The attraction got here in his message to mark the first-ever Worldwide Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and when Conducive to Terrorism, established in December by the UN Normal Meeting.

Mr. Guterres described terrorism as an affront to humanity because it undermines the values that bind us collectively.

Terrorism additionally threatens collective efforts to advertise peace and safety, shield human rights, present humanitarian support, and advance sustainable improvement.

Fertile floor for hate

“We should be extra vigilant than ever,” he mentioned, noting that “terrorist and violent extremist teams are discovering fertile floor on the web to spew their vicious venom.”

He mentioned neo-Nazi, white supremacist actions have gotten extra harmful by the day and now signify the highest inside safety risk in a number of international locations, in addition to the quickest rising.

Prevention and inclusion

Nations should act to confront the problem by way of prevention, and by addressing the underlying situations that drive terrorism within the first place.  

He highlighted the significance of inclusion and guaranteeing that counter-terrorism methods mirror a big selection of voices — particularly minorities, ladies, and younger folks.  

Human rights should be on the core of all counter-terrorism insurance policies, he added.

“Right this moment and on daily basis, allow us to work collectively to construct extra peaceable, inclusive, and secure societies through which terror and violent extremism don’t have any house,” mentioned the Secretary-Normal.