International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism

The International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism is a treaty aimed at preventing and punishing the financial support of terrorist activities. Adopted in 1999, it establishes that providing money or resources to terrorists is a serious crime, even if the act does not directly result in violence. Countries that ratify the convention commit to implementing laws to combat this funding and emphasizing international cooperation to prosecute offenders. The convention helps strengthen global efforts to combat terrorism by targeting the financial networks that support it.