Because terrorism can negatively impact human rights, countries are obligated to protect the rights of their citizens through effective counterterrorism measures. At the same time, countries must ensure that these measures comply with international human rights law.
Unfortunately, the reality is that human rights are often sidelined when counterterrorism policies are crafted. Unintended consequences of these laws can restrict freedom of association, expression and peaceful assembly, among other basic rights. In repressive regimes, counterterrorism laws and policies are often used as an excuse for restrictive measures against civil society. Civil society must be diligent in pushing back against restrictive policies and ensure that adequate Humanitarian Safeguards are in place.
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C&SN’s Year in Review: 2023
Throughout 2023, eruptions of conflict and multiple natural disasters in regions already burdened by violence and inequity compounded the turmoil experienced by millions. Yet, because conflict zones and politically unstable regions are often subject to
U.S. Support to Israel Reinforces Gaza Aid Restrictions, Violates U.S. Law
Washington, D.C. - On Mar. 12, Charity & Security Network (C&SN), along with 25 humanitarian, human rights, and arms control organizations, signed a letter to President Biden, expressing that U.S. security assistance to Israel has
C&SN Submits Input to Special Rapporteur and Human Rights and Counter-Terrorism
Washington, D.C. - On Nov. 30, the Charity & Security Network (C&SN) submitted input to Ben Saul, the newly appointed United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental
India: Stop Abusing Counterterrorism Regulations
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Event Summary: From Policy to Practice: Implementation of the Global Study on the Impact of Counter-Terrorism on Civil Society & Civic Space
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGkW2NY0990 On Oct. 23, Charity & Security Network’s (C&SN) legal analyst, Katherine Tomaszewski, gave an intervention from the floor during the side event, From Policy to Practice: Implementation of the Global Study on
Event Summary: C&SN Attends RightsCon 2023
During the week of Jun. 5, 2023, the Charity & Security Network (C&SN) virtually attended sessions at RightsCon 2023, which took place in Costa Rica. Topics covered during the event included: counter-terrorism measures' impacts on