Preventing terrorists and violent extremists from exploiting digital platforms
Preventing terrorists and violent extremists from exploiting digital platforms
The Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism brings together the technology industry, government, civil society, and academia to foster collaboration and information-sharing to counter terrorist and violent extremist activity online.
GIFCT’s strategic planning and programming centers on three pillars:
Prevent
PreventDelivering critical information and the capacity to prevent and disrupt terrorist and violent extremist activity online |
Respond
RespondCoordinating and continually strengthening the tech ecosystem’s response to the online impacts of terrorist or violent extremist incidents |
Adapt
AdaptConvening industry, experts, and civil society to understand emerging trends relating to technology, terrorism, and violent extremism |
Research and Resources from our Core Partners

Global Network on Extremism & Technology
Recent insights, reports, and digests from our academic research arm
- Mar 12 2025
The Rise of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham in Syria: From Wartime Propaganda to Diplomatic Rhetoric
Introduction Less than two weeks were enough for the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS)-led ‘Operations Room’...Read more - Mar 10 2025
The EU’s AI Act: Implications on Justice and Counter-Terrorism
Introduction The European Union’s AI Act, adopted in June 2024, represents the first multinational framework...Read more - Mar 07 2025
Mapping the Enemy, Mobilising the Future: Surveillance and Recruitment Strategies of Lakurawa Terror Group in Nigeria
Introduction In November 2024, Nigerian authorities officially declared the Lakurawa group a terrorist organisation and...Read more - Mar 05 2025
Hate, Harms and Hashing: An Overview of OFCOM Guidance for P/CVE
Introduction On the 16th of December 2024, the government-backed UK media regulation body, OFCOM, published...Read more
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#GIFCT joined the #FRISCO Final Conference recently, with @ErinSaltman speaking on cross-sector approaches to counterterrorism. Thanks to Pierre ...Sivignon & FRISCO project leads for an impactful event! #CounterTerrorism #CVE #TechforGood
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#GIFCT is looking for a Memberships & Programs Coordinator!
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#GIFCT was proud to join the Tunisia Hedayah Workshop on building youth resilience & preventing online radicalization. Nagham introduced ...GIFCT’s work, member policies, and AI tools for content moderation. Thanks to @Hedayah_CVE, @cnlct & UK FCDO for the support! #CVE