000

Tel: + 7-727-3901100

European Union (EU)H.E. Ms. Catherine AshtonEuropean Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy

Ms. Mara MarinakiManaging Director, Global and Multilateral Issues, European External Action Service

Mr. Carl Hallergard Cabinet of Catherine Ashton

Mr. Michael MerkerEuropean External Action Service

Mr. Luigi SoreaEuropean Commission

Directorates-General, Home Affairs

Mr. Gilles de KerchoveEuropean Union Counter-Terrorism Coordinator

Directorate for Conflict Prevention and

Security Policy

European External Action Service

1046 Brussels

Belgium

Tel: +32 479 065337

Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD)Commander Abebe MulunehActing Head of IGAD Capacity Building Program against Terrorism (ICPAT)

IGAD Secretariat

Avenue Georges Clemenceau

P.O. Box 2653 Djibouti

Republic of Djibouti

Tel: +253-354050

Fax: +253-356994

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)H.E. Mr. Dirk BrengelmannAssistant Secretary General for Political Affairs and Security Policy

Ms. Eirini Lemos-Maniati Liaison Officer

NATO Office at the United Nations

c/o Permanent Mission of Belgium



885 Second Avenue, 41st Floor


Tel: 212 378 6393

Fax: 212 681 7618

Organization of American States (OAS)H.E. José Miguel InsulzaSecretary-General

Mr. Gordon DuguidExecutive Secretary

Ms. Irene KlingerDirector

Department of International Affairs

Ms. Patricia EsquenaziDirector

Press Department

Inter-American Committee Against Terrorism

Secretariat for Multidimensional Security

Organization of American States

1889 F Street NW

Washington, DC 20006

Tel: 202-458-6960

Fax: 202-458-3857

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Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)H.E. Dr. Ekmeleddin IhsanoğluSecretary-General

Organization of the Islamic Conference

PO Box: 178

Jeddah-21411, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Tel: + 966 2 65 15 222 Fax: + 966 2 651 22 88

Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE)Mr. Paul FritchDirector

Office of the Secretary-General

OSCE Secretariat

Wallnerstrasse 6

1010 Vienna

Austria

Tel: +43 1 514 36 6702

Fax: +43 1 514 36 6687

COUNTER-TERRORISM IMPLIMENTATION TASK FORCE ENTITIES AND OBSERVERS

Expert Staff of the Committee established pursuant to Security Council resolution 1540 (2004)Ms. Isabella InterlandiExpert

Office for Disarmament Affairs

220 East 42nd Street, DN-3523

New York, NY 10017

Tel: 212-963-5584

Fax: 212-963-8892

Monitoring Team of the Committee established pursuant to Security Council resolution 1267 (1999)Mr. Richard BarrettCoordinator

380 Madison Ave. Room 05031

New York, NY 10017

Tel: 917 367 9436

Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED)Mr. Mike SmithAssistant Secretary-General

Executive Director of CTED

405 Lexington Avenue

New York, NY 10174

Tel: 212 457 1880

Fax: 212 457 4041

Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO)Ms. Gwenneth BonifaceExpert

Ms. Ann-Marie OrlerExpert

One United Nations Plaza

New York, NY 10017

Tel: 212-963-1293

Department of Public Information (DPI)Mr. Kiyotaka Akasaka Under-Secretary-General for Communications and Public Information

Mr. Yasuhiro Ueki Information Officer

One United Nations Plaza, 0530

New York, NY 10017

Tel: 212 963 2912

Fax: 212 963 4361

Department of Safety and Security (DSS)Mr. Gregory Starr Under-Secretary-General for Safety and Security

Ms. Mbaranga GasarabweAssistant Secretary-General for Safety and Security

FF Building


New York, NY 10017

Tel: 917-367-5018

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)Ms. Francine LontokIAEA Office at the United Nations

One United Nations Plaza, 1155

New York, NY 10017

Tel: 212 963 6010

Fax: 917 367 4046

International Organization for Migration (IOM)Mr. Tittel-Nosser FannyAdviser


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Mr. Fabien PommeletAdviser

International Organization for Migration

17, Route des Morillons

CH-1211 Geneva 19

Switzerland

Tel: +41.22.717 9111

Fax: +41.22.798 6150

Email: [email protected]

Office for Disarmament Affairs (ODA)Mr. Franz KolarPolitical Affairs Officer

Daily News Building


New York, NY 10017

Tel: 212-963-0188

Office of the Coordinator for Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)Ms. Catherine BraggAssistant Secretary-General and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator

Ms. Janique ThoeleReporting Officer

FF Building


New York, NY 10017

Tel: 212-963-4674

Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)Ms. Navanethem PillayUnited Nations High Commissioner for Human Right OHCHR New York Office


New York, NY 10017

Tel: +1 212 963 5931

Fax: +1 212 963 4097, +1 917 367 9565

Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)Mr. Krzysztof PaturejDirector

Office of Special Projects

Johan de Wittlaan 32

2517 JR - The Hague

The Netherlands

Tel: +31 70 416 3300

Fax: +31 70 306 3535

Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorismMr. Ben EmmersonSpecial Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism

OHCHR New York Office


New York, NY 10017

Tel: 212-96-5931

Fax: 212-963-4097

United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)Ms. Irina BokovaDirector-General

Ms. Suzanne BilelloLiaison Officer

Ms. Lily Vulchanova Cabinet of Director-General

2 United Nations Plaza Room 900

New York, NY 10017

Tel: 212-963-5995

Fax: 212-963-8014

United Nations Office of the Special Adviser on Africa (UNOSAA)Mr. Patrick HayfordDirector

Ms. Wasantha BandarageChief


New York, NY 10017

Tel: 212-963-3461

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)Ms. Anne-Christine ErikssonDeputy Director,

UNHCR Liaison in New York

Ms. Emmy TakahashiSenior Policy Advisor

220 East 42nd Street Suite 3000 New York, N.Y. 10017

Tel: 212-963-0032

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United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI)Mr. Jonathan LucasDirector

Mr. Francesco CappeHead

Security Governance and Counter-Terrorism Laboratory

FF Building 0134E


New York, NY 10017

Tel: 917-367-2914

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)Mr. Yury Fedotov Executive Director

Mr. John SandageDeputy Director

Division for Treaty Affairs, and Chief

Treaty and Legal Assistance Branch

Ms. Elena Rigacci HayPolicy Coordination Officer


New York, NY 10017

Tel: +43 1 26060 0

Fax: 43 1 26060 5866

World Customs Organization (WCO)Mr. Norbert SteilenTechnical Attaché

World Customs Organization

Rue du Marché, 30 B-1210 Brussels

Belgium

Tel: +32 (0)2 209 92 11

CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS

Center on Global Counterterrorism Cooperation Mr. Jason IpeSenior Analyst

305 East 47th St 10th Floor New York, NY 10017

International Centre for Counter-Terrorism (ICCT)Dr. Peter B.M. KnoopeDirector

International Centre for Counter-Terrorism

Koningin Julianaplein 10

2595 AA The Hague

Tel: +31 (0)70 - 800 9531

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Website: http://www.un.org/en/terrorism/ctitf

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