OSCE-wide Counter-Terrorism Conference 2018
When
10 May 2018 (All day) - 11 May 2018 (All day)
Where
Rome
Organized by
the Italian Chairmanship with support of the OSCE Transnational Threats Department
The Reverse Flow of Foreign Terrorist Fighters (FTFs): Challenges for the OSCE Area and Beyond
The two-day conference will discuss and exchange good practices on addressing current challenges and issues and developing effective policy to prevent VERLT and counter terrorism in full compliance with human rights, with a special focus on addressing new threats posed by returning/relocating FTFs and their affiliates. This conference aims to foster regional and international co-operation on these matters.
The following topics will be discussed during the conference:
- Trends and dynamics of returning or relocating FTFs: exchange of views on national experiences and international co-operation;
- Managing the return/relocation of FTFs: strengthening border security and information sharing;
- Addressing the potential threat of returning and relocating FTFs and their affiliates: rehabilitation and reintegration programs within and outside the ccriminal justice system;
- Addressing accompanying family members of FTFs: legal gaps, juvenile justice, engaging with civil society.