Rabat: A significant conference focusing on the plight of African victims of terrorism culminated in the adoption of the Rabat Declaration. The Declaration advocates for a comprehensive approach centered on the rights, dignity, and active participation of victims in formulating and executing counterterrorism strategies. It urges African nations to enhance their national mechanisms, align their legal frameworks with international standards, and ensure that victims have access to justice and remembrance.

According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, the Declaration emphasizes the necessity for developing multidimensional support systems, particularly in the realms of psychosocial support, economic aid, medical assistance, and legal protection. Special attention is directed toward women, children, vulnerable individuals, and communities most impacted by terrorism.

The Declaration also underscores the importance of collaboration between African states and United Nations entities. This cooperation is envisioned through the exchange of expertise, training, and the engagement of international partners. The text acknowledges the pivotal role victims and survivors play in countering radicalization and extremist ideologies, advocating for their active involvement in public policy.

The ministerial segment of the conference concluded with a unanimous call to build on the momentum generated in Rabat. Participants emphasized the need to bolster national capacities for victim support and integrate survivors into strategies aimed at preventing and countering violent extremism.