Topic: 2025 – Reducing Recruitment Capabilities of Terrorist Groups
Country: Sierra Leone
Delegate Name: Chase Martin
Terrorism remains one of the most destabilizing forces affecting global peace and security. Violent extremist organizations exploit instability, weak institutions, and human rights violations to expand their influence and recruit vulnerable people. As online communication advances, terrorist organizations now also have leverage on social media and online platforms to spread propaganda and radicalize individuals far beyond their traditional echelons of reach. Sierra Leone, as a nation shaped by its experience with conflict and post-war reconstruction, knows the importance of preventing radicalization and building resilient and terrorist literate population. The delegation supports the United Nations Global Program on Preventing and Countering Terrorism (2022–2027) and emphasizes the need for holistic strategies grounded in human rights and sustainable development.
In conclusion, Sierra Leone firmly believes that addressing inequalities and strengthening governance are paramount to preventing terrorist recruitment. Communities facing poverty, lack of employment, and limited access to essential services are more susceptible to extremist messaging. As a result, Sierra Leone advocates increased investment in youth employment programs, vocational training, and local development initiatives.
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Safety and security – sierra Leone Travel Advice. GOV.UK. (n.d.). https://www.gov.uk/foreign travel-advice/sierra-leone/safety-and-security
Global Programme on preventing and Countering Terrorism 2022 – 2027. (n.d.). https://www.unodc.org/res/terrorism/aboutus/UNODC_TPB_New_Global_Programme_ab ridged_online.pdf
Treaty on the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons. Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) | United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs. (n.d.). https://disarmament.unoda.org/en/our-work/weapons-mass-destruction/nuclear weapons/treaty-non-proliferation-nuclear-weapons
Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons | United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs. (n.d.).
https://disarmament.unoda.org/en/our-work/weapons-mass-destruction/nuclear weapons/treaty-prohibition-nuclear-weapons
