Reports

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Report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on Terrorism and human rights.

The report addresses the relationship between equality, non-discrimination, and counter-terrorism, focusing on the extent to which State responses to terrorism adhere to the rights to equality and non-discrimination in accordance with international human rights law. In this regard, the High Commissioner examines the proscription and listing of terrorist entities and individuals, watch-listing, surveillance and content moderation, law enforcement and criminal justice, and the deprivation of nationality. Because of the prominent risks of discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion and political opinion, the High Commissioner recommends a series of legislative, structural and policy measures to prevent discrimination while countering terrorism.

2021

General Assembly

Report of the Secretary-General on terrorism and human rights.

The report emphasises that countering terrorism and respecting and promoting human rights should be viewed as complementary, rather than separate, objectives, and that law enforcement and military responses must be complemented by preventive measures that tackle the conditions conducive to terrorism. The report also emphasises the importance of meaningful engagement with a range of diverse actors to ensure the effective implementation of policies to counter terrorism and prevent violent extremism. The report notes the persistence of concerns relating to national counter-terrorism legislation, due process and fair trial, and the impact of counter-terrorism measures on civic space. It notes that limited progress has been made in prosecuting sexual and gender-based crimes, and considers issues related to procedural fairness and humanitarian concerns associated with sanctions listing and delisting, the situation of third-country nationals with suspected ties to designated terrorist groups, and new and emerging forms of violent extremism conducive to terrorism.

A/76/273

2021

General Assembly

Activities of the United Nations system in implementing the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy

The present report is update to the previous report on the activities of the United Nations system in implementing the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy (A/74/677). The update provides a supplementary account of the progress made in 2020 in implementing the Strategy.

A/75/729

2020

Human Rights Council

Report of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on terrorism and human rights, focused on criminal accountability for terrorism related offences

This report focuses on measures taken by States to ensure criminal accountability for human rights abuses committed by terrorist groups and human rights violations committed in the context of countering terrorism. It also sets out the main requirements under international human rights law to ensure the rights of victims to an effective remedy and reparation. The final section offers some guidance to States on how to strengthen efforts towards ensuring accountability and upholding the rights of victims in accordance with international human rights law.

A/HRC/45/27

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2020

General Assembly

Report on the Activities of the United Nations system in implementing the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy

Terrorism has become one of the most serious challenges to international peace and security, to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and to realizing universal human rights. It threatens hard-earned gains in many Member States and locks others in a cycle of destabilization. A united international community best allows for the provision of support to affected countries and fostering institutional and social resilience to terrorism. This report complements the report of the Secretary-General (A/73/866).

A/74/677

2020

General Assembly

Report on Progress made by the United Nations system in supporting Member States in assisting victims of terrorism

A report on the progress made regarding victims of terrorism, with a focus on detailed options, including for a voluntarily funded comprehensive programme to support Member States in assisting victims of terrorism through national systems. In section II, the progress of existing United Nations activities related to victims of terrorism is charted and evaluated.

A/74/790

2019

Human Rights Council

Report of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, focused on children, considering child victims and witnesses of terrorist acts, children at perceived risk of recruitment and children associated or suspected of association with terrorist groups

This report is focused on children, considering child victims and witnesses of terrorist acts, children at perceived risk of recruitment and children associated or suspected of association with terrorist groups. The precise legal obligations of States may vary according to the circumstances of the child, but children in all such situations must be considered and treated as victims of terrorism.

A/HRC/40/28

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2019

General Assembly

Protecting human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism

This report covers the relevant developments that took place between 1 July 2017 and 30 June 2019, with reference in particular to recommendations made by international human rights mechanisms. Efforts undertaken to respect the rights of victims are described the interplay between protections of human rights and countering terrorism is detailed, ongoing concerns are highlighted in relation to the undermining of human rights in the context of countering terrorism and a number of recommendations are made on specific measures to be taken by Member States.

A/74/270

2017

Human Rights Council

Report of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on the negative effects of terrorism on the enjoyment of all human rights and freedoms

This report focuses on the negative effects of terrorism on the enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms, particularly the right to life, liberty and security of person, while paying particular attention to best practices and major challenges.

A/HRC/34/30

2017

General Assembly

Protecting human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism

A/72/316

2017

General Assembly

Capability of the United Nations system to assist Member States in implementing the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy

A/71/858

2016

Human Rights Council

Outcome of the panel discussion on the human rights dimensions of preventing and countering violent extremism

A/HRC/33/28

2016

Human Rights Council

Report on best practices and lessons learned on how protecting and promoting human rights contribute to preventing and countering violent extremism

A/HRC/33/29

2015

Human Rights Council

Report of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, focused on counterterrorism legislation and the issue of foreign fighters

A/HRC/28/28

2015

General Assembly

Plan of Action to Prevent Violent Extremism

A/70/674

2015

General Assembly

Report on Protecting human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism

A/70/271

2013

Human Rights Council

Report of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, focused on victims of terrorism as well as due process and the right to fair trial in the context of counter-terrorism

A/HRC/22/26

2013

General Assembly

Report on Protecting human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism

A/68/298

2012

Human Rights Council

Report of the High Commissioner for Human Rights - Summary of the panel discussions on the issue of the human rights of victims of terrorism

A/HRC/19/38

2011

Human Rights Council

Summary of the Human Rights Council panel discussion on the issue of human rights of victims of terrorism

A/HRC/19/38

2011

Human Rights Council

Report of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, focused on due process guarantees in relation to the Security Council individual sanctions regime, and other practices which impede the right to a fair trial in the context of counter-terrorism

A/HRC/16/50

2010

General Assembly

Report on Protecting human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism

A/65/224

2010

Human Rights Council

Report of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, focused on accountability and reparations remedies

A/HRC/13/36

2009

General Assembly

Report on Protecting human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism

A/64/186

2008

General Assembly

The protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism (derogations)

A/63/337

2008

Human Rights Council

Report of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism

A/HRC/8/13

2007

General Assembly

Protecting human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism

A/62/298

2006

General Assembly

Diplomatic assurances and transfers of individuals suspected of terrorist activity

A/61/353