Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT)

Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) was pleased to have Erin Saltman, PhD, our Senior Director of Membership & Programs, speak this week at the Regional Workshop on the Role of Youth in Upholding the Rule of Law and Enhancing Strategic Communications in the Digital Space to Prevent Violent Extremism in South Asia. Organized by UNODC, UNAFEI, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, and the European Union, the workshop brought together regional stakeholders to strengthen youth engagement and digital strategies for preventing violent extremism. Erin contributed to three sessions, covering: ➡️ How digital spaces are shaping youth engagement and violent extremism, and how platforms and practitioners can respond. ➡️ Violent extremist organisations’ online tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)—including differentiating propaganda, misinformation, and disinformation, and practical approaches to countering them. ➡️ Audience segmentation and effective strategic communications in online prevention efforts. GIFCT is proud to support collaborative, multi-stakeholder efforts that advance safer digital environments and evidence-based approaches to countering violent extremism. We are grateful for the opportunity to engage with these meaningful discussions and look forward to continued collaboration. #GIFCT #UNODC #UNAFEI #MOFAJapan #EU #OnlineSafety

Global Network on Extremism & Technology (GNET)’s new Gender and Online Violent Extremism series, aligning with the UN’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, has launched with three important examinations of how misogynistic and extremist ideologies evolve and intersect online. ➡️ In her opening article, Erin S. explores how parts of the manosphere – including some incel communities – use fundamentalist sexual narratives to legitimise misogynistic ideologies and online abuse. Her work reinforces the need to treat extremist misogyny as a serious, distinct online harm. 🔗 Read: Sanctifying Violence: Sex, Power and Online Extremist Misogyny https://lnkd.in/emQUu_Dg ➡️ Building on this, Ryan Ratnam’s new piece examines the racial dimensions of misogynistic extremism, highlighting how intersectional dynamics shape identity, grievance, and mobilisation within the incelosphere. 🔗 Read: Intersectionality in the Incelosphere: Understanding the Racial Dimensions of Misogynistic Extremism https://lnkd.in/gjv-8r_Z ➡️ Finally, Christopher David and Martin Risius analyses fractures within white supremacist movements regarding the role of women, revealing how gender ideology influences internal debates, recruitment, and strategic narratives. 🔗 Read: Fractures on the Storm Front: Contesting the Role of Women in White Supremacy https://lnkd.in/e3gevbq9 Together, these articles underscore the complex, evolving nature of gendered extremism online - and the urgent need for nuanced, evidence-based responses. Stay tuned for more Insights as part of this series. #GIFCT #GNET #GenderBasedViolence #OnlineSafety #CounterViolentExtremism #TechForGood

When an offline terrorist or violent extremist attack has an online dimension, Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT)'s Incident Response Framework helps member companies respond quickly, effectively, and in a coordinated manner. From sudden surges in violent content to the online aftermath of attacks, the IRF helps members align response protocols, share critical intelligence, and act efficiently across platforms. Earlier this year, GIFCT launched an updated version of the IRF, which creates a more streamlined process designed to respond to the current threat landscape and the needs of our member companies. ➡️ Learn more about our IRF: https://lnkd.in/g9bJxmM7 #GIFCT #IRF #CounterViolentExtremism #OnlineSafety #TechForGood

Keeping violent extremist content off platforms requires fast, coordinated action. The Hash-Sharing Database (HSDB) is Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT)’s cross-platform tool that allows members to share perceptual hashes - digital fingerprints - of known terrorist and violent extremist content. By sharing these hashes, platforms can prevent harmful content from spreading, reducing risk and improving safety online. The HSDB is more than a database - it’s a collaborative tool enabling the industry to respond quickly, efficiently, and collectively to evolving online threats. ➡️ Learn more about our HSDB: https://gifct.org/hsdb/ #GIFCT #HSDB #CounterViolentExtremism #OnlineSafety #TechForGood

The Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) brings tech platforms, governments, and civil society together to prevent terrorists and violent extremists from exploiting digital spaces. Our mission is to prevent, respond, and adapt to online threats through collaboration, innovation, and shared knowledge. GIFCT equips the tech ecosystem with four key tools to keep online spaces safer: ➡️ Hash-Sharing Database (HSDB) ➡️ Incident Response Framework (IRF) ➡️ Knowledge Sharing & Collaboration ➡️ Research & Insights Together, these tools allow platforms to stay ahead of emerging threats, reduce the spread of harmful content, and build safer digital environments for everyone. Learn more about GIFCT: https://gifct.org #GIFCT #CounterViolentExtremism #CVE #OnlineSafety #TechForGood

Joining Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) gives platforms the tools, networks, and support to prevent terrorists and violent extremists from exploiting online spaces. Membership offers: ➡️ Cross-platform tech solutions to detect and prevent the further spread of terrorist and violent extremist content and activities online ➡️ Incident-response resources and protocols to strengthen collective responses to the online dimensions of a terrorist or violent extremist attack ➡️ Action-oriented research, bespoke tools, and resources to identify and adapt to the latest trends and emerging developments in online terrorism and violent extremism ➡️ Knowledge-sharing opportunities to work with a global community to scale approaches to online risk mitigation, including events, workshops, and communities of practice Through the Membership Advisory Program (MAP), platforms get tailored support to refine policies, strengthen human-rights commitments, and enhance transparency reporting. Membership connects you to 35+ tech platforms collaborating to make digital spaces safer and more resilient. 🔗 Learn more and apply today: https://lnkd.in/gn_ePS2 #GIFCT #CounterViolentExtremism #CVE #OnlineSafety #TechForGood

The Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) recently convened its Annual Member Forum, hosted with our 2025 Operating Board Chair, YouTube. Key highlights from the forum include: ➡️ Insights from GIFCT’s Executive Director, the Operating Board Chair, and Chair of the IAC stressed our collective impact, identified future priorities, and examined the evolving threat landscape and the challenges it poses. ➡️ Tech-stack specific feedback sessions, fostering tailored discussions on member needs and how GIFCT can provide support, and interactive tabletop exercises offering hands-on training in GIFCT's updated Incident Response Framework. ➡️ A preview of Compass, our new members-only portal tool for bespoke knowledge products, intel bulletins, and resources to support members’ trust and safety efforts. The event concluded with closing remarks from GIFCT’s Executive Director, Naureen Chowdhury Fink, outlining our exciting plans for 2026, followed by a reception celebrating a year of collaboration. We are incredibly grateful to YouTube for hosting this year's event and to all our members for their valuable contributions. We look forward to continuing our work together to improve online safety for all. 🔗 Read our latest blog for insights from the event and learn how GIFCT and its members are working together to counter the latest threats and trends online. https://lnkd.in/etAybV3N #GIFCT #CounterTerrorism #GlobalCollaboration #DigitalSafety #GIFCTMemberForum

The Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT)'s Independent Advisory Committee is inviting applications for membership. The IAC serves as a strategic adviser to the GIFCT Operating Board by providing ongoing advisory and producing an annual report that identifies organizational priorities and evaluates previous GIFCT performance. The IAC brings together governments, international organizations, and civil society members representing a range of sectors including advocacy groups, human rights specialists, foundations, researchers, and technical experts. ➡️ Learn more about this voluntary role: https://lnkd.in/eagvssQM #DigitalSafety #GIFCT #Collaboration #TechForGood #CounterTerrorism

The Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) is an NGO designed to prevent terrorists and violent extremists from exploiting digital platforms. Founded in 2017, GIFCT was established to foster technical collaboration among member companies, advance research, and share knowledge. Since then, membership has grown to include over 35 diverse platforms committed to cross-industry efforts to counter the spread of terrorist and violent extremist content online. What GIFCT does: ➡️ Operates the hash‑sharing database to help members stop the spread of known terrorist and violent extremist content. ➡️ Supports incident response when violent events have an online component. ➡️ Convenes industry, experts, and civil society to understand emerging trends relating to technology, terrorism, and violent extremism. GIFCT brings the tech community together to build safer, more resilient digital spaces. Learn more about the important work we do: https://gifct.org #GIFCT #CounterViolentExtremism #CVE #OnlineSafety #TechForGood