Expert Consultation: Protecting Human Rights in Counter-Terrorism

The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) is organizing an expert consultation on how to address current and emerging human rights challenges in counter-terrorism and the need for independent oversight.

Objectives

• Review key human rights challenges in counter-terrorism law, policy and practice across the OSCE region

• Examine gaps, challenges and good practices in external oversight of the security sector

• Assess the role of civil society in promoting accountability and transparency

The consultation will be interactive, held under Chatham House rules, and conducted in English. Its findings will inform ODIHR’s future work and help identify areas where further policy or practical guidance is needed.

Participants
Around 10 experts from civil society, academia, think tanks, international organizations and other relevant sectors will take part. Gender balance will be a priority. Participation also gives access to the 2025 Warsaw Human Dimension Conference and its side events.

Registration
Participation is by invitation only.

Background
ODIHR is mandated under the Bucharest Plan of Action to support OSCE states in ensuring that counter-terrorism efforts comply with international human rights standards and OSCE commitments.

For questions, contact:
Maximilian Scheid, ODIHR Associate Human Rights Officer on Anti-Terrorism Issues, at maximilian.scheid@odihr.pl