Human rights in countering terrorism workshop

Baghdad, 16 December 2021 – Human rights in countering terrorism was the focus of a two-day policy dialogue co-hosted by the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism and the Human Rights Office of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq.

The event brought together senior Iraqi Government officials including the Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Justice and the Office of the National Security Advisor, as well as United Nations entities, NATO and the European Union Advisory Mission in Iraq.

During the event, the participants exchanged views on practices and challenges relating to the effective implementation of human rights standards in counter-terrorism operations, including during investigation and in detention. Officials reiterated their shared commitment to the protection of human rights and highlighted the legal framework and procedural safeguards in place. 

Participants also identified areas of potential reform and proposed various measures to strengthen understanding and compliance with international standards relating to counter-terrorism and the prevention and countering of violent extremism.

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