At a ministerial meeting held on the margins of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, called for the creation of a dedicated institutional mechanism to support victims of terrorism. The meeting took place during the high-level segment of the General Assembly, which opened on September 22, 2026.
Bourita emphasized that such a mechanism would provide consistent, long-term assistance to victims and their families, addressing gaps in current international efforts. He noted that while counter-terrorism measures have advanced, the needs of victims often remain overlooked.
The proposal aligns with Morocco's broader advocacy for a comprehensive approach to counter-terrorism that includes prevention, prosecution, and victim support. Morocco has previously co-chaired the Group of Friends of Victims of Terrorism at the UN and hosted related conferences.
No specific timeline or framework for the proposed mechanism was announced. The call comes as the UN continues to discuss ways to enhance global cooperation on counter-terrorism and victim assistance.
