Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force

The Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force (Ctitf). in 2016

The United States supported CTITF efforts to create a capacity-building plan to assist member states' implementation of UNSCR 2178 and improve implementation of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, including by serving on the Advisory Board of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT), which delivers training and technical assistance. In 2016, the United States continued to fund a range of UNCCT and CTITF

activities including: promoting effective use of advance passenger information to stem the flow of foreign terrorist fighters; capacity building for Mali's security and justice sectors; a training initiative to secure open borders; implementing good practices on addressing and preventing terrorist kidnapping for ransom; supporting the working group on protecting human rights while countering terrorism; supporting media workshops for victims of terrorism; and supporting community engagement through human rights-led policing.