12 May 2026 | the Palais des Nations in Geneva

  Organised by the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute, the full-day meeting will convene experts from international and regional organizations, civil society, researchers, and technology networks to examine critical gaps in knowledge and policy related to technology-facilitated sexual and gender-based violence linked to terrorism. It aims to deepen understanding of the forms and impacts of such violence, including the connections between online and offline harm and the role of online gender-based hate in fostering pathways to violent extremism. The meeting will also assess challenges within existing legal, policy, and operational frameworks, particularly in investigating and prosecuting these acts. Experts will identify priority areas for research, policy development, and technical assistance, while highlighting promising practices to support more effective and coordinated national and international responses.