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collection by any means, directly or indirectly, of funds by their nationals or in their
territories with the intention that the funds be used, or with the knowledge that they are to
be used, to carry out terrorist acts;
7.
Encourages States to refrain from supporting terrorist groups in establishing
propaganda platforms, such as electronic or satellite platforms or any other media, on their
territory for disseminating hatred or instigation;
8.
Urges States to take appropriate measures to duly investigate the incitement,
preparation or commission of acts of terrorism, and to bring to justice those engaged in
such acts in accordance with national criminal laws and procedures and international
human rights law, as applicable;
9.
Also urges States to adopt rehabilitation and reintegration strategies for
returning foreign terrorist fighters, in line with the good practices set out in the Hague –
Marrakech Memorandum of the Global Counterterrorism Forum, and to adopt a
comprehensive approach that includes the development of national centres for counsel and
de-radicalization that can play an important role along with criminal justice responses, and
in this regard welcomes the role of the Mohamed bin Naif Counselling and Care Centre in
countering terrorist ideologies and activities;
10.
Expresses its concern at the increasing use, in a globalized society, by
terrorists and their supporters of information and communications technology, in particular
the Internet and other media, to advocate, commit, incite, recruit for, fund or plan terrorist
acts, urges States to take appropriate preventive measures in this regard while acting in full
compliance with their international law obligations, and emphasizes the importance of
cooperation among stakeholders in the implementation of the United Nations Global
Counter-Terrorism Strategy, including among States, international, regional and
subregional organizations, the private sector and civil society, to address this issue, while
respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms and complying with international law
and the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, and reiterates that
such technologies can be powerful tools in countering the spread of terrorism, including by
promoting tolerance, mutual respect and dialogue and understanding among peoples and
peace, and in this regard notes with appreciation the constructive role played by the Cyber
Observatory of Takfiri Fatwas in Egypt;
11.
Renews its commitment to strengthening international cooperation to prevent
and counter terrorism in accordance with the principles of international law, including the
Charter, international human rights law and international humanitarian law, including
through technical cooperation and capacity-building, and in that regard calls upon States
and relevant regional and subregional organizations, as appropriate, to continue to
implement the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and its four pillars;
12.
Calls upon all States to promote a culture of peace, justice and human
development, ethnic, national and religious tolerance, and respect for all religions, religious
values, beliefs and cultures by establishing and encouraging, as appropriate, education and
public awareness programmes involving all sectors of society;
13.
Expresses its solidarity with the victims of terrorism and their families, and
acknowledges the importance of protecting their rights and of providing them with proper
support and assistance, while taking into account, when appropriate, considerations
regarding remembrance, dignity, respect, justice and truth in such a way that promotes
accountability and ends impunity, in accordance with international law, and encourages the
enhancement of international cooperation and the exchange of expertise in that respect, in
accordance with international law;
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