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ODIHR Submission for the Call for inputs on definitions of “terrorism”, “terrorist organisation” and “violent extremism”

While OSCE participating States have recognized the importance of protecting human rights in countering terrorism and preventing VERLT, overbroad and vague definitions of terrorism and “extremism” in a number of states’ legal frameworks raise serious human rights concerns, including with regard to their impact on democratic values and civic space.

This submission is a contribution to a call for inputs for a forthcoming thematic report on definitions of “terrorism”, “terrorist organisation” and “violent extremism” conducted by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the protection and promotion of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism. It provides an overview of related concerns on a select number of topics as raised in the call based on ODIHR’s legal opinions, publications and tools with a focus on human rights and counter-terrorism.

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Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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Countering terrorism, Human rights
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