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’s Letter to U.S. Treasury Urged Renewal of Syria GL 23
On Aug. 4 2023, the Charity & Security Network (C&SN) sent a letter to the honorable Brian Nelson, under secretary for terrorism and financial intelligence at the U.S. Department of Treasury, urging the Office of
U.S. Treasury Discontinues Syria GL 23, Points to Existing Sanctions Safeguards
Washington D.C., Aug. 8, 2023 - The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) will not renew General License 23 (GL 23), which authorized earthquake relief efforts in Syria for the last
Syria GL 23 Deadline Looming: Earthquake Relief Efforts Lie in the Balance
Washington D.C., Aug. 3 2023 - General License 23 (GL 23), which permits earthquake disaster relief efforts in Syria that would otherwise not be authorized under the Syrian Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 542 (SySR),
C&SN Attends Regional Meeting on Exploring Positive Measures for a Sustainable Solution in Syria
On Jul. 12-13, 2023, the Charity & Security Network (C&SN) attended a regional meeting and working dialogue in Rome hosted by the Carter Center, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and the
Charity & Security Network Opposes Taliban Sanctions NDAA Amendment
On Jul. 13 2023, United States (U.S.) Representatives Scott Perry (R-PA) and Eli Crane (R-AZ) introduced the "Prohibition on Funding for and Removal of Sanctions Against the Taliban" amendment (No. 56) to the National Defense
OFAC Issues New General Licenses for Sudan
On Jun. 1, 2023, the United States (U.S.) Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued four general licenses (GLs) authorizing certain activities and transactions in Sudan, including General License 2, which