Secretary-General's Message on the International Day for Prevention of Violent Extremism as & When Conducive to Terrorism
February 14, 2026
February 14, 2026
NEW YORK, Feb. 14 -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued the following statement:
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Today, we reaffirm our shared resolve to prevent violent extremism and shield communities from the scourge of terrorism.
Terrorist groups routinely exploit instability, runaway technologies, and socio-economic fragility to target and intimidate vulnerable groups. Young people, including children, are increasingly susceptible to radicalization throug . . .
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Today, we reaffirm our shared resolve to prevent violent extremism and shield communities from the scourge of terrorism.
Terrorist groups routinely exploit instability, runaway technologies, and socio-economic fragility to target and intimidate vulnerable groups. Young people, including children, are increasingly susceptible to radicalization throug . . .