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SECRETARY-GENERAL’S MESSAGE FOR THE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE PREVENTION OF VIOLENT EXTREMISM AS AND WHEN CONDUCIVE TO TERRORISM

New York, 12 February 2023

Terrorism is an affront to humanity.

It targets people of all ages, cultures, religions, and nationalities.  

It undermines the values that bind us together.

And it threatens collective efforts to promote peace and security, protect human rights, provide humanitarian aid, and advance sustainable development.

We must be more vigilant than ever.

Terrorist and violent...