REMVE Initiative

The growing number of cases of Racially or Ethnically Motivated Violent Extremism (REMVE)* around the world presents a dangerous and increasingly transnational threat. Criminal justice actors have a critical role to play in countering this threat. From identifying, investigating, disrupting and prosecuting REMVE cells, networks and lone actors, to incarcerating REMVE offenders and expanding pre-trial services, to providing prison rehabilitation programmes and post-release monitoring, the scope of criminal justice practitioners’ responsibilities in this area are broad and wide-ranging.

Over the past twenty years, criminal justice practitioners have gained significant experience in counter-terrorism, primarily in addressing the threat posed by ISIS, al Qa’ida and their affiliates and branches, along with individuals inspired by their rhetoric. While some of this experience and expertise is directly relevant to countering REMVE, there are also significant differences that require new knowledge, approaches, strategies and tools.

* REMVE is also referred to as Violent Right-Wing Extremism or RWT by the United Kingdom and other European governments.

With support from the

Government of the United States
Government of the United Kingdom
Government of Sweden
SPOTLIGHT

UNGA 76 Side Event: Countering REMVE

On 23 September, the IIJ, along with the Governments of Sweden and the United States, hosted an online side event in the margins of the 76th Session of the UN General Assembly.

The Side Event on Countering the Transnational Threat of REMVE brought together an expert panel of senior policy officials from the Governments of the United States of America and Sweden, and the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism. The panel discussed what is a concerning and growing threat at both the national and transnational levels, measures in response, and the importance of the new IIJ Criminal Justice Practitioner’s Guide for Addressing REMVE.

During the event, the U.S. Department of State announced the establishment of a new Counterterrorism Law Enforcement Forum (CTLEF) to serve as a venue for senior officials to engage in dialogue and coordination on issues of common concern related to international cooperation to counter REMVE threats.

Did you miss the event? Watch a replay. 
Download the Guide

Launch: REMVE Practitioner's Guide

In July 2021, we launched the much anticipated IIJ Criminal Justice Practitioner’s Guide for Addressing REMVE, with support from the Governments of the United States and the United Kingdom,

The Launch event brought together 115 practitioners, policymakers and civil society representatives from 30 different countries. The High Level Day featured presentations by senior officials from some of the countries involved in the Guide’s development. A Practitioner’s Day followed, focused on addressing REMVE threat in various jurisdictions.

Did you miss the Launch? Watch a replay (High Level Day)

In Action

Roundtable on Addressing Emerging Technologies in the Realm of REMVE / Extreme Right-Wing Terrorism (ERWT)

On 14-15 February, the IIJ was delighted to return to London for the latest expert roundtable in its initiative on Racially or Ethnically Motivated Violent Extremism (REMVE): a Roundtable on Addressing Emerging Technologies in the Realm...
Roundtable on Addressing Emerging Technologies in the Realm of REMVE / Extreme Right-Wing Terrorism (ERWT)

IIJ REMVE Initiative: Roundtable on Addressing Vulnerabilities to REMVE / Radicalisation

In October 2022, the IIJ convened a Criminal Justice Practitioner’s Roundtable on Addressing Vulnerabilities to Radicalization or Recruitment to Racially or Ethnically Motivated Violent Extremism (REMVE) / Extreme Right-Wing Terrorism (ERWT). This roundtable, delivered with support...

Using the Full Range of Criminal Justice Tools to Counter Racially or Ethnically Motivated Violent Extremism (REMVE): UNGA 77 Side Event

In September 2022, the IIJ, together with the Global Counterterrorism Forum (GCTF) “REMVE” Toolkit Initiative Leads, the United States and Norway, held a side event on Using the Full Range of Criminal Justice Tools to Counter...

IIJ REMVE Initiative: REMVE Trends Dialogue

In February 2022, the IIJ hosted a REMVE (Racially or Ethnically Motivated Violent Extremism) Trends Dialogue, the first in-person programme in Malta since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, with 19 practitioners and experts gathered in person at IIJ...

Practitioner Tools & Resources

IIJ Criminal Justice Practitioner’s Guide for Addressing Racially or Ethnically Motivated Violent Extremism (REMVE)

Remarks by John Godfrey, Acting CT Coordinator, U.S. Department of State

GCTF Exploratory Dialogues on REMVE