In addition to the prohibition on material support to proscribed groups, sanctions programs imposed by the United Nations, the U.S. and the EU, among others, inhibits the delivery of lifesaving aid to many countries. These programs may prohibit the flow of goods without adequate protections for humanitarian action, or place restrictions on financial services that delay or prevent program funds from reaching programs. Examples of countries sanctioned by the U.S. include Cuba, Syria and North Korea, all of which experience humanitarian need.
Please also see our pages on Counter-terrorist Financing and Humanitarian Safeguards.
Featured Resources
C&SN Speaks at a High-Level Civil Society Event at the United Nations
On Mar. 9, 2023, the Global Center on Cooperative Security hosted the event, “Civil Society Reflections on the 2023 Report of the Secretary-General on Activities of the United Nations System in Implementing the United Nations
C&SN Submits Input for UN Study: Counterterrorism Impacts on Civil Society
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.
Webinar Report – “A Layered Disaster: Supporting Long Term Recovery in Turkey and Syria”
On Feb. 17, 2023, C&SN attended the Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s webinar, “A Layered Disaster: Supporting long-term recovery in Turkey and Syria.” In light of the Turkey-Syria earthquake, the webinar discussed the impact on the
OFAC Issues General License 23 for Earthquake Relief in Syria
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
C&SN’s Year in Review: 2022
As we come to the end of 2022, at C&SN we want to take this opportunity to share some key accomplishments across our numerous issue areas as we seek to protect and advocate for the
Charity & Security Network Applauds US Plans to Significantly Expand Protections for Life-saving Aid
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