C&SN’sAndrea Hall, whose work focuses on addressing the financial hurdles nonprofits face, discusses the nexus of financial access and national security. Listen to the latest episode of C&SN’s podcast, Spotlight. (September 15)
Although nonprofits are integral in achieving the UN SDGs, US counterterrorism measures often impede nonprofits from contributing to peacebuilding efforts, thereby undermining the SDG framework. Read the C&SN Blog. (September 4)
During our upcoming webinar on September 29 at 1PM, legal experts will discuss ways nonprofit organizations can navigate sanctions requirements. Register and learn more at C&SN. (September 16)
Since 9/11, litigation involving counterterrorism laws has had a significant impact on how the law is applied to charities doing humanitarian, development, peacebuilding, and human rights work. Learn more about these court cases through our updated website. (September 4)
A new study from Brown University examines the refugee crisis and collateral damage caused by the “War on Terror” over the last 19 years. The research raises the question: who is responsible for repairing the damage? (September 8)
They are concerned that China is violating international human rights agreements with its new law. Caleb Chen reports at Privacy News Online. (September 10)
The law, which is being discussed in Swiss parliament, violates international human rights standards, and would set a dangerous precedent for the suppression of political dissent, UN experts argue. Read the full story at Swiss Info. (September 12)
Despite 19 years of the “War on Terror,” we are no safer than in 2001. Now, terrorism has metastasized to include an alarming number of evil actors within the United States. Farah Pandith and Jacob Ware write atCNN. (September 11)
Chad’s embrace of counterterrorism has drawn international support. However, the government’s restrictive security policies at home undermine human rights and threaten civil society. Eugène Le-Yotha Ngartebaye provides analysis at Just Security. (September 10)
The US Department of Justice alleges that a nonprofit with Norwegian funding is operating as “a foreign agent,” promoting Norway’s climate policies in the US. This represents a dramatic change in the way the foreign agent law is applied. Bjørn H Amland reports at Development Today. (August 4)
Global violence is on the rise due to spillover effects of the global pandemic. Now it is more important than ever to implement the landmark bill and build lasting peace. Elizabeth Hume and Richmond Blake write at Medium. (September 16)
Due to the ICC’s investigations of the US military in Afghanistan, Trump levied sanctions against ICC officials. Dr. Abbas Poorhashemi argues these sanctions undermine international law. Read more at Jurist. (September 15)
Beth Van Schaack analyzes the US sanctions on ICC officials, and discusses whether the intentions of the Trump administration are to change ICC’s behavior on issues of concern to the US, or an attempt to destroy the Court. Read more atJust Security. (September 4)
