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International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and When Conducive to Terrorism 2025 Observed on February 12.

Important Days | Dated: 13 Feb 2025

The United Nations' (UN) International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism (PVE) as and When Conducive to Terrorism is observed annually on February 12 worldwide to raise awareness about the threats associated with violent extremism that can lead to terrorism and to enhance international cooperation in addressing these challenges.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - February 12, 2025, marks the observance of the 3rd International Day of PVE.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) On December 20, 2022, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted resolution A/RES/77/243, designating February 12 as the International Day of PVE.
  • (ii) The first-ever International Day of PVE was observed on February 12, 2023.
  • (iii) The UNGA invited the Office of Counter-Terrorism, in collaboration with other relevant entities of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact, to facilitate the observance of this day.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

When is the International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and When Conducive to Terrorism recently observed?

Correct Answer: February 12

🚀 Quick Recap:

About UN Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT)

  • Under-Secretary-General : Vladimir Ivanovich Voronkov
  • Headquarters : New York, United States of America