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An intergovernmental organization that designs and promotes policies and standards to combat financial crimes, including money laundering and terrorism financing.

Established in 1999, created the Al-Qaida and Taliban sanctions committee, which imposes sanctions on individuals and entities associated with these groups including asset freezes, travel bans, and arms embargoes.

Acts of terrorism that are directly or indirectly carried out by a state against its own citizens or against another state, often to instill fear and suppress political opposition.

The provision of resources, which can include anything from money, training, false documentation, transportation, or other physical assets, to aid terrorist organizations or activities.

The practice of holding individuals suspected of terrorism without charge or trial, often based on security concerns before any criminal conduct has occurred.

Adopted by the General Assembly in 2006, it's a unique global instrument to enhance national, regional, and international efforts to counter terrorism through its four pillars that address conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism.

A non-binding manual that provides a comprehensive analysis of how existing international law applies to cyber operations, including actions defined as cyberterrorism.

The treaty that established the International Criminal Court, which has jurisdiction over the most serious crimes of concern to the international community, including acts of terrorism as part of a crime against humanity.

The formal process by which an individual is transferred from one jurisdiction to another for the purposes of facing criminal prosecution or serving a sentence.

A treaty aiming to prevent and punish acts of terrorism against civil aviation, including the bombing of aircrafts and airports.

A 1999 UN treaty that requires Parties to criminalize the financing of terrorism, provides for perpetrators to be either extradited or prosecuted, and includes measures to improve international cooperation.

The use or threat of use of nuclear materials, weapons, or radioactive substances with the intent to cause harm and spread terror among the population or disrupt national security.

A principle of international law that forbids the rendering of a true victim of persecution to their persecutor, which includes not sending persons to countries where they risk being subjected to torture, including due to terrorism.

The use or threatened use of biological agents (e.g., bacteria, viruses, or toxins) against a population to instill fear, cause illness or death, and advance a terrorist group's objectives.

Specific measures taken by countries or international organizations against individuals, groups, or states to restrict or prevent activities related to terrorism, such as asset freezes, travel bans, and embargoes.

The extrajudicial transfer of individuals from one jurisdiction to another for the purpose of detention and interrogation that often involves torture or ill-treatment.

A treaty that criminalizes aircraft hijacking and obligates the contracting states to either prosecute or extradite the offender, facilitating international cooperation in combating this form of terrorism.

The use of unmanned combat aerial vehicles (drones) to carry out targeted killings of terrorist figures, which has been a point of contention in international law regarding sovereignty and proportionality.

Adopted in response to the 9/11 terror attacks, it obligates states to implement counterterrorism measures, including suppressing the financing of terrorism, and established the Counter-Terrorism Committee.

The provision of funds or providing financial support to individual terrorists or non-state actors, typically with the intention of enabling future acts of terrorism.

An act intended to cause death or serious bodily injury to civilians or non-combatants, with the purpose of intimidating a population or compelling a government or international organization to do or abstain from doing any act.

The UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime aims to prevent and combat transnational organized crime more effectively, including aspects of terrorism that are organized and operate across national borders.

Under international law, the right for an individual to seek shelter and protection in another country if they are facing persecution, including the risk of terrorist acts in their home country.

Terrorist acts committed by individuals acting alone or without direct orders from any group or organization, making them difficult to detect and prevent.

A framework adopted by the EU to combat terrorism that focuses on four main pillars: Prevent, Protect, Pursue, and Respond, within the rule of law and respect for human rights.

The transfer of individuals suspected of terrorism from one country to another for detention and interrogation, often without formal legal processes such as extradition.

The politically motivated use of computers and information technology to cause severe disruption or widespread fear in society, which may include disabling critical infrastructure or stealing sensitive data.

The illegal seizure or detention of individuals combined with threats to kill, injure, or continue to detain unless certain demands are met, often used by terrorists to leverage political concessions.

A treaty that requires countries to criminalize the illegal possession, use, or threat of use of explosive materials targeting public places with the intent to kill or cause significant destruction.