Washington, D.C. - On Nov. 14, 2023, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued a Compliance Communiqué, Guidance for the Provision of Humanitarian Assistance to the Palestinian People. The Communiqué states that “[t]he U.S.
On Feb. 27, 2023, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued Supplemental Guidance for the Provision of Humanitarian Assistance (“2023 Fact Sheet”) to update OFAC’s Guidance Related to the Provision of Humanitarian Assistance by
On Feb. 28, 2023, the Charity & Security Network (C&SN) submitted input to the United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, Fionnuala D.
On Feb. 9, 2023 the Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued General License 23, to authorize transactions in support of aid and relief to Syria in the wake of the deadly
Washington, D.C., Dec 20, 2022 -- The Charity & Security Network (CSN) applauds today's announcement by the Department of Treasury that implements clear plans to expand protections for a range of activities that will provide
Washington, D.C., Dec 9, 2022 — The Charity & Security Network (CSN) applauds the vote taken today at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) that establishes broad protections for life-saving humanitarian aid and programs in
On April 19, 2022, Treasury issued Russia-related General License (GL) 27, authorizing “Certain Transactions in Support of Nongovernmental Organizations' Activities.” Alongside this, Treasury issued an accompanying Fact Sheet on “Preserving Agricultural Trade, Access to Communication,
On March 11, 2022, Treasury issued Ukraine General License 23, authorizing transactions, “including the processing and transfer of funds, payment of taxes, fees, and import duties, and purchase or receipt of permits, licenses, or public
This issue brief summarizes some of the recent sanctions imposed in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, raises concerns these sanctions pose for civil society organizations operating in Russia and Ukraine, and offers recommendations
On Feb. 25, Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued General License 20: Authorizing Transactions Involving Afghanistan or Governing Institutions in Afghanistan, as well as new FAQs and updated FAQs related to Afghanistan. The
