High-Level Convening on UN Counter-Terrorism and Human Rights

In the nearly two decades since 9/11, the international community has implemented counter-terrorism laws and policies intended to make the world safer. Unfortunately, these measures have at times violated human rights, hampered peace-building, and obstructed delivery of humanitarian and development assistance. Two decades on, and with the COVID-19 crisis now reshaping the world, it is critical that we take stock of how we can improve counter-terrorism measures while protecting rights, facilitating delivery of aid, and building peaceful societies. 

This High-Level Convening on UN Counter-Terrorism and Human Rights will bring together representatives of UN Member States, UN offices, and civil society to assess the impact of counterterrorism measures on human rights, peace-building, and humanitarian and development assistance. Participants will also examine the effectiveness and inclusivity of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and UN counter-terrorism bodies, reflect on the implications of UN counter-terrorism policies shaping COVID-19 responses, and identify priority areas for reforming the UN counter-terrorism architecture.

By assembling diverse stakeholders, this event aims to foster discussion on how together we can move toward a more inclusive, people-centered approach to security in a post COVID-19 world.

A full list of speakers for the event can be found here.