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Q&A: The use of the term "terrorist groups"
Guest Expert
15 February 2015
Q&A: The use of the term "terrorist groups"
Scott Paul
14 February 2015
The appropriate way to refer to these organizations depends upon your organization’s commitment to and interpretation of humanitarian principles, as well as your organization’s specific risk assessment in the country in question. Some organizations that subscribe to the principle of...
Q&A: Humanitarian engagement with ISIS-appointed leaders and the U.S. material support statute
Guest Expert
13 February 2015
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Q&A: Humanitarian NGOs and counter-terrorism laws in Kenya
Guest Expert
13 February 2015
This is a difficult question. This is an issue with global import. NGOs all over the world face the same philosophical dilemma – NGOs want to be neutral in a world where governments want NGOs to take sides. Some believe NGOs are above the political fray and philosophically cannot take sides....
Q&A: Where can I turn for legal advice on counter-terrorism laws and humanitarian action?
Guest Expert
13 February 2015
Without knowing which counter-terrorism laws your organization wants to analyze (Kenyan? U.S.? U.K.? etc.), it’s hard to point you in the right direction. If your organization does not have in-house legal counsel, speak with someone at the executive level about engaging outside legal counsel...