Overcoming Intolerance and Extremism

The proliferation of violent extremist groups presents a major threat to the enjoyment of human rights and security of individuals around the world

From Syria and Iraq, where women are being enslaved, to Nigeria and Pakistan, where extremist organizations have launched an assault on freedom of expression, non-state actors are increasingly responsible for human rights violations. This poses a major challenge to the international human rights infrastructure, which was built around holding governments accountable for human rights abuses. HRI produced a pioneering report through its high-level Commission on Countering Violent Extremism that offered strategies to undermine extremist ideologies and reduce their appeal to youth around the world. Building on this critical effort, HRI uses its convening power to build support for the Commission’s recommendations and conduct research on human rights-centered approaches to preventing and countering violent extremism. Moreover, HRI is leading the way in thinking about how to apply atrocity prevention and transitional justice tools to deal with a wide range of threats from state and non-state actors.
 

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A Panoramic Gender Lens to Fight Terrorism and Counter Violent Extremism

This International Women’s Day should mark the year in which gender is placed as a focus and lens to counter terrorism. Recognizing the various roles of women and girls will result in a more effective and comprehensive counterterrorism strategy.

Commentary by Lana Baydas , Lauren Mooney , and Paul Nguyen-Cong-Duc — March 8, 2018

Report Launch: Building Young People’s Resilience to Violent Extremism in MENA

This report analyzes the upstream drivers of violent extremism, explores successful efforts to prevent violent extremism, and examines how international organizations can build the capacity of individuals to be less vulnerable to terrorist recruitment.

Event by Shannon N. Green , Lord Purvis of Tweed , Sir Ciarán Devane , and Shamil Idriss — November 15, 2017

Religion and Foreign Policy: Exploring the Legacy of "Mixed Blessings"

This report analyzed how religion affects international affairs, including through the faith and religious beliefs of politicians and elites; the belief structures that underlie national and international views; and the impact of religious organizations.

Event by Shannon N. Green , Shaun Casey , Liora Danan , Rebecca Linder Blachly , and Eric Patterson — November 13, 2017

Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

Human Rights and Countering Violent Extremism - What's the connection?

Shannon Green, director and senior fellow of the Human Rights Initiative at CSIS discusses the growing threat of extreme ideology, the "lone wolf" phenomena, and the comprehensive strategies needed to reduce their appeal globally.

Podcast Episode by Beverly Kirk — February 15, 2017

CSIS Smart Women, Smart Power

Public Diplomacy and National Security in 2017

Throughout the world, citizens are increasingly flexing their muscles and shaping their governments’ decisionmaking on domestic and foreign affairs.

Report by Shannon N. Green , Katherine A. Brown , and Jian “Jay” Wang — January 17, 2017

Turning Point: A New Comprehensive Strategy for Countering Violent Extremism

Please join the CSIS Human Rights Initiative for the public launch of Turning Point, the groundbreaking report from the CSIS Commission on Countering Violent Extremism (CVE), which calls for a new comprehensive strategy to address the global scourge of violent extremism in the United States and abroad.

Event by Juan C. Zarate , Shannon N. Green , Tony Blair , Leon Panetta , Mohammed Magid , Farah Pandith , Mary Louise Kelly , and Mark J. Penn — November 15, 2016