RESOURCES

Our Knowledge Products

GCERF is uniquely positioned to translate community-level learning into knowledge that shapes the global response to violent extremism and terrorism. Our knowledge products draw evidence directly from programmes implemented by civil society organisations in the most remote and fragile contexts, offering insights grounded in reality.

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Toolkit June 2026
The Nairobi Toolkit on Adressing the Nexus between Climate Change and Violent Extremism Conducive to Terrorism
GCERF GCTF

Explores how climate change can intensify conditions exploited by VE groups, while providing guidance on prevention.

Climate Change Violent Extremism Climate-Security Nexus
Report May 2026
The Shadow of Galamsey: A Security Perspective on Illegal Mining in Ghana
GCERF

Examines illegal artisanal and small-scale gold mining, or galamsey, as an emerging security risk in Ghana.

Illegal gold mining Illicit economies National security
Guide May 2026
Building Trust in Rehabilitation and Reintegration through Public Communications
GCERF University of Leeds

Recommendations on how Communications can help build trust and transparency in R&R.

Strategic Communications Rehabilitation Reintegration Transparency
Article December 2025
The Cubs of the Caliphate: Why Repatriation and Rehabilitation are Critical to Europe’s Security
Observatory on Radicalization and Counterterrorism in Europe (ReaCT)

The article presents an overview of the situation in the camps, drawing on GCERF's work and experience.

Evidence-based Rehabilitation and reintegration Women and children
Guide November 2025
Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism: A Civil Society's Guide
GCERF

Brings together key concepts, analytical models, and practical approaches in P/CVE.

Evidence-based Risk factors of violent extremism Principles in P/CVE
Policy Guidance June 2025
Working with Returnees from Northeast Syria and Iraq
GCERF School of Public Affairs, American University

Recommendations to practitioners and partner governments interested in pursuing reintegration processes.

Rehabilitation Reintegration Camps in Northeast Syria Good practices
Central Asia, MENA, Western Balkans
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Policy Guidance June 2024
Guidance Note on Supporting Community-Based Reintegration of Former Members of Armed Forces and Groups
Elman Peace The Folke Bernadotte Academy (FBA) GCERF UNDP

This note will assist in designing, negotiating and managing support to reintegration processes.

Ex-combatants Reintegration Community ownership
Guide June 2024
Civil Society's Approach to Rehabilitation and Reintegration in the Western Balkans
Global Action Platforim (GAP) GCERF

This guide provides practitioners a holistic overview of the case management-based approach.

Ex-combatants Rehabilitation and reintegration Trauma-informed care
Factsheet 2024
GCERF's Monitoring and Evaluation Approach
GCERF

Learn more about GCERF's multi-layered monitoring and evaluation approach.

Monitoring and Evaluation Theory of Change