Just as counterterrorism can negatively impact human rights, it often impedes the lifesaving work of humanitarian aid, development, and peacebuilding organizations. Populations in need often find themselves in proximity to proscribed groups, making program delivery exceedingly complicated if not outright prohibited.
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Defense for Children International–Palestine, et al. v. Joseph Biden et al.
On Mar. 7, 2024, the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR), together with co-counsel from Van Der Hout LLP, filed their opening brief to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on behalf of Defense for Children
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
Broad Coalition Launches CeasefireAction.com to Build Pressure on Congress Ahead of Israel’s Planned Attack on Rafah
Washington, D.C. - On Mar. 5, 2024, the Charity & Security network joined Demand Progress, Oxfam America, the Friends Committee on National Legislation, Win Without War, Common Defense, Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, and 22
C&SN Reiterates Demand for Israel-Hamas War Ceasefire
Washington, D.C. - On Dec. 18, 2023, the Charity & Security Network (C&SN) reiterated its demand for a ceasefire in Gaza and Israel, joining a global movement of activists as part of the #CeasefireNow campaign
UN General Assembly Overwhelmingly Votes for an Immediate Humanitarian Ceasefire in Gaza
New York City - On Dec. 13, 2023, the UN General Assembly during an “Emergency Special Session” on the crisis in Palestine-Israel, voted 153 to 10 in favor of a resolution calling for an “‘immediate
OFAC Issues Compliance Communiqué: Guidance for the Provision of Humanitarian Assistance to the Palestinian People
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.